Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the outboard side of the steering column.
O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again.
AUTO: Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following:
- Parking Lamps
- Taillamps
- License Plate Lamps
- Instrument Panel Lights
- Sidemarker Lamps
: Turns on the parking lamps including
all lamps except the headlamps.
: Turns the headlamps on together
with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the
driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.
: For vehicles with fog lamps, press
to turn the lamps on or off. See:
- Exterior Lamp Controls
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Fog Lamps
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, t ...
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Sedan
Hatchback
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column.
Move the lever to one of the following positions:
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes ...
Other materials:
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags
are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment
threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely
to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restra ...
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard,
the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when the vehicle:
Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
Stops after high-speed driving.
Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the ...
Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
Draining Procedure
Note:
The fluid check bolt at the front of the transmission may not be
opened.
The transmission fluid drained out during the pre-delivery inspection
may be re-used. New transmission fluid must be used during servicing
work.
The transmis ...
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