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 ...

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Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in ...

Data Link Communications Description and Operation
Note: This is an overview of different serial data buses used by GM devices to communicate with each others. Use Data Communication Schematics to find out which serial data buses are configured for a specific vehicle. Circuit Description There are many components in a vehicle t ...

Mode Control Cable Replacement (LHD)
Mode Control Cable Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the heater and air conditioning control.Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement Remove the instrument panel lower trim p ...

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