Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / In Brief / Performance and Maintenance / 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 ...

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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever ...

Secondary Air Injection Check Valve Installation
Install a NEW secondary air injection check valve gasket (1). Install the secondary air injection check valve (2). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the 3 secondary air injection check valve bolts (3) and tighten to 22 Y (16& ...

Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the e ...

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