Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating / Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off:

Audio System
Power Windows
Sunroof

The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened.

The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from ON/ RUN to LOCK/OFF, the radio will continue to work for 10 minutes after the last input (button press, knob turn) to the radio is detected.

It is possible to turn the radio back on at any time after it has timed out using the Power knob. The radio will be functional for 10 minutes after the last input (button press, knob turn) to the radio is detected.

Engine Heater

The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plu ...

Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)

1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward t ...

Other materials:

Engine Mount Bracket Replacement
Engine Mount Bracket Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement. 1 Engine Mount Bracket Bolt (Qty: 3) Cau ...

Drive Belt Replacement
Special Tools EN-48488 Holding Wrench EN-955 Locking Pin For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement. Install the engine s ...

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. ...

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