Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Interior Care

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Appearance Care / Interior Care

To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle's interior.

Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust from knobs and crevices on the instrument cluster. Using a mild soap solution, immediately remove hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect repellent from all interior surfaces or permanent damage may result.

Your dealer may have products for cleaning the interior. Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to prevent permanent damage. Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly on any switches or controls. Cleaners should be removed quickly. Never allow cleaners to remain on the surface being cleaned for extended periods of time.

Cleaners may contain solvents that can become concentrated in the interior. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the doors and windows.

To prevent damage, do not clean the interior using the following cleaners or techniques:

Never use a razor or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface.
Never use a brush with stiff bristles.
Never rub any surface aggressively or with excessive pressure.
Do not use laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. For liquid cleaners, use approximately 20 drops per 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that creates streaks and attracts dirt. Do not use solutions that contain strong or caustic soap.
Do not heavily saturate the upholstery when cleaning.
Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents.

Chemical Paint Spotting

Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface. See “Finish Care ...

Interior Glass

To clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water. Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if necessary, after cleaning the interior glass wit ...

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Engine Oil Change
When a %CHANGE message displays in the DIC, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed ...

Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Handle Replacement (4 Way Uplevel)
Driver or Passenger Seat Adjuster Handle Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Front Seat Adjuster Handle Cover Procedure Use a flat-bladed tool to push inward on the three tabs to release the handle cover from ...

Rear Seat Center Shoulder Belt Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Seat Center Shoulder Belt Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation. 1 Rear Seat Center Sho ...

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