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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Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning. Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer ...

Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement. Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the ...

Front Floor Console Cover Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Removal Procedure Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to release the retainers securing the console cover (1) to the console assembly. Reach under the console cover assembly (1) and release the retainer tabs securing the transmission s ...