Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held in that position while starting the vehicle, damage may occur to the hydraulic power steering system and there may be loss of power steering assist.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the
clutch pedal is not all the way down. ...
Other materials:
Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower trim pad cover. Refer to Instrument
Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement.
Disconnect the brake pedal position sensor electrical connector.
Remove the brake pedal position sensor bolt?€‰(1).
Remove t ...
Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LDE, LUW)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Disengage the heater inlet hose quick connect clip (1) at the heater
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Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (Steel Tank)
Removal Procedure
Remove the evaporative emission canister bracket fasteners (1).
Disconnect the purge solenoid valve electrical connector (1).
Disconnect the evaporative emission canister vent hose (2).
Disconnect the evaporative emission c ...
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