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 ...

Other materials:

Radio Windshield Side Garnish Molding Speaker Replacement
Radio Windshield Side Garnish Molding Speaker Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the windshield side garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement. 1 ...

Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel lower compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement. 1 ...

Starting System Description and Operation
The starter motors are non-repairable starter motors. They have pole pieces that are arranged around the armature. Both solenoid windings are energized. The pull-in winding circuit is completed to the ground through the starter motor. The windings work together magnetically to pull and hold in ...