Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Ride Control Systems

Hill Start Assist (HSA)

This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearward, during vehicl ...

System Operation

The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an electronic stability control system. These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver in maintaining control, especia ...

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Time & Date Settings
Select to change the settings: Set Time Format: Select 12h or 24h. Set Date Format: Press < or > to select the date display. Set Time & Date: Select, then press or to adjust the value. Automatic Clock Sync: Select to display the real or user time on the radio. Select On ...

Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the fluid level in the reservoir might go down: The fluid level goes down b ...

Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceed ...