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:
Audible Warnings Description and Operation
The audible warnings alert the driver of a system concern or a critical vehicle
condition. The radio generates the audible warnings through the speakers. The radio
receives audible warning requests via the serial data circuit. If the radio receives
multiple audible warning requests, the warnin ...
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note: There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative
emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
Bartholomew (1)
Q Release (2)
Squeeze to Rele ...
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel
Lower Compartment Replacement.
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