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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OnStar Description and Operation
This OnStar® system consists of the following components: Telematics communication interface control module OnStar® three button assembly Microphone Cellular antenna Navigation antenna Bluetooth® antenna (If equipped) Back up battery (If equipped) This system also interfaces wi ...

Emblem/Nameplate Replacement
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution. The part and vehicle surface should be 21?°C (70?°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain inside in a temperature range of 21?°C (70?°F) for 1 hour after assembly to allow the adhesive to develop sufficient bo ...

Case Porosity Repair
Some external leaks are caused by case porosity in non-pressurized areas. Thoroughly clean the area to be repaired with a cleaning solvent. Air dry the area. Warning: Epoxy adhesive may cause skin irritations and eye damage. Read and follow all information on the container label a ...