Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
- For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
- For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in neutral.
On all vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Electronic Ignition System Description
Electronic Ignition System Operation
The electronic ignition system produces and controls the high energy secondary
spark. This spark ignites the compressed air/fuel mixture at precisely t ...
Ignition and Start Switch Housing Replacement
Ignition and Start Switch Housing Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the theft deterrent module. Refe ...
Other materials:
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction
system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control.
Warning
If the vehi ...
Sunroof Description and Operation (Tilt and Slide)
The Tilt/Slide sunroof consists of a moving glass panel and a manual sunshade.
In the Tilt/Slide sunroof system the rear of the glass tilts up above the roof line
for venting, and slides between the headliner and the roof panel to open fully.
The sunshade is operated by manually pushing or pu ...
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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