Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Different Size Tires and Wheels
If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle performance, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover may be affected. If the vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, electronic stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the performance of these systems can also be affected.
Warning
If different sized wheels are used, there may not be an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. This increases the chance of a crash and serious injury. Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for the vehicle, and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician.
See Buying New Tires and Accessories and Modifications.
Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment
tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification
(TPC Spec) system r ...
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information r ...
Other materials:
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
EL?€‰38826
J?€‰38826
KM?€‰799-3
SIR Deployment Harness
EL?€‰39401-B
J?€‰39401-B
SIR Deployment Fixture
...
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Removal
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Remove the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer nut (4).
Remove the engine coolant thermostat housing retainer (1).
Remove the 4 engine coolant thermostat housing bolts (3).
Remo ...
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
Warning: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move
suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
Apply the parking brake. Be read ...
0.0059