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:
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement.
Remove the steering column and wheel from the vehicle. Refer to Steering
Column Replacement.
Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacem ...
Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Drum Brake)
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, remove the adjusting nut (1) from the end of
the front park bra ...
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Removal and Installation
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Removal and
Installation
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Drain the cooling sy ...
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