Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
- Starting the Engine
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
- Remote Vehicle Start
- Liftgate
- Trunk Release
- Windows
- Seat Adjustment
- Second Row Seats
- Head Restraint Adjustment
- Safety Belts
- Passenger Sensing System
- Mirror Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Climate Controls
- Transmission
Instrument Panel
1. Air Vents.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls.
3. Instrument Panel Illumination Control.
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals.
5. Instrument Cluster.
6. Horn.
7. Windshield Wiper/W ...
Starting the Engine
The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. It assists in starting
the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to START and then
released when the engine begins cr ...
Other materials:
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
. Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first
805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake
or slo ...
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt. Refer to Intermediate
Steering Shaft Replacement.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Inst ...
Fuel System Description
Fuel System Overview
The fuel system is an electronic returnless on-demand design. A returnless
fuel system reduces the internal temperature of the fuel tank by not returning
hot fuel from the engine to the fuel tank. Reducing the internal temperature
of the fuel tank results in lo ...
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