Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
- Indicator LIGHT ON
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Refer to the owner's manual for the descriptions and explanations of all indicator lights.
For diagnosis and repair information related to an indicator light, refer to the System Diagnosis and the Description of Operation that the message relates to.
- Message Displayed
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Refer to the owner's manual for descriptions and explanations of all messages displayed.
For diagnosis and repair information related to a displayed message, refer to the System Diagnosis and the Description of Operation that the message relates to.
- CHANGE TIMING BELT MESSAGE
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The Instrument Cluster monitors the odometer mileage to determine when timing belt (if equipped) replacement may be necessary. After the vehicle has accumulated approximately 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers), the Instrument Cluster may display the CHANGE TIMING BELT message. After the engine timing belt has been replaced, reset the CHANGE TIMING BELT message by locating and removing the fuses that supply power to the Instrument Cluster for two minutes.
Hood Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Hood Ajar Switch
The body control module (BCM) applies B+ to the hood ajar signal circuit
and monitors the voltage to determine the position of the hood. When the hood
is closed, the sw ...
Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released
position.
Disconnect t ...
Other materials:
Electrical System Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system
overload.
When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and
closes, protecting the circuit until the current load returns to normal or the problem
is fixed. This greatly reduces the c ...
Immobilizer System Component Programming
This procedure will learn the immobilizer function. If the battery voltage is
low, charge the battery before proceeding with the learn. If the body control module
(BCM) or engine control module (ECM) have been replaced, they must be programmed
before performing this learn procedure.
Dependin ...
Front Bumper Fascia Tow Eye Access Hole Cover Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Tow Eye Access Hole Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Bumper Fascia Front Tow Eye Access Hole Cover
Procedure
Using a small flat-bladed tool, release the cover from the front
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