Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
- Indicator LIGHT ON
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Refer to the owner's manual for the descriptions and explanations of all indicator lights.
For diagnosis and repair information related to an indicator light, refer to the System Diagnosis and the Description of Operation that the message relates to.
- Message Displayed
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Refer to the owner's manual for descriptions and explanations of all messages displayed.
For diagnosis and repair information related to a displayed message, refer to the System Diagnosis and the Description of Operation that the message relates to.
- CHANGE TIMING BELT MESSAGE
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The Instrument Cluster monitors the odometer mileage to determine when timing belt (if equipped) replacement may be necessary. After the vehicle has accumulated approximately 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometers), the Instrument Cluster may display the CHANGE TIMING BELT message. After the engine timing belt has been replaced, reset the CHANGE TIMING BELT message by locating and removing the fuses that supply power to the Instrument Cluster for two minutes.
Hood Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Hood Ajar Switch
The body control module (BCM) applies B+ to the hood ajar signal circuit
and monitors the voltage to determine the position of the hood. When the hood
is closed, the sw ...
Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the park brake lever is in the fully released
position.
Disconnect t ...
Other materials:
Rear Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or
equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible
brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner
will cause the f ...
Battery Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the battery retainer bolt (1) and the battery retainer (2).
Loosen the battery positive cable ju ...
Evaporative Emission Control System Description
Typical Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System Hose Routing Diagram
(1)
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Valve
(2)
EVAP Canister
(3)
EVAP Vapor Tube
(4)
Vapor Recirculation Tube
(5) ...
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