Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position.
- For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
- For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in neutral.
On all vehicles, the ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Transmission Adaptive Functions
The 6T30/40/45/50 transmission utilizes a line pressure control system during
upshifts to compensate for the normal wear of transmission components. As the apply
components within the transmission ...
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Parking Brake Adjustment (Drum Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use
ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut.
Apply and fully release the park brake several times. Verify that the park
brake lever releases completely.
Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red B ...
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the EVAP canister cover fasteners (1) and cover (2).
Warning: Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component
tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside t ...
Exhaust Manifold Installation
Clean the exhaust manifold sealing surface.
Install a NEW exhaust manifold gasket (1) to the cylinder head.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution.
Install the exhaust manifold (3) and tighten the NEW nu ...
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