Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel
door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make th ...
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced
to restore corrosion protecti ...
Other materials:
Brake Pipe Replacement
Special Tools
CH-45405 Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Always use double walled steel brake pipe when replacing
brake pipes. The use of any other pipe is not recomm ...
Tire Inflation Description
When you inflate the tires to the recommended inflation pressures, the factory-installed
wheels and tires are designed in order to handle loads to the tire's rated load
capacity. Incorrect tire pressures, or under-inflated tires, can cause the following
conditions:
Vehicle handling co ...
Drive Range, Third Gear (Gen 1)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission
control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input
and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors
to determine the precise moment to comman ...
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