Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel, and is held in that position while starting the vehicle, damage may occur to the hydraulic power steering system and there may be loss of power steering assist.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the
clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the
clutch pedal is not all the way down. ...
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Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped
on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either
forward or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the driver completely stops
and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a ...
Battery Charging
Special Tools
EL 50313 Battery Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Diagnostic Aids
For best results, use an automatic taper-rate battery charger with a
voltage capability of 16 V.
The charging area should be well ventilated.
Do not charge a bat ...
Evaporator Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (LHD)
Evaporator Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Evaporator Air Refrigerant Temperature Sensor
Procedures
Disconnect the refrigerant temperature sensor
electrical connector.
Twist a ...
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