Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
- Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
- Keep the interior temperature cool.
- Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides.
- Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments often.
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:
Allow extra following distance.
Pass with caution.
Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Keep the windshield washer fl ...
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat
or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Che ...
Other materials:
Tire and Wheel Balancing (Wheel Pilot Bore Greasing)
Beginning with MY 2011 vehicle, pilot bore grease should be applied.
To enable this, grease must be applied to the pilot bore to prevent the
wheel from seizing onto the hub.
Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for pilot bore lubricant
part number.
Do not use any pene ...
Spark Plug Inspection
Spark Plug Usage
Ensure that the correct spark plug is installed. An incorrect spark
plug causes driveability conditions.
Ensure that the spark plug has the correct heat range. An incorrect
heat range causes the following conditions:
Spark plug fouling—Colder plu ...
Camshaft Sprocket Replacement
Special Tools
EN-6340 Camshaft Adjuster Locking Tool
EN-6628–A Camshaft Locking Tool
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement. ...
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