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:
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors.
To use the safety lock:
1. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is ...
Front Floor Console Replacement
Front Floor Console Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the right and left front floor console extensions. Refer
to Front Floor Console Extension Replacement - Right Side and Front
Floor Conso ...
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.
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