Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program.
If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine cooling fan is running. If the engine is overheating, the fan should be running. If it is not, do not continue to run the engine. Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Running the engine without coolant may cause damage or a fire. Vehicle damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
Caution
This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this
procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged.
If no problem is found, check to see if coo ...
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open
the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just
turn it off and get everyone aw ...
Other materials:
Radio without Touchscreen
To set the time and date:
1. Press CLOCK.
2. Select Time and Date Settings.
3. Select Set Time or Set Date.
4. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to adjust the highlighted value.
5. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the next value.
6. To save the time or date and return to the Time and Date Settings men ...
Disc Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The disc brake system consists of the following components:
Disc Brake Pads
Applies mechanical output force from the hydraulic brake calipers to
friction surfaces of brake rotors.
Disc Brake Rotors
Uses mechanical output force ap ...
Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Note: Before performing the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Automated
Bleed Procedure, first perform a pressure bleed of the base brake system. Refer
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