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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SIR Service Precautions
General Service Instructions
Warning: When performing service on or near the SIR components
or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment
of the SIR components, person ...
Brake Pedal Pushrod Inspection
Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod (2) from the brake pedal.
Reposition the pedal pushrod boot (1) toward the front of the vehicle to
expose as much of the pedal pushrod (2) as possible.
Inspect the brake pedal pushrod (2) for straightness.
If the brake p ...
Case Porosity Repair
Some external leaks are caused by case porosity in non-pressurized areas.
Thoroughly clean the area to be repaired with a cleaning
solvent. Air dry the area.
Warning: Epoxy adhesive may cause skin irritations and eye damage.
Read and follow all information on the container label a ...
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