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 ...

Other materials:

Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls. The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not ...

Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Open and support the liftgate assembly. Remove the rear window wiper arm assembly. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement. Remove th ...

Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement. Support the engine with a suitable jack. Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement. Raise engine to access the bolts. Loosen the 3 water pu ...