Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
- Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
- Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
- Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
- When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.
- Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.
- Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
- Combine several trips into a single trip.
- Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.
- Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and
displays the %CHANGE message on the
DIC when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.
Remember, the oil ...
Roadside Assistance Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside
Assistance program.
See Roadside ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door window from the guide. Do Not remov ...
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel
drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement.
Remove any lubricant from the CV joint.
Note: Position the cage and the inner race so they a ...
Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement
Special Tools
EN-955 Locking Pin
EN-48488 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the right front wheelhouse liner extension. Refer to Front Wheelhouse
Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement
Install the engine su ...
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