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 ...

Other materials:

Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement. Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released position. Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning indicator switch. Remove the par ...

Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement
Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Preliminary Procedures Remove the rear side door window. Refer to Rear Side Door Win ...

Neutral - Engine Running (Gen 1)
When the gear selector is moved to the Neutral (N) position, the hydraulic and electrical system operation is identical to Park (P) range. However, if Neutral is selected after the vehicle was operating in Reverse (R), the normally-high 35R pressure control solenoid 2 is commanded OFF and the ...