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 ...
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Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The indicator light on the instrument panel near the windshield indicates the
status of the system.
Off: Vehicle is disarmed.
On Solid: Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or t ...
Cleanliness and Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished, and
lapped surfaces with tolerances that are measured in ten thousandths of an inch.
When any internal engine parts are serviced, care and cleanliness are important.
A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to fr ...
Synchronizers Assemble
1st/2nd Gear Synchronizer
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Note: When servicing the synchronizers, retain them in the
same order that they are removed. Keep the synchronizer components together
and mark them to identify correct location.
Install the synchronizer inserts (1) into ...
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