Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. See your dealer to have new transmitters programmed.
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn to the key to the ON/ RUN position.
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.
3. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to the ON/RUN position within five seconds.
The security light will turn off once the key has been programmed.
4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional keys are to be programmed. If a key is lost or damaged, see your dealer to have a new key made.
Programming without a Recognized Transmitter
Program a new key to the vehicle when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer.
If there are no currently recognized keys available, follow this procedure to program the first key.
This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key. The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you.
1. Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition.
2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security light will come on.
3. Wait 10 minutes until the security light turns off.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle.
Remaining keys can be learned by following the procedure in “Programming with a Recognized Transmitter.”
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System.
The RKE transmitter ca ...
Battery Replacement
The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could damage the transmitte ...
Other materials:
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Replacement
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Warning: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the
risk of personal injury, do not dispose of a ...
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate if equipped.
Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
Remove the front fascia assembly. Re ...
Timing Belt Installation
Special Tools
EN-6333 Locking Pin
EN-6340 Locking Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: The timing belt drive gear and oil pump housing must align.
Turn the crankshaft in the direction of engine rotation, by the crankshaft
balancer bolt ...
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