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 ...
Other materials:
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly
Removal and Installation.
Note: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
Install the strut assembly (2) in a suitable spring compressor ...
Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)
Note: The shock absorber 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 lower shock absorber
tube is normal. DO NOT replace the shock absorber for this condition.
Condition ...
Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Brake fluid must not come in contact with mineral oils and
greases. The smallest amount of such could lead to malfunction or breakdown
of the clutch.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint
and Electrical Com ...
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