Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
The green vehicle ahead indicator will appear when a vehicle is detected ahead. Whenever this indicator does not appear, FCA will not respond. The indicator may disappear on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills, or due to poor visibility. The FCA system will not detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane.
Warning
FCA does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects a vehicle. FCA may not detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a vehicle on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition. Keep the windshield, headlamps, and FCA sensors clean and in good repair.
Collision Alert
When your vehicle approaches another vehicle too rapidly, the red FCA display will flash and sound several beeps. When this occurs, the brake system prepares for driver braking to occur more rapidly. Continue to apply the brake pedal as the driving situation dictates.
Tailgating Alert
The red FCA display will stay continuously illuminated when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
For vehicles with this feature, read the following section before using it.
The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system may help to avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a ...
Selecting the Alert Timing
The Collision Alert control is on the steering wheel. Press COLLISION ALERT to
set the alert timing to far, medium, near or off. The first button press shows the
current control setting on the D ...
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Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors.
To use the safety lock:
1. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is ...
Personalization Menu (Radio without Touchscreen)
Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing
vehicle features.
The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle,
some may not be available.
CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration Settings menu.
MENU/TUNE: ...
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine
exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. Never run
the engine in an enclosed area that has n ...
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