Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.
Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
Warning
With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake/clutch hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake/clutch fluid.
Caution
- . Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake/clutch hydraulic system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid.
- . If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately.
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for
the location of the reservoir.
There are ...
Battery
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new
battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview for battery location.
Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and ...
Other materials:
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent
a braking skid.
When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself.
A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on,
and it might even be noticed that the brake pedal moves a lit ...
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at
once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park ...
Automatic luggage compartment lid
Applies to: vehicles with automatic luggage compartment lid
Fig. 28 Luggage compartment lid: (1) closing button, (2) lock button*
(vehicles with convenience key)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened and
closed automatically in General information.
Opening the luggage compartment lid
When ...
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