Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Ride Control Systems

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearward, during vehicl ...

System Operation

The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an electronic stability control system. These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver in maintaining control, especia ...

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Selecting the Alert Timing
The Collision Alert control is on the steering wheel. Press COLLISION ALERT to set the alert timing to far, medium, near or off. The first button press shows the current control setting on the DIC. Additional button presses will change this setting. The chosen setting will remain until it is ...

Brake System External Leak Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning. Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution. In order to inspect for external brake fluid leaks, first inspect the fluid level in the master cylinder. While a slight brake fluid level drop c ...

Cooling System Description and Operation
Cooling System The cooling system maintains the engine operating temperature at the efficient level under any speed and operating condition. When the engine is cold, the cooling system cools the engine slowly or not at all. The slow cooling of the engine allows the engine to warm u ...