Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Child Restraints

Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

Warning A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury o ...

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle safety belts. The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for th ...

Other materials:

Cruise Control Switch Replacement
Cruise Control Switch Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering wheel inflatable restraint module. Refer to Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement. 1 Steer ...

Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing the stem could remove the chr ...

New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting t ...