Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
- For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
- For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in neutral.
On all vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Electronic Ignition System Description
Electronic Ignition System Operation
The electronic ignition system produces and controls the high energy secondary
spark. This spark ignites the compressed air/fuel mixture at precisely t ...
Ignition and Start Switch Housing Replacement
Ignition and Start Switch Housing Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the theft deterrent module. Refe ...
Other materials:
Liftgate
To lock or unlock the liftgate from the inside, press
or
on the central locking switch or on
the driver door switch.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for automatic transmissions. For manual transmissions
the parking brake must be engaged.
To open the liftgate from the outside, press
twi ...
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show
a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
(1) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to
define a particular tire's wid ...
Brake Rotor/Drum Balance Inspection
Support the vehicle drive axle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the drive axle. Refer to Tire
and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Warning: Refer to Work Stall Test Warning.
Reinstall the wheel nuts in ...
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