Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
- When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
- Combine several trips into a single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and
displays the %CHANGE message on the
DIC when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Remember, the oil ...
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside
Assistance program.
See Roadside ...
Other materials:
Rear Side Door Upper Front Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement
Rear Side Door Upper Front Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement
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Component Name
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Front Side Door Upper Front Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer (Qty:?€‰10)
Note: If the retainers are damaged when ...
Radiator Cleaning
Warning: NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resulting
steam could cause personal injury.
Caution: The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer.
Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducing heat transfer.
Note: Blow compressed ...
Timing Belt Replacement
Special Tools
EN-6333 Timing Belt Tensioner Locking Pin
EN-6340 Camshaft Locking Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Note: If the timing belt is being replaced due to the maintenance
schedule interval, then the timing belt t ...
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