Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Parking
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or away from the curb for an uphill slope. Once the shift lever has been placed into gear with the clutch pedal pressed in, turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove the key, and release the clutch.
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock control. The shift lock control is
designed to:
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with
the shift lever button fully ...
Parking over Things That Burn
Warning
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite.
Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. ...
Other materials:
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eight ...
Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction - On Vehicle Lathe
Special Tools
CH-45101-100 Conical Brake Rotor Washers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Note:
Brake rotor thickness variation MUST be checked before checking
for assembled lateral runout (LRO). Thickness ...
Exhaust Camshaft Removal
Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in a spiral sequence as shown one
turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps to ensure
they will be installed in the same position.
Remove the ...
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