Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: New Vehicle Break-In

Notice:

The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

• Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
• Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.

Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.

Jump Starting

For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following step ...

Starting System Description and Operation

The starter motors are non-repairable starter motors. They have pole pieces that are arranged around the armature. Both solenoid windings are energized. The pull-in winding circuit is completed to ...

Other materials:

Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning. Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. ...

Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the engine oil cooler pipe. Refer to Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement. 1 Engine Oil Cooler Outlet P ...

Synchronizers Assemble
1st/2nd Gear Synchronizer iv Note: When servicing the synchronizers, retain them in the same order that they are removed. Keep the synchronizer components together and mark them to identify correct location. Install the synchronizer inserts (1) into ...