Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating / Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off:

Audio System
Power Windows
Sunroof

The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.

The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from ON/ RUN to LOCK/OFF, the radio will continue to work for 10 minutes after the last input (button press, knob turn) to the radio is detected.

It is possible to turn the radio back on at any time after it has timed out using the Power knob. The radio will be functional for 10 minutes after the last input (button press, knob turn) to the radio is detected.

Engine Heater

The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plu ...

Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)

1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward t ...

Other materials:

Fog Lamps (RS)
To replace the front fog lamp bulb: Locate the fog lamp located under the front fascia. Remove the cap from the back of the fog lamp assembly. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb assembly. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out ...

Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Programming and Setup
Special Tools EL-49642 SPS Programming Support Tool For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Note: DO NOT program a control module unless directed to by a service procedure or a service bulletin. If the ECU is not properly configured with the correct calibration ...

Tires and Wheels Description and Operation (Tire Identification)
Identification Accessory and warranty replacement must use TPC spec tires. An outboard orientation stripe is added to the tread surface, with an offset toward the outboard tire face. All GM approved tires (Production, Service and Accessory) have a TPC (Tire Performance C ...

0.0085