horn CHEVROLET COBALT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors may be locked and
unlocked, and the trunk can be opened from
about 3 feet (1 m) up to 197 feet (60 m) away with
the remote keyless entry transmitter. If your vehicle
has the remote vehicle start feature, you can also
start the vehicle’s engine with the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system./(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from
outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See “Remote Vehicle Start” later in this section
for more detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. The interior lamps will turn off after all of the
doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback
can be programmed to have the horn chirp
and/or the turn signals ash when the RKE
transmitter is used to lock the vehicle’s doors.
See “LOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 186for more
information.
Pressing the lock button may also arm the
content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 107.
Remote Keyless Entry
with Remote StartRemote Keyless Entry
without Remote Start
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K(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock
the driver’s door. If the button is pressed again
within ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will turn on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If
enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock
feedback can be programmed to have the horn
chirp and/or the turn signals ash when the RKE
transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle’s doors.
See “UNLOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” under
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 186for more
information.
If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark enough
outside, the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps,
parking lamps, and back-up lamps will turn on
each time the unlock button on the transmitter is
pressed. These exterior lamps will stay on for
20 seconds, or until a door is opened. See “EXT
(Exterior) LIGHTS” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 186for additional
information.
Pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter
will disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See
Content Theft-Deterrent on page 107.V(Remote Trunk Release):The trunk will
open when this button on the transmitter is pressed
and held for about one second. You can open the
trunk with the transmitter when the vehicle speed is
less than 2 mph (3 km/h), when the ignition is off, or
when the vehicle shift lever is in PARK (P), if your
vehicle has an automatic transaxle.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):This button
may be used to locate your vehicle. Press and
release this button to initiate vehicle locate. The
horn will sound three times and the headlamps
and turn signals will ash three times. Press and
hold the button for about three seconds to initiate
the panic alarm. The horn will sound and the
headlamps and turn signals will ash for
30 seconds. Press the button again to cancel
the panic alarm.
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Disarming the System
You can disarm the system by doing any one of
the following:
Press the remote keyless entry transmitter
unlock button.
Turn the ignition on.
If the system is armed and the trunk is opened
using the trunk release button on the transmitter,
the system will temporarily disarm itself and
re-arm when the trunk has been closed. This
allows you to exit the vehicle, lock the doors using
the transmitter, and open the trunk using the
transmitter without having to disarm and re-arm
the system.
Once the system is disarmed, the security light will
stop ashing.
How the System Alarm is Activated
If the system is armed, it can be activated
by either:
Opening the driver’s door or trunk. This will
cause a ten second pre-alarm chirp followed
by a thirty second full alarm of horn and lights.
Opening any other door. This will immediately
cause a full alarm of horn and lights for
thirty seconds.
When an alarm event has nished, the system will
re-arm itself automatically.
How to Turn Off the System Alarm
To turn off the system alarm, do one of the
following:
Press the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. The system will then
re-arm itself.
Press the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter. This will also disarm the
system.
Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on.
This will also disarm the system.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If you hear three chirps when you press the
unlock, lock, or trunk release buttons on the
remote keyless transmitter, it means that
the content theft security system alarm was
previously activated.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 142
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 144
Other Warning Devices............................. 144
Horn.......................................................... 144
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 145
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 146
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 146
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 146
Windshield Wipers..................................... 147
Windshield Washer.................................... 148
Cruise Control........................................... 149
Headlamps................................................ 152
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 153
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 153
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 153
Fog Lamps................................................ 154
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 154
Dome Lamp.............................................. 155
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 155
Mirror Reading Lamps............................... 155
Electric Power Management...................... 155
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 156
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 156
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 157Climate Controls......................................... 158
Climate Control System............................. 158
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 161
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 162
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 164
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 165
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 166
Tachometer............................................... 166
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 166
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 167
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 167
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 168
Charging System Light.............................. 170
Up-Shift Light............................................ 171
Brake System Warning Light..................... 171
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 172
Enhanced Traction System
Warning Light......................................... 173
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 174
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 174
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 178
Security Light............................................ 179
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 179
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 158.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 161.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 145.
D. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped) and
Driver Information Control Buttons. SeeCruise
Control on page 149andDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 181.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 165
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 222.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 144.
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See
Windshield Wipers on page 147andWindshield
Washer on page 148.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 192.J. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 154.
K. Trunk Release. SeeTrunk on page 102.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 154.
M. Horn. SeeHorn on page 144.
N. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s)
and Cigarette Lighter on page 157.
O. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeManual
Transaxle Operation on page 121and
Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 118.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 158.
Q. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator and Heated
Seats Button (If Equipped). SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 168and
Heated Seats on page 11.
R. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 136.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the
police and others that you have a problem.
The front and rear turn signal lamps will ash
on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.While the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals do not work.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center pad on the
steering wheel.
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Dome Lamp
Your vehicle may have a dome lamp.
9(Off):Move the lever to this position to turn
the lamp off, even when a door is opened.
1(Door):Move the lever to this position to turn
the lamp on whenever a door is opened.
+(On):Move the lever to this position to turn
the dome lamp on.
Entry/Exit Lighting
The lamps inside your vehicle will go on when you
open any door. These lamps will fade out after
about 20 seconds after all of the doors have been
closed or when the ignition is turned on. These
lamps will also go on when you press the trunk
release, unlock symbol button or the horn symbol
on the Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
Transmitter.
The lamps inside the vehicle will stay on for about
20 seconds after the key is removed from the
ignition to provide an illuminated exit.
Mirror Reading Lamps
Your vehicle may have reading lamps on the
rearview mirror. Push the button to turn the reading
lamps on and off.
Electric Power Management
This vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates
the battery’s temperature and state of charge
and then adjusts the voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC),
you may see the voltage move up or down.
This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert
will be displayed.
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REMOTE START
If your vehicle has remote start, this feature allows
remote start to be turned off or on. Remote start
allows you to start the engine from outside of
the vehicle using your Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. When REMOTE START
appears on the display, press and hold the reset
button for at least one second to scroll through the
available settings:
OFF:The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON (default):The remote start feature will
be enabled.
See “Remote Vehicle Start” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 92
for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
LOCK HORN
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to chirp
every time the lock button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed, can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK
HORN appears on the display, press and hold the
reset button for at least one second to scroll
through the available settings:
OFF (default):The horn will not chirp on the rst
press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
The horn will still chirp on the second press.
ON:The horn will chirp on the rst press of the
lock button on the RKE transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 92for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
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UNLOCK HORN
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
this feature, which allows the vehicle’s horn to
chirp on the rst press of the unlock button on
the RKE transmitter, can be enabled or disabled.
When UNLOCK HORN appears on the display,
press and hold the reset button for at least
one second to scroll through the available settings:
OFF (default):The horn will not chirp when the
unlock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
ON:The horn will chirp on the rst press of
the unlock button on the RKE transmitter.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 92for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
LIGHT FLASH
If your vehicle has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
this feature, which allows the vehicle’s exterior
hazard/turn signal lighting to ash every time
the lock, unlock, or trunk release buttons on the
RKE transmitter are pressed, can be enabled
or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH appears on the
display, press and hold the reset button for at
least one second to scroll through the available
settings:
OFF:The exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will
not ash when the lock, unlock, or trunk release
buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed.
ON (default):The exterior hazard/turn signal
lighting will ash when the lock, unlock, or trunk
release buttons on the RKE transmitter are
pressed.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 92for more information.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the information button to select it and move on to
the next feature.
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Fuses Usage
COOL FAN 1 Engine Cooling Fan Low Speed
BCM3 Body Control Module 3
BCM2 Body Control Module 2
FOG LAMP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn
RT HI BEAM Passenger’s Side High Beam
LT HI BEAM Driver’s Side High Beam
RT LO BEAM Passenger’s Side Low Beam
LT LO BEAM Driver’s Side Low Beam
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
EXH Exhaust Emissions
Blank Not Used
INJ Injectors
Blank Not Used
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
PCM/ECMPowertrain Control Module/
Engine Control ModuleFuses Usage
EPS Electric Power Steering
AIR PUMP AIR Pump
PRK LAMP Park Lamps
WPR Windshield Wiper
IP IGN Ignition
A/C CLTCH Air Conditioning Clutch
AIR SOL/
AFTERCOOLAIR Solenoid (L61, LE5),
Aftercooler (L4)
ABS2 Anti-lock Brake System 2
PRK/NEUT Park, Neutral
ECM/TRANS Engine Control Module, Transaxle
BCK UP Back-Up Lamps
TRUNK/
OUTLETTrunk, Accessory Power Outlet
Blank Not Used
Blank Not Used
S BAND/
ONSTARAudio, OnStar
®
ABS3 Anti-lock Brake System 3
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