Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Certification Label
Label Example
A vehicle-specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). The label tells the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for the vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle.
And, if there is a heavy load, it should be spread out. See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this section.
Warning
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This can cause systems to break and change the way the vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle.
If you put things inside the vehicle—like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else—they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
Warning
Things inside the vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.
- . Put things in the cargo area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as far forward as possible. Try to spread the weight evenly.
- . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
- . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle.
- . Secure loose items in the vehicle.
- . Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and ...
Other materials:
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
The LATCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. LATCH
attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to the
anchors in the vehicle. The LATCH system is designed to make installation of a child
restraint easier.
In order to use the LATCH syst ...
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference
or static, unplug the item from the accessory p ...
Fuel System Cleaning
Note: If the fuel filter is plugged, the fuel tank should be inspected
internally and cleaned if necessary.
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
Remove the fuel pump module assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Replacement.
Inspect the fue ...
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