Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic position, the headlamps come on automatically. See Exterior Lamp Controls.
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed.
The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the
exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior
lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper
speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior
lamp control to 
or
to disable this feature.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada.
This indicator light turns on in the ins ...
Hazard Warning Flashers
(Hazard Warning Flasher): Press
and momentarily hold this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash
on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press and momentar ...
Other materials:
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square
inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are automatic t ...
Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding Key Blade Removal and Installation
Special Tools
BO-51098 Flip Key Blade Fixture
For equivalent region tools, refer to Special Tools.
Caution: Failure to properly support the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter assembly while replacing the key blade may cause internal
damage to the transmitter assembly. ...
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan without Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims.
If the material is damaged ...
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