Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Special Application Services
- Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000 km/ 3,000 mi.
- Have underbody flushing service performed. See "Underbody Maintenance" in Exterior Care.
Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services.
See Tire Rotation.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filte ...
Additional Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to
avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is ...
Other materials:
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
on each side.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Re ...
Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Replacement
Removal Procedure
Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable
terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin.
Press the locking tabs inward in order to release
the transmission range selector lev ...
Drive Range, Fifth Gear Default (Gen 1)
If the transmission encounters an electrical component malfunction, the transmission
will default to Fifth gear. All solenoids will default to their normal state. If
the torque converter clutch is applied, it will release. The transmission will remain
in Drive Range?Fifth Gear Default until th ...
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