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:
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while
the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired positio ...
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage
Warning.
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Preliminary Procedu ...
Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the drum brake upper return spring (1) for the following
conditions:
Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing
If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake upper return sp ...
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