Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Starting the Engine

Ignition Positions

The ignition switch has four different positions. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal applied. 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ OFF): When the vehicl ...

Automatic Transmission

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Caution Do not t ...

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Immobilizer Light
The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the i ...

Time & Date Settings
Select to change the settings: Set Time Format: Select 12h or 24h. Set Date Format: Press < or > to select the date display. Set Time & Date: Select, then press or to adjust the value. Automatic Clock Sync: Select to display the real or user time on the radio. Select On ...

Rear Seat Back Cushion Removal and Installation (40%)
Rear Seat Back Cushion Removal and Installation Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation. Remove the rear seat back cushion bolster. Re ...