Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Engine Cooling

Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage

The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can be seen through th ...

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Low Fuel Warning Light
This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. This light comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel. The low fuel warning light comes on when there are approximately 6.0 L (1.7 gal) of fuel rema ...

Brake Caliper Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Inspect the brake caliper housing (1) for cracks, excess wear, and/or damage. If any of these conditions are present, the brake caliper requires replacement. Inspect the caliper piston dust boot seal (2) for cracks, tears, ...

Definitions and Abbreviations
Throttle Positions Engine Braking A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually downshifting during a zero throttle coastdown. Full Throttle Downshift A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a downshift. ...