Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Body Panel Paint Protector Replacement (VGC)
- The paint protective film and vehicle surface temperature should be 13?€“32?°C (55?€“90?°F) for best results.
- Automatic car washes should be avoided for at least 24?€‰hours after the paint protective film application.
- Wipe the vehicle surface with isopropyl alcohol or flash naptha at the application area.
- Dry the surface with a clean lint-free cloth.
- Create a mixture of 25 percent isopropyl alcohol and 75 percent water and two drops of baby shampoo per 16?€‰oz of fluid mixture.
- Remove the backing liner from the protective film patch.
- Use the solution to liberally spray the adhesive side of the protective patch, the mounting location along with your hands.
- Position the paint protective film patch to the desired location on the vehicle.
- Spray the surface of the film with the alcohol, water and soap solution.
- Using a dampened squeegee, start at the center of the protective patch, working outward in order to remove the air and solution from under the protective patch.
- Release any air bubbles with a pin.
- Dry the surface with a clean, lint-free cotton cloth.
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
Warning: Exposure to isocyanates during paint preparation and application
processes can cause severe breathing problems. Read and follow all of the instructions
from the manufacturers of pain ...
Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution
Caution: Avoid spilling brake fluid onto painted surfaces, electrical
connections, wiring, or cables. Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces and
cause corrosion to electrical components. If ...
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
Sedan
Hatchback
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column.
Move the lever to one of the following positions:
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar
INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn ...
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60?€‰m (195?€‰ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System.
RKE without Remote Start Shown
The following buttons are on the transmitter:
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