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.
Transmission Adaptive Functions
The 6T30/40/45/50 transmission utilizes a line pressure control system during
upshifts to compensate for the normal wear of transmission components. As the apply
components within the transmission ...
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Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
Warning: A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle. A damaged
airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s)
in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure the
airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
EL 35616-F
J 35616
Terminal Test Kit
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Lead/Pull Description
At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount
of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path.
Important: Vehicles will tend to lead/pull in the direction of the
road slope as part of normal operation.
Lead/pull is ...
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