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Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Appearance Care / Exterior Care / Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings

Caution

Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy white finish or pitting. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

The bright metal moldings on the vehicle are aluminum. To prevent damage always follow these cleaning instructions:

Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired. Foreign materials such as ...

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps, lenses and emblems. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" previously in this sect ...

Other materials:

Steering Wheel Straight and Column Locked Caution
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The ste ...

Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement. Remove the engine oil cooler pipe bolts (1) an ...

Oil Level Indicator and Tube Removal
Remove the oil dipstick. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (1). Note: If the engine oil level is at the maximum level, oil may emerge while removing the oil dipstick guide tube. Remove the oil level indicator tube (2) and oil level indicator seal. ...

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