Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual: Battery
Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed.
The battery is in the trunk. Access to the battery is not necessary to jump start the vehicle. See Jump Starting.
{ DANGER:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
WARNING:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. See Jump Starting
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
The brake master
cylinder and, on manual
transmission vehicles, the
clutch hydraulic system
use the same reservoir
filled with DOT 3 brake
fluid.
See Engine Compartment Overview ...
Jump Starting
If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to
use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start
the vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it
safely.
WARNING:
Batteries can ...
See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has the Engine Oil Life System, a computer
system that indicates when to change the engine oil
and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and
engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on
driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change
is i ...
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual
- In Brief
- Seats and Restraint System
- Features and Controls
- Instrument Panel
- Driving Your Vehicle
- Service and Appearance Care
- Maintenance Schedule
- Customer Assistance Information
Chevrolet Cobalt Service Manual
- Air Bags
- Air Conditioning & Heater
- Body & Frame
- Brakes
- Cooling System
- Driveline
- Electrical
- Electronic Stability Controls
- Engine Service
