Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle:
- Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
- Stops after high-speed driving.
- Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) for an automatic transmission or Neutral for a manual transmission, and let the engine idle.
If the overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally and have the cooling system checked for proper fill and function.
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down.
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open
the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just
turn it off and get everyone aw ...
Washer Fluid
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Other materials:
Door Locks
Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out
of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors
are not locked. S ...
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Opening Cover
Procedure
Remove the front side door lock cylinder, Do Not
remove the outside door ...
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Installation
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and the washers and
tighten to 8 Y (71 lb in).
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