Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
1.8L L4 Engin ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture
will. The coolant warning sy ...
Other materials:
Radio
Radio Controls without Touchscreen
: Press to turn the system on or
off.
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
When the system is on, press and release to mute the system. Press and release
again to turn the sound back on.
RADIO/BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, or SiriusXM® (if equipped).
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Vehicle Messages
DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may
be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another.
Press any of the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever to acknowledge and clear
them from the display. More urgent messages cannot be cle ...
Radio Antenna Base Replacement
Radio Antenna Base Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Lower the rear of the headlining trim panel. Refer to
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement.
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Radio Antenna Base Fastener
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