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. ...
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Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When
the engine cranks, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine
gets warm.
The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. It assists in starting
the engine and protects components. If the ign ...
Replacement Wheels Description
Replace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist:
The wheel exhibits excessive runout.
The wheel is bent.
The wheel is cracked.
The wheel is severely rusted.
The wheel is severely corroded.
Note: Air leaks caused by porosity on aluminum wheels are repairable.
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Throttle/Idle Learn
Description
The engine control module (ECM) learns the airflow through the throttle body
to ensure the correct idle. The learned airflow values are stored within the
ECM. These values are learned to adjust for production variation and will continuously
learn during the life of the ...
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