Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium, or sodium chloride. These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Use only approved cleaners. Also, never drive a vehicle with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. Damage could occur and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires.
Caution
Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the
paint finish and/ or tires. When applying a tire dressing ...
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose
or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year. Inspect the power steering
for proper hook-up, binding, lea ...
Other materials:
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
For vehicles with FCA, this system is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing visual alert and beeps when
approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA also provides a visual alert
if following another vehicle much too closely. The ...
Vehicle Yaw Sensor Learn
The yaw sensor does not require calibration often. Calibration of the yaw rate
sensor might be required after certain service procedures are performed. Some of
these procedures are as follows:
Electronic brake control module (EBCM) replacement
Multi-axis acceleration sensor replacement
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Engine Control Module Description
The Engine Control Module (ECM) interacts with many emission related components
and systems, and monitors emission related components and systems for deterioration.
OBD II diagnostics monitor the system performance and a diagnostic trouble code
(DTC) sets if the system performance degrades. Th ...
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