Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps, lenses and emblems. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" previously in this section.
Lamp covers are made of plastic, and some have a UV protective coating.
Use only lukewarm water, a soft cloth, and mild car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Do not clean or wipe them while they are dry.
Do not use any of the following on lamp covers:
- Abrasive or caustic agents.
- Washer fluids and other cleaning agents in higher concentrations than suggested by the manufacturer.
- Solvents, alcohols, fuels, or other harsh cleaners.
- Ice scrapers or other hard items.
- Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated.
Caution
Failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Caution
Using wax on low gloss black finish stripes can increase the gloss level and create a non-uniform finish. Clean low gloss stripes with soap and water only.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Caution
Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings can result in a hazy
white finish or pitting. This damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
The bright metal moldings on ...
Air Intakes
Clear debris from the air intakes, between the hood and windshield when washing
the vehicle. ...
Other materials:
Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Press SEEK
to automatically search for available
radio stations.
Hold and drag to the left or right of the radio station to automatically search
for available radio stations.
Manual Tuning
Continue pressing TUNE
to manually change the rad ...
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Service Up and hold the wiper arm off the windshield when performing
the wiper blade replacement.
Pinch the two tabs on top of the wiper blad ...
Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing
Warning: Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying
all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle
control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could lead to serious personal
injury and vehicle damage.
Burnishing the brake pads and br ...
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