Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Airbag System

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

Warning A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. ...

Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbags except where noted below: A frontal airbag for the driver. A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. A knee airbag for the driver. A knee airba ...

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Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise may be heard. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline with a higher ...

Engine Oil Change
When a %CHANGE message displays in the DIC, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed ...

Ball Joint Inspection
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom. Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion. Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relativ ...