Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Vehicle Messages

DIC Menu Items

Press MENU to view the DIC menus. Some items display in the upper display area, some in the lower display area, and others use both the upper and lower display areas. Use to scroll through the me ...

Vehicle Messages

DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another. Press any of the DIC buttons on the tu ...

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Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Indicator LIGHT ON Refer to the owner's manual for the descriptions and explanations of all indicator lights. For diagnosis and repair information related to an indicator light, refer to the System Diagnosis and the Description of Operation that the message relates to. ...

Ball Joint Inspection
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom. Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion. Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relativ ...

Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
Place a drip pan underneath. Remove the oil filter cap (1). Remove the oil filter cap seal (2). Remove and properly dispose of the oil filter insert  (3). Re-install the oil filter cap. Remove the oil drain bolt. Drain the engine oil into the drip pan. ...