Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program.
If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it is not, do not continue to run the engine. Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Running the engine without coolant may cause damage or a fire. Vehicle damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
Caution
This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this
procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
If no problem is found, check to see if coo ...
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open
the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just
turn it off and get everyone aw ...
Other materials:
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar
High-Beam Headlamp
Low-Beam Headlamp
Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
High-Beam Headlamp/Low-Beam Headlamp
Open the hood. See Hood.
For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler
neck by turning it one-quarter ...
Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement
Rear Seat Back Bolster Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling
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Rear Seat Back Cushion Bolster
Warning: Refer t ...
Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement (LUV)
Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the radiator surge tank. Refer to
Remove the radiator s ...
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