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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Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function.
Some ...
Eliminating Unwanted Odors in Vehicles
GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and
Sealers, may control or eliminate odors in the interior and luggage compartment
areas of GM vehicles. This non-toxic, biodegradable, odorless product has been shown
to greatly reduce or remove the following types of o ...
Manual Shift Shaft Seal Installation
Manual Shift Shaft Seal Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Manual Shift Shaft Seal
Special Tool
DT-49101 Seal Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special
Tools.
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