Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
1.8L L4 Engine
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
Warning
An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Warning
Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned.
Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle.
Caution
Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner. Any repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the vehicle.
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the engine air cleaner/ filter, remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt. If the filter remains
covered with dirt, a new filter is ...
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This
coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000
mi), whichever occurs first.
The fol ...
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Brake Assist
This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping
or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature automatically
uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power
brake system under conditions where the dri ...
Radio/Audio System Description and Operation
The entertainment system on this vehicle may have several different configurations
available to it. To determine the specific configuration of the vehicle, please
see the Service Parts ID Label, and refer to RPO Code List.
Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below. ...
Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the
transmission.
Remove and DISCARD the rear transmission mount bracket
to rear mount through bolt (1).
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