Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Doing Your Own Service Work
Warning
It can be dangerous to work on your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual for your vehicle before doing any service work.
If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information.
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records.
Caution
Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Vehicle Checks
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Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower
left side of the instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hoo ...
Other materials:
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless
service carrier to work.
Accepting a Call
Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob to “Answer” and press the Push/ MENU/TUNE knob to
accept the call.
Declining a Call
Turn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob to “Decline” and p ...
Liftgate Hinge Replacement
Liftgate Hinge Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement.
Lower the rear of the headliner to access the inner bolts. Refer
to Headlining Trim Panel Replac ...
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Disassembly Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s)
in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The
piston(s) ...
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