CHEVROLET COBALT 2008 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CHEVROLET, Model Year: 2008, Model line: COBALT, Model: CHEVROLET COBALT 2008 1.GPages: 402, PDF Size: 2.15 MB
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/
Traction Control System (TCS)
Indicator/Warning Light
This light is located in the
center of the instrument
panel cluster.
For vehicles that have the Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS),
this indicator/warning light should come on brie y when
the engine is started.
If the indicator/warning light does not come on then,
have it xed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a
problem. This light, along with the appropriate Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages, indicates when the
ESC system and the TCS are working or are disabled.If this light is on and not ashing, the TCS and
potentially the ESC system have been disabled.
Check your DIC messaging to determine which
feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether it is
because of the driver turning off the feature(s), or the
system may not be working properly and your vehicle
requires service. If the TCS is disabled, wheel spin
will not be limited. If the ESC system is disabled, the
system will not aid in maintaining vehicle directional
control. In either case, adjust your driving accordingly.
If the light is on and ashing, the TCS or the ESC
system is actively working. Check the DIC messaging
for details to determine which system is working.
If the LOW TRACTION message appears, the system
is limiting wheel spin. If the ESC ACTIVE message
appears, the system is aiding in maintaining vehicle
directional control.
SeeElectronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-10and
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6for more
information.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-43for
more information on the messages associated with
this light.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
The engine coolant
temperature warning light
will come on when the
engine has overheated.
If this happens you should pull over and turn off the
engine as soon as possible. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 5-23for more information.
Notice:Driving with the engine coolant temperature
warning light on could cause your vehicle to
overheat. SeeEngine Overheating on page 5-23.
Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be
covered by your warranty. Never drive with the
engine coolant temperature warning light on.
This light will also come on brie y when starting your
vehicle. If it does not, have your vehicle serviced.
Tire Pressure Light
Your vehicle has a tire
pressure light.
This light comes on brie y when the engine is started
and provides information about tire pressures and
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
When the Light is Solid
This indicates that one or more of your tires are
signi cantly underin ated.
A tire pressure message in the Driver Information
Center (DIC), may accompany the light. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-43for more
information. Stop and check your tires as soon as
it is safe to do so. If underin ated, in ate to the
proper pressure. SeeTires on page 5-49for more
information.
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