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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Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle: Use the key in the driver door to lock all doors or unlock the driver door only. Press or on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation. To lock the doors from inside the vehic ...

Front Brake Rotor Replacement
Special Tools CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. ...

Engine Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Special Tools J-45859 Wheel Drive Shaft Remover . CH-807 Closure Plugs .  For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fu ...