maintenance schedule CHEVROLET COBALT 2007 1.G User Guide

Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level
and change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties.
See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet
or your dealer for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Notice:Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, replacement parts, and
recommended uids and lubricants as
prescribed in this manual are necessary to
keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Any damage caused by failure to follow
scheduled maintenance might not be covered
by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep
your vehicle in good working condition, but also
helps the environment. All recommended
maintenance is important. Improper vehicle
maintenance can even affect the quality of the air
we breathe. Improper uid levels or the wrong
tire ination can increase the level of emissions
from your vehicle. To help protect our environment,
and to keep your vehicle in good condition, be
sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
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Using the Maintenance Schedule
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle in good working condition. But we do not
know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive
very short distances only a few times a week. Or
you may drive long distances all the time in very
hot, dusty weather. You may use your vehicle in
making deliveries. Or you may drive it to work, to do
errands, or in many other ways.
Because of all the different ways people use their
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need
more frequent checks and replacements. So please
read the following and note how you drive. If you
have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in
good condition, see your GM Goodwrench
®dealer.
This schedule is for vehicles that:
carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits. You will nd these limits
on the Tire and Loading Information label. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 259.
are driven on reasonable road surfaces within
legal driving limits.
use the recommended fuel. SeeGasoline
Octane on page 283.The services inScheduled Maintenance on
page 396should be performed when indicated.
SeeAdditional Required Services on page 398and
Maintenance Footnotes on page 400for further
information.
{CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle
can be dangerous. In trying to do some
jobs, you can be seriously injured. Do your
own maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools
and equipment for the job. If you have any
doubt, see your GM Goodwrench
®dealer to
have a qualied technician do the work.
Some maintenance services can be complex. So,
unless you are technically qualied and have
the necessary equipment, you should have your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer do these jobs.
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When you go to your GM Goodwrench®dealer for
your service needs, you will know that GM-trained
and supported service technicians will perform
the work using genuine GM parts.
If you want to purchase service information, see
Service Publications Ordering Information on
page 430.
Owner Checks and Services on page 402tells you
what should be checked, when to check it, and
what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in
good condition.
The proper replacement parts, uids, and
lubricants to use are listed inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 406andNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 408.
When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these
are used. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of
genuine GM parts.Scheduled Maintenance
When the CHANGE OIL SOON message in the
Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on, it means
that service is required for your vehicle. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 184. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next
600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are
driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life
system may not indicate that vehicle service is
necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil
and lter must be changed at least once a year and
at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer/
retailer has trained service technicians who will
perform this work using genuine parts and reset the
system.
If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System on
page 298for information on the Engine Oil Life
System and resetting the system.
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When the CHANGE OIL SOON message appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. Required services are described in the
following for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst
service be MaintenanceI, your second service be
MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay be
required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on within
10 months since the vehicle was purchased
or MaintenanceIIwas performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the CHANGE
OIL SOON message comes on 10 months or more
since the last service or if the message has not
come on at all for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 293. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 298.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 300.See footnote (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 349and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month on
page 403.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels. If you have the 2.0L
L4 supercharged engine, check intercooler uid level. Add uid as needed.••
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Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d)
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (l).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (g).•
Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated
miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
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Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the
service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. SeeMaintenance Requirements on
page 394. Any additional information fromOwner Checks and Services on page 402can be added on the
following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record
DateOdometer
ReadingServiced ByMaintenanceIor
MaintenanceIIServices Performed
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Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center
(United States only)
The Owner Center is a resource for your GM
ownership needs. Specic vehicle information can
be found in one place.
The Online Owner Center allows you to:
Get e-mail service reminders.
Access information about your specic
vehicle, including tips and videos and
an electronic version of this owner manual.
Keep track of your vehicle’s service history
and maintenance schedule.
Find GM dealers/retailers for service
nationwide.
Receive special promotions and privileges
only available to members.
Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for
updated information and to register your vehicle.
My GM Canada (Canada only)
My GM Canada is a password-protected section
of gmcanada.com where you can save information
on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and
use handy tools and forms with greater ease.
Here are a few of the valuable tools and services
you will have access to:
My Showroom: Find and save information on
vehicles and current offers in your area.
My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as
address and phone number for each of
your preferred GM Dealers or Retailers.
My Driveway: Receive service reminders and
helpful advice on owning and maintaining
your vehicle.
My Preferences: Manage your prole,
subscribe to E-News and use tools and forms
with greater ease.
To sign up to My GM Canada, visit the My GM
Canada section within www.gmcanada.com.
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors
cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions
to assist in the diagnosis and service of your
vehicle.
In Canada, the service bulletin reference number
can be obtained by contacting your General Motors
dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483). This reference number is
needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$6.00 US + Processing Fee
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner manual
includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$35.00 US + Processing Fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE:
$25.00 US + Processing Fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, specify year and
model name of the vehicle.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 398
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 402
At Least Once a Month............................ 403
At Least Once a Year.............................. 403
Introduction.............................................. 394
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 400
Maintenance Record................................ 410
Maintenance Requirements...................... 394
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 408
Owner Checks and Services.................... 402
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 406
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 396
Using....................................................... 395
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 394
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 174
Manual Lumbar Controls............................... 10
Manual Seats.................................................. 9Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 301
Operation................................................. 121
Manual Windows......................................... 104
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 184
Mirror Reading Lamps................................. 155
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 130
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...... 130
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 131
Outside Manual Mirror.............................. 130
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 131
Outside Remote Control Mirror................. 130
MP3 ............................................................ 212
MyGMLink.com............................................ 417
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Navigation System, Privacy......................... 434
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 111
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 408
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Safety Belt
Passenger Reminder Light....................... 167
Pretensioners............................................. 39
Reminder Light........................................ 166
Safety Belts
Care of.................................................... 376
Driver Position........................................... 24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............ 23
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................ 22
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides............... 36
Rear Seat Passengers............................... 33
Right Front Passenger Position.................. 32
Safety Belt Extender.................................. 39
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy............. 32
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.................... 18
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster.................... 31
Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 396
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster........................ 10
Easy Entry Seat........................................ 15
Head Restraints......................................... 14Seats (cont.)
Heated Seats............................................. 11
Manual........................................................ 9
Manual Lumbar.......................................... 10
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 12
Split Folding Rear Seat.............................. 16
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 61
Right Front Seat Position........................... 64
Security Light.............................................. 179
Service........................................................ 280
Accessories and Modications.................. 280
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 282
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 281
Doing Your Own Work............................. 281
Engine Soon Light................................... 174
Publications Ordering Information............. 430
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 82
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 380
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 124
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 126
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 31
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 146
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