Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish. See your dealer for approved cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated wood, or flat paint as damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, ...
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy
white finish or pitting. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on ...
Other materials:
Rear Seats
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback
only when the vehicle is not moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to
the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts an ...
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of
the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
1. Return the jack and tools to their or ...
Starter Installation
Install the starter (4).
Install the lower starter bolt stud (3) and if equipped the washer.
Install the upper starter bolt (2) and if equipped the washer (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten the starter bolt and starter bolt stud to 25 ...
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