Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Compartment Overview
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.
5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes and Hydraulic Clutch.
7. Battery.
8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid.
9. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
1.8L L4 Engine
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.
2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil.
5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System.
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes and Hydraulic Clutch.
7. Battery.
8. Engine Compartment Fuse Block.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower
left side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hoo ...
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect
your investment:
Always use engin ...
Other materials:
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle
systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item displayed.
2. : Turn the band to scroll through
the menu items.
3. MENU: Press to display the DI ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture
will. The coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain
water or the wrong mixture, the engine coul ...
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
Inside Rearview Mirror Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Inside Rearview Mirror Cover
Procedure
Remove the wire harness cover, sliding the cover upward releasing
the cover from the support.
Disconnect ...
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