When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Damage to vehicle components resulting from the installation or use of non-GM certified parts, including control module modifications, is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer/retailer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your GM dealer/retailer and ask for GM Accessories, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories.
Also, see Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Using an MP3
Format
Radios that have the capability of playing MP3's can
play.mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a CD-R
or CD-RW disc. Radios that have a USB port can
play.mp3 and .wma files that are stored on a USB
storage device as well as AAC files that are stored on
an iPod®.
Compressed Audio
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