Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Warning
Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means. You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always:
- . Use approved fuel containers.
- . Remove the container from the vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed before filling.
- . Place the container on the ground.
- . Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container before dispensing fuel, and keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete.
- . Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for expansion.
- . Do not smoke, light matches, or use lighters while pumping fuel.
- . Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices.
Filling the Tank
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death.
. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions
on the fuel pump island.
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Trailer Towing
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Disc Brake
With the tire and wheel assemblies removed and the brake rotors retained
by wheel lug nuts, visually inspect the brake caliper piston dust boot (2)
sealing area to ensure that there are no brake fluid leaks.
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The Secondary Air Injection System aids in the reduction of hydrocarbon exhaust
emissions during a cold start. This occurs when the start-up engine coolant temperature
(ECT) is between −10 to +56°C (14?E33°F), the intake air temperature (IAT) is greater
than −10°C (14°F) and it ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Pipe Removal
Open the 2 positive crankcase ventilation pipe retainer clips (2) and (3).
Note: Move retainer clamp (1) in direction of the arrow.
Remove the positive crankcase ventilation pipe from the intake manifold.
Loosen the charger air bypass val ...
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