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 ...

Other materials:

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal ...

Engine Oil Heater Replacement
Engine Oil Heater Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to  Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle If equipped, remove the front insulator cover. Refer to Front Comp ...

Shift Fork Cleaning and Inspection (Gen 2)
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled or if skin is exposed to chemicals. Clean the following components with a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts. 3rd and ...