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.
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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 t ...
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