Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Automatic Transmission

Running the Vehicle While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Tra ...

Automatic Transmission

P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. Warning It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle ...

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Brake Drum Diameter Measurement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Remove brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Clean the brake shoe lining contact surface of the brake drum (2) with denatured alcohol or an equivalent approved brake cleaner. Using a brake drum micrometer (1) calibra ...

Cleanliness and Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished, and lapped surfaces with tolerances that are measured in ten thousandths of an inch. When any internal engine parts are serviced, care and cleanliness are important. A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to fr ...

Transmission System Description and Operation
The F17 is a 5 speed manual transmission assembly. Note: Use only transmission fluid listed within the Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for this manual transmission assembly. Other lubricants or additives may affect the shift performance. The F17 (Gen 1) 5 Speed m ...