User manual CHEVROLET COBALT 2008

[. . . ] 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. 4-18 Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include: Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: · · · · · Allow extra following distance. Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. Have good tires with proper tread depth. See Tires on page 5-49. · Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full?Windows clean -- inside and outside? · · · · Wiper Blades: In good shape?Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked?Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean?Are tires inflated to recommended pressure?up-to-date maps? · Weather and Maps: Safe to travel?Have 4-19 Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest. Other driving tips include: Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: · Keep the vehicle well ventilated. · Keep interior temperature cool. · Keep your eyes moving -- scan the road ahead and to the sides. · Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. · Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. · Going down steep or long hills, shift to a lower gear. · Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often. {CAUTION: If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. 4-20 Winter Driving {CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. [. . . ] 3-6 Other Warning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Safety and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Vehicle Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv U Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]