Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
- Indicator LIGHT ON
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Refer to the owner's manual for the descriptions and explanations of all indicator lights.
For diagnosis and repair information related to an indicator light, refer to the System Diagnosis and the Description of Operation that the message relates to.
- Message Displayed
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Refer to the owner's manual for descriptions and explanations of all messages displayed.
For diagnosis and repair information related to a displayed message, refer to the System Diagnosis and the Description of Operation that the message relates to.
- CHANGE TIMING BELT MESSAGE
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The Instrument Cluster monitors the odometer mileage to determine when timing belt (if equipped) replacement may be necessary. After the vehicle has accumulated approximately 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers), the Instrument Cluster may display the CHANGE TIMING BELT message. After the engine timing belt has been replaced, reset the CHANGE TIMING BELT message by locating and removing the fuses that supply power to the Instrument Cluster for two minutes.
Hood Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Hood Ajar Switch
The body control module (BCM) applies B+ to the hood ajar signal circuit
and monitors the voltage to determine the position of the hood. When the hood
is closed, the sw ...
Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released
position.
Disconnect t ...
Other materials:
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
Warning: A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting
in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt
systems are working properly after a crash, have them insp ...
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Drive (D) range from the Neutral
(N) position, the transmission will provide engine braking. In this operating range,
the normally-low 1234 pressure control solenoid 5 is commanded ON and, in the engine
braking mode, the following changes occur with ...
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 2)
Note: Some models of the 6T30/40/45/50 automatic transmission are equipped with
an electric auxiliary fluid pump for use in hybrid vehicles (BAS+). Hybrid vehicles
do not require internal combustion engine (ICE) operation at all times. After a
successful engine start, the hybrid powertrain con ...
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