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:
Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning.
Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel requires
refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to refinishing
or the rust spots will return.
Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles produce ...
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate Strut
Warning: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed
or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of
damage ...
Drive Belt Removal
Special Tools
EN-955 Locking Pins
EN-48488 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install EN-48488 wrench (1) to the drive belt tensioner.
Note: The drive belt tensioner must always be in a pre-tensioned
state.
Move the dri ...
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