Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
- To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
- To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
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
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Other materials:
Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution.
The part and vehicle surface should be 21?°C (70?°F) prior to installation.
The vehicle should remain inside in a temperature range of 21?°C (70?°F) for
1 hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bo ...
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 switch is open and voltage remains high. When the hood is open,
the switch is closed and the voltag ...
Transmission Identification Information
456789
(1)
Code for Automatic Transmission
(2)
Model Year
(3)
Model for Transmission
(4)
Transmission Family
(5)
Source Code for Plant
(6)
Calender Year
(7)
Julian Date
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