Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on the vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry: the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification label.
Warning
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle.
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels.
Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low
forward gear, spinning the wheels ...
Tire and Loading Information Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number
of occupant seating posit ...
Other materials:
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. LATCH
attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the
anchors in the vehicle. The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child
restraint easier.
In order to use the LATCH syst ...
Mode Control Cable Replacement (LHD)
Mode Control Cable Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the heater and air conditioning control.Refer to Heater and
Air Conditioning Control Replacement
Remove the instrument panel lower trim p ...
Torque Converter Housing with Fluid Pump Assembly Removal (Non Hybrid)
Torque Converter Housing with Fluid Pump Assembly Removal
Callout
Component Name
1
Torque Converter and Differential Housing Bolts M8 x 30 (Qty: 15)
2
Torque Conv ...
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