Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: System Settings
Auto Volume
This feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise.
The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the feature can be turned off.
1. Press 
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2. Select Settings.
3. Select Radio Settings.
4. Select the setting by pressing < or >.
5. Press 
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Auto Store (AS)
This feature automatically stores the stations with the strongest reception.
To store or update the stations, press and hold the AS screen button.
To listen to a auto stored station:
1. Select AM or FM.
2. Press the AS screen button.
3. Press < or > repeatedly to select the desired AS page.
4. Press the desired preset station screen button.
If AS is pressed with no stored stations, AS will update.
Audio Settings
The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source.
Tone Settings: Press menu, then tone settings from the AM or FM menu.
- EQ (Equalizer): Press < or > to select a sound style or turn off the sound style. When in tone settings “Manual” and “Talk” may be the only settings available depending on the sound system.
- Bass, Mid (Midrange), or Treble: Press − or + to change the desired sound style from −12 to +12.
- Fader or Balance: Adjust the front/rear or left/right speakers by dragging the dot in the vehicle image on the screen.
- Reset: Restore the settings back to default settings.
Press OK to exit Tone Settings.
Radio Controls with Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, menus shown on
the display, and steering wheel controls.
Turning the System On or Off
(Power): Press and hold to turn
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Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service
help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program.
If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on
a level surface.
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Dinghy Towing RS Model with Automatic Transmission
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain
components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean
exterior lamps, lenses and emblems. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle"
previously in this section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic, and some have a UV protective coating.
Use only lukewarm wat ...
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