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 ...
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Auxiliary Devices
The optional AUX input allows portable devices to connect to the vehicle using
the 3.5 mm(1/8 in) input jack. The AUX input jack, if equipped, is in the storage
area to the right of the infotainment system.
A second AUX input is on the front of the infotainment system, if equipped. See
Overvi ...
Drive Belt Removal
Special Tools
EN-955 Locking Pins
EN-48488 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install EN-48488 wrench (1) to the drive belt tensioner.
Note: The drive belt tensioner must always be in a pre-tensioned
state.
Move the dri ...
Transmission Replacement (With 1.6L or 1.8L Engine)
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses,
remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.
Remove the transmission range selector lever c ...
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