Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris
from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this. If not removed, rust ...
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from
your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in
your dealer's body and paint s ...
Other materials:
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
For vehicles with this feature, read the following section before using it.
The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system may help to avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing red visual alert and beeps
when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA al ...
Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation
Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Seat Cushion Replacement
Procedure
Release the rear seat center seat belts.
Lift up on the front of the seat cushion at the latch locati ...
Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2
Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2
Callout
Component Name
1
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2
Warning: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the
exhaust system while it is still hot. Service the ...
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