Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating.
Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
1.8L L4 Engin ...
What to Use
Warning
Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be
dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture
will. The coolant warning sy ...
Other materials:
Cruise Control
If the vehicle is equipped with cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25
mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph).
Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a st ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
EL 42059
J 42059
Cigar Lighter Socket Remover
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Drum Brake Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the drum brake upper return spring (1) for the following
conditions:
Excessive corrosion
Excessive stretching
Broken
Missing
If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake upper return sp ...
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