Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 ...
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Window Motor Programming - Express Function
Window Motor Normalized Procedure
A window motor that has not been normalized will no longer perform the express
up and express down functions, this may occur during the following conditions:
When a window motor has been disconnected
When a door harness has been disconnected
...
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
only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn ...
Drive Range, Second Gear (Gen 2)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission
control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input
and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors
to determine the precise moment to comman ...
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