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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 338 (INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM DISPLAYS, GAUGES AND CONSOLE)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONINDICATOR/WARNING MESSAGE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONNOTES
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation: Notes

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Notes
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IPC Indicators

Symbol Description
GM676444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
GM676442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
GM797805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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BRAKE (Domestic)		 Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
GM676451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
GM676483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
GM676465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
GM676468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Engine Oil Pressure: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
GM676441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
GM676461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Front Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
GM676457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
km/h km/h: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
GM676454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Description for the 3.5L engine, Engine Control Module (ECM) Description for the 3.9L engine or to Engine Control Module (ECM) Description for the 5.3L engine
MPH MPH: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
GM676471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Security: Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation
GM676446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Traction Control : Refer to ABS Description and Operation
GM676455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
GM1246373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
 Tire Pressure Low: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CAUTION (VDC) INDICATOR VDC: Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Description
DIC Warning Messages

Symbol Description
AIRBAG FAILED Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL OFF Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL ON Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BRAKE FLUID LOW ADD BRAKE FLUID Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
BUCKLE SEATBELT Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES Refer to Electronic Compass Calibration 
CALIBRATION COMPLETE Refer to Electronic Compass Calibration 
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped) Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK RIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
CRUISE SET TO XXX Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
DRIVER DOOR OPEN Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
DRIVER 1 Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
DRIVER 2 Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE POWER REDUCED Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.9L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 5.3L engine
FUEL LEVEL LOW Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
HOOD OPEN Refer to BODY FRONT END
HOT SHOT SYSTEM ACTIVE Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
HOT SHOT SYSTEM FAULT Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
PARK ASSIST FAULT Refer to Park Assist Menu 
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
RAINSENSE WIPERS ACTIVE Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM Refer to AIR TEMPERATURE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SERVICE AIR BAG Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST Refer to Brake Assist System Description and Operation
SERVICE PARK ASSIST Refer to Park Assist Menu 
SERVICE POWER STEERING Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation (w/o Electro-Hydraulic Steering)
SERVICE STABILITYTRAK Refer to ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM Refer to Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL Refer to ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION Refer to Electronic Component Description for the 4T65-E transmission
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITYTRAK NOT READY Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITYTRAK OFF ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.9L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 5.3L engine
THEFT ATTEMPTED Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
TIGHTEN GAS CAP Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation 
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM RESET Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TRACTION CONTROL OFF Refer to ABS Description and Operation
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE Refer to Electronic Component Description for the 4T65-E transmission
TRUNK OPEN Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
TURN SIGNAL ON Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
WAIT TO START Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
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