Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Oil Change
When a 
%CHANGE message displays
in the DIC, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600
mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate
the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained
dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset
accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/ 3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System.
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil.
Once a Month
Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure.
Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection.
Check ...
Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services.
See Tire Rotation.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filte ...
Other materials:
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Approv ...
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the right and left windshield side garnish moldings. Refer
to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement.
Remove the front floor c ...
Transmission Indicators and Messages
The following transmission-related indicators and messages may be displayed on
the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). For a complete listing and description of all
vehicle indicators and messages, refer to Indicator/Warning
Message Description and Operation.
"TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ...
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