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:
Window Motor Programming - Express Function
Window Motor Normalized Procedure
A window motor that has not been normalized will no longer perform the express
up and express down functions, this may occur during the following conditions:
When a window motor has been disconnected
When a door harness has been disconnected
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Sunroof Description and Operation (Tilt and Slide)
The Tilt/Slide sunroof consists of a moving glass panel and a manual sunshade.
In the Tilt/Slide sunroof system the rear of the glass tilts up above the roof line
for venting, and slides between the headliner and the roof panel to open fully.
The sunshade is operated by manually pushing or pu ...
Turbocharger Installation
Special Tool
EN-49942 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Replace the connect fittings on the turbocharger coolant feed pipe and the
turbocharger coolant return pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Disassemble and Turbocharger
Ass ...
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