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:
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Warning
Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel
vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means. You or others
could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always:
. Use approved fuel containers.
. Remove the container from ...
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to
move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure
there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to
apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. ...
Fuel System Description
Fuel System Overview
The fuel system is an electronic returnless on-demand design. A returnless
fuel system reduces the internal temperature of the fuel tank by not returning
hot fuel from the engine to the fuel tank. Reducing the internal temperature
of the fuel tank results in lo ...
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