Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
1. Return the jack and tools to their original storage location.
2. Replace the trim cover.
3. Place the flat tire, lying flat, in the rear storage compartment.
If the vehicle is a sedan the flat tire should be against the back of the rear seats.
If the vehicle is a hatchback the flat tire should be against the back of the trunk.
4. Attach one end of the strap to a cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
Sedan
Hatchback
5. Route the strap through the wheel, as shown.
6. Attach the other end of the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle.
7. Tighten the strap.
Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools
Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to store the compact spare tire.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat.
2. Remove the wheel cover, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts.
3. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen th ...
Compact Spare Tire
Warning
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss
of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured.
Use only one compact s ...
Other materials:
Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror
Actual Mirror View
1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image in the main
mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror.
2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in the main mirror gets larger and moves
outboard.
3. As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the ...
Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan)
Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replace ...
Valve Lifter Replacement
Special Tools
EN-845 Suction Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the camshaft. Refer to Camshaft Replacement.
Note: Mark the assignments.
Remove the valve lifter (1) use the EN-845 suction device ...
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