Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Battery
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview for battery location.
Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants.
Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap
before removing it. Th ...
Vehicle Storage
Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be
badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting for tips on working
around a battery without getting ...
Other materials:
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake
pedal applied.
1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition
switch to LOCK/ OFF to turn the engine off.
This position locks t ...
Thrust Washer and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed
air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled
or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
Caution: Do not allow the bearings to spin. Turn them slowly by
hand. Spinning the beari ...
Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Note: Before performing the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Automated
Bleed Procedure, first perform a pressure bleed of the base brake system. Refer
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