Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Finish Care
Application of aftermarket clearcoat sealant/wax materials is not recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.
Occasional hand waxing or mild polishing should be done to remove residue from the paint finish. See your dealer for approved cleaning products.
Do not apply waxes or polishes to uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, decals, simulated wood, or flat paint as damage can occur.
Caution
Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle.
To keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, ...
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy
white finish or pitting. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on ...
Other materials:
Rear Side Door Window Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Side Door Window Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim
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Electronic Park Lock Description and Operation
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission and a floor mounted console
gear shift, it has an electronic park lock system (EPL). The EPL system purpose
is to prevent the ignition key from being turned to the OFF position when the transmission
is in any position other than PARK and t ...
Basic information
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system in the Nissan Armada is an advanced
stability and traction management system that continuously monitors driver inputs
and vehicle behavior through multiple sensors. By analyzing steering input, wheel
speed, and vehicle motion, the Nissan Armada VDC syst ...
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