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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Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Programming and Setup
Special Tools EL-49642 SPS Programming Support Tool For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Note: DO NOT program a control module unless directed to by a service procedure or a service bulletin. If the ECU is not properly configured with the correct calibration ...

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System Description and Operation
SIR System Overview The supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system supplements the protection offered by the seat belts. The SIR system contains an inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), air bags, seat belt pretensioners (anchor and retractor), and impact sen ...

Front Camber Adjustment
Note: DO NOT grind the front strut bores for the bolts to allow adjustment of the front camber. There are service bolts available to allow the front camber to be adjusted, if needed. If the front camber is out of specifications, perform the following: Remove the f ...