Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Brakes

Manual Transmission

The vehicle may be equipped with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission. Caution Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shift t ...

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might b ...

Other materials:

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution. The part and vehicle surface should be 21?°C (70?°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain inside in a temperature range of 21?°C (70?°F) for 1 hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bo ...

Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (1) for the following conditions: Excessive stretching Excessive bending Excessive corrosion Broken Missing If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actu ...

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Turn on the radio and record all of the radio pre-set stations. Ensure that all lamps and accessories are turned off. Tu ...