Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Parking
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or away from the curb for an uphill slope. Once the shift lever has been placed into gear with the clutch pedal pressed in, turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove the key, and release the clutch.
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock control. The shift lock control is
designed to:
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with
the shift lever button fully ...
Parking over Things That Burn
Warning
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite.
Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. ...
Other materials:
Battery Tray Replacement
Battery Tray Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
Unclip the engine control module (ECM) bracket from the battery
tray and set aside.
Unclip the ...
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Installation
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the automatic transmission flex plate bolt threads.
Install the automatic transmission flex plate (2) and the EN-652
holder to hold the automatic trans ...
Electronic Component Description
Control Solenoid Valve Assembly
(1)
Pressure Control Solenoid 3 (R-1/4-5-6)
(2)
(GEN 1) Pressure Control Solenoid 2 (3-5-R)
(2)
(GEN 2) Pressure Control Solenoid 5 (1-2-3-4)
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