Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop the engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.
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 No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard,
the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when the vehicle:
Climbs a long ...
Other materials:
Body Rear Seat Back Trim Panel Replacement (with AMA/AM7)
Body Rear Seat Back Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement.
1
Body Rear Seat Back Trim Pane ...
Secondary Air Injection System Description
The Secondary Air Injection System aids in the reduction of hydrocarbon exhaust
emissions during a cold start. This occurs when the start-up engine coolant temperature
(ECT) is between −10 to +56°C (14?E33°F), the intake air temperature (IAT) is greater
than −10°C (14°F) and it ...
Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement
Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Secondary Air Injection Pump Inlet Pipe
Note: Squeeze the retainer on opposite sides to release.
2
Secondary ...
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