Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave the driver seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into Park” previously in this section.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)
Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Bluetooth Audio
Streaming Audio
If equipped, music may be played from a paired Bluetooth. See Bluetooth (Voice
Recognition) or Bluetooth (Overview) or Bluetooth (Infotainment
Controls) for help pairing a device.
The music can be controlled by controls on the device.
To play music via Blueto ...
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an electronic
stability control system. These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver
in maintaining control, especially on slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinni ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint
Procedure
Raise the headrest to the full upward position.
Depress the flush button on the he ...
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