Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Oil Change
When a 
%CHANGE message displays
in the DIC, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600
mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate
the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained
dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/ 3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System.
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil.
Once a Month
Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure.
Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection.
Check ...
Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services.
See Tire Rotation.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filte ...
Other materials:
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)
Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine i ...
Air Inlet Valve Actuator Replacement (LHD)
Air Inlet Valve Actuator Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel
Lower Compartment Replacement.
Reposition any wiring or hoses to gain a ...
Definitions and Abbreviations
Throttle Positions
Engine Braking
A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually
downshifting during a zero throttle coastdown.
Full Throttle Downshift
A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a
downshift.
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