Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Starting the Engine

Ignition Positions

The ignition switch has four different positions. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal applied. 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ OFF): When the vehicl ...

Automatic Transmission

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Caution Do not t ...

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Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock control. The shift lock control is designed to: Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released. Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ignition is in ON/RUN ...

Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Replacement
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to SIR Warning. Warning: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of a ...

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement (Radiator)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Radiator Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Drain the cooling system. Refer to  Cooling System Draining and Filling. 1 Retaining ...