Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Vehicle Features

Transmission

Automatic Transmission Manual Mode This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M(Manual Mode ...

Radio

Radio Controls without Touchscreen : Press to turn the system on or off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release to mute the system. Press and release ...

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Charging System Light
This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on, and the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked ...

Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent t ...

Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools CH-804  Tensioner For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Rep ...