Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Floor Mats
Warning
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere with the pedals. Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals.
Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage:
- The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals.
- Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over.
- Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat.
- Use only a single floor mat on the driver side.
- Do not place one floor mat on top of another.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
Warning
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash,
they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with
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Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats
Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove.
Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers
and snap into position.
Make sure the fl ...
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Brake Drum Surface and Wear Inspection
Special Tools
CH-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
With the brake drum removed, clean the brake shoe lining contact surface
of the brake drum with denatured alcohol or an equivalent approved brak ...
Tires and Wheels Description and Operation
There are two types of tire and wheel balancing: static and dynamic.
Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel. Assemblies
that are statically unbalanced cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This
condition may eventually cause uneven tire wear.
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Drive Range, Fifth Gear Default (Gen 2)
If the transmission encounters an electrical component malfunction, the transmission
will default to Fourth gear. All solenoids will default to their normal state. If
the torque converter clutch is applied, it will release. The transmission will remain
in Drive Range?Fourth Gear Default until ...
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