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:
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for more information.
Engine Specifications
Engine Drive Belt Routing
1.4L L4 Engine
1.8L L4 Engine (with Air Conditioning)
1. ...
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
Warning: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust
a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:
Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
Slide the ...
Fluid Passages (Gen 2)
Figure 1:
Torque Converter and Differential Housing -
Case Side
Figure 2:
Fluid Pump Body - Fluid Pump Cover Side
Figure 3:
Fluid Pump Cover - Fluid Pump Body Side
Figure 4:
Case - Torque Converter and Differential Housing
Side
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