Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tread Wear Indicators Description
The original equipment tires have tread wear indicators that show when you should replace the tires.
The location of these indicators are at 60 degree intervals around the outer diameter of the tire. The indicators appear as a 6 mm (0.25 in) wide band when the tire tread depth becomes 1.6 mm (2/32 in).
Torque Steer Description
A vehicle pulls or leads in one direction during hard acceleration. A vehicle
pulls or leads in the other direction during deceleration.
The following factors may cause torque steer to be more ...
Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
Ensure that the steering wheel is set in a straight ahead position.
Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1).
Adjust the toe to specification by turning the inner tie rod (2). Refer
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Other materials:
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW is intended to help avoid unintentional lane departures at speeds
of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings.
The LDW indicator, , appears green if
a lane marking is detected. If the vehicle departs the lane, the indicator will
chang ...
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Remove the instrument panel center molding. Refer to Inst ...
Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mark the specific
vehicle position on each tire and wheel – LF, LR, RF, RR.
Remove the tire and ...
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