Range Reference

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Range Reference
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Range Reference

Range Park/
Neutral
Reverse D 3 2 1
Gear N R 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd** 1st 2nd***
1-2 Shift Solenoid  ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
2-3 Shift Solenoid  OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF
2nd Clutch  - - - A A* A* - A A* - A A* - A
2nd Roller Clutch  - - - H O - - H O - H O - H
Int./4th 
Band 
- - - - - A - - - - A - - A
Reverse Clutch  - A - - - - - - - - - - - -
Coast Clutch  - - - - - - A A A A A A A A
Input Sprag  - - H H H O H H H H H H H H
Direct Clutch  - - - - A A - - A - - A - -
Forward Clutch  - - A A A A* A A A A A A A A
Lo/Rev Band  A A - - - - - - - - - - A -
Lo Roller Clutch  - - H O O O H O O H O O H O
  • A = Applied
  • H = Holding
  • O = Overrunning
  • ON = The solenoid is energized
  • OFF = The solenoid is de-energized
  • * = Applied with no load
  • ** = Manual SECOND-THIRD gear is only available above approximately 100 km/h (62 mph)
  • *** = Manual FIRST-SECOND gear is only available above approximately 60 km/h (37 mph)
  • Manual FIRST-THIRD gear is also possible at high vehicle speed as a safety feature
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