Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Special Application Services

Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi

Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filte ...

Additional Maintenance and Care

Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is ...

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Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before s ...

Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the fluid level in the reservoir might go down: The fluid level goes down b ...

Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Note: Always replace disc brake pads in axle sets. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowab ...