Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
- When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
- Combine several trips into a single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and
displays the %CHANGE message on the
DIC when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Remember, the oil ...
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside
Assistance program.
See Roadside ...
Other materials:
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean
exterior lamps, lenses and emblems. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle"
previously in this section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic, and some have a UV protective coating.
Use only lukewarm wat ...
Body Control System Description and Operation
The body control system consists of the body control module (BCM), communications,
and various input and outputs. Some inputs, outputs and messages require other modules
to interact with the BCM. The BCM also has discrete input and output terminals to
control the vehicle's body functions. ...
Intake Manifold Assemble (1.8L LUW and LWE)
Install the 4 NEW multiport fuel injector seals (4).
Install the multiport fuel injection fuel rail (2) and the fuel injectors (3)
to the intake manifold (5).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 2 multiport fuel in ...
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