Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / In Brief / Performance and Maintenance / 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 ...

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Cruise Control
: Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed or hold upwards to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed. SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down briefly ...

Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver knee airbag, if equipped, is below the steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag, if equipped, is below the gl ...

Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Door Latch Replacement
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Door Latch Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Door Latch Procedures Open the instrument panel compartment door. Unsnap the instrument com ...

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