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:
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats.
: Press to turn the lamps off, even
when a door is open.
: When the button is returned to
the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened.
: Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Reading ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid — too muc ...
Rapid air pressure loss
Rapid air pressure loss, often referred to as a “blow-out,” can occur in the
Nissan Armada when a tire is punctured or damaged, for example by striking a curb,
pothole, or road debris. This condition can also develop if the Nissan Armada is
driven on under-inflated tires for an extended pe ...
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