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:
Hood Replacement
Hood Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the windshield washer nozzle hose.
1
Hood Hinge Nut (Qty:?€‰4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedu ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Shoulder Belt Replacement (without A69)
Driver or Passenger Seat Shoulder Belt Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Warning: Refer to SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Warning.
Warning: In order to prevent ...
Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
Note: The strut assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle
to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the strut is normal.
DO NOT replace the strut for this condition.
Condition 1
Oil or fluid residue only o ...
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