Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Turning the Systems Off and On
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console.
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle driveline could be damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and release the
button. The traction off light
displays in the instrument cluster.
To turn TCS on again, press and release the
button. The traction off light
displayed in the instrument cluster
will turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when the
button is pressed, the system will
not turn off until the wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold the
button until the traction off light
and StabiliTrak OFF Light
come on and stay on in the instrument
cluster.
To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again, press and release the
button. The traction off light
and StabiliTrak OFF Light
in the instrument cluster turn off.
Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications.
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, especia ...
Cruise Control
If the vehicle is equipped with cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25
mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds bel ...
Other materials:
Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper
knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures
and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use the pro ...
Camshaft Cover Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
Apply sealing compound to areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids,
Lubricants, and Sealers.
Note: The installation procedure sho ...
Neutral - Engine Running (Gen 1)
When the gear selector is moved to the Neutral (N) position, the hydraulic and
electrical system operation is identical to Park (P) range. However, if Neutral
is selected after the vehicle was operating in Reverse (R), the normally-high 35R
pressure control solenoid 2 is commanded OFF and the ...
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