Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 the front of the vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
- Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)
- Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
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 ...
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)
Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) ...
Other materials:
Hazard Warning Flashers
(Hazard Warning Flasher): Press
and momentarily hold this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash
on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press and momentarily
hold again to turn the flashers off. ...
Battery Charging
Special Tools
EL 50313 Battery Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Diagnostic Aids
For best results, use an automatic taper-rate battery charger with a
voltage capability of 16 V.
The charging area should be well ventilated.
Do not charge a bat ...
Turbocharger Cleaning and Inspection
Cleaning Procedure
Clean all sealing surfaces.
Clean all threads if necessary.
Inspection Procedure
Inspect the wastegate regulator mechanism (1) for functionality.
Inspect the turbine blades for damage or foreign material.
Inspect the t ...
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