Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock:
1. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door lock, using the power door lock switch, or with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the safety lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
Lockout Protection
If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is
open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver
door will unlock.
If Unlocked Door ...
Doors
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Other materials:
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip
Procedure
Disconnect any electrical connector.
Clean the area where the seal will be mounted. Use a suit ...
Front Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement
Front Seat Back Recliner Handle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Seat Recliner Handle Cover Cap
Procedure
Use a flat-bladed tool to release the handle cover from the handle assembly.
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Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EL 38758
EL 50074
J 38758
Parasitic Draw Test Switch
EL 50313
EL 42000
EL 50076
J 42000
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