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:
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement (LUV)
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor
Replacement.
1
Air Conditio ...
Turbocharger System Description
12
(1)
Turbocharger Bypass Solenoid Valve
(2)
Multifunction Intake Air Sensor
(3)
Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve
(4)
Turbocharger
(5)
Turbocharger Bypass Valve
(6)
Turbocharger Was ...
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement
Automatic Transmission Fluid Pressure Test Hole Plug Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Fluid Pressure Test Plug
Caution: Refer to Component Fastener
Tightening Caution.
Tighten
12 Y (106& ...
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