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Automatic Door Locks
(if equipped)
For your safety, all doors will automatical-
ly lock when the shift lever is moved out
of Park with an automatic transmission, or
when the vehicle speed is greater than 5
mph (8 km/h) with a manual transmission.
This feature cannot be disabled; however,
you can personalize the unlock features
by using the Driver Information Center.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Theft-Deterrent System
Your Cobalt is equipped with the
PASS-Key® III theft-deterrent system,
which prevents vehicle theft if the igni-
tion lock cylinder is forced to rotate with-
out the correct key. If someone attempts
to start the vehicle without authorization
from the PASS-Key® III system, the
vehicle’s fuel system or starter will be
disabled.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
OnStar®(if equipped)
Your vehicle may feature the OnStar
Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel
OnStar Directions & Connections Plan,
with one year of OnStar service from the
date you purchased your new vehicle.
OnStar offers a variety of capabilities,
such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic
Airbag Notification, and Hands-Free
Calling. In addition, most vehicles can
get driving directions using Turn-by-Turn
Navigation. Press the OnStar button to
ask an OnStar Advisor about the service
plan you have or to upgrade your plan.
For more information, refer to
your OnStar Owner’s Guide, call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),
or visit onstar.com.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
Passenger Sensing System located in
the front passenger seat for the front
airbag. There is also a passenger airbag
status indicator located on the instru-
ment panel center stack.
See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.
Note: It is recommended that children
not be placed in the front passenger
seat, even with the Passenger Sensing
System. All children should be secured
in a rear seat, including an infant riding
in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding
in a forward-facing child seat or an older
child riding in a booster seat.
Child Restraints (LATCH)
Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH
anchors, and may have top tethers for
use with a LATCH-compatible child
restraint. If your child restraint is not
compatible with the LATCH system,
you may still use it by installing the child
restraint with the safety belt system.
Choose a child restraint that is
appropriate for the child’s age and size
(weight and height).
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
