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 ...
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Eliminating Unwanted Odors in Vehicles
GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and
Sealers, may control or eliminate odors in the interior and luggage compartment
areas of GM vehicles. This non-toxic, biodegradable, odorless product has been shown
to greatly reduce or remove the following types of o ...
Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection
Special Tools
EN-8087 Cylinder Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing material from the gasket mating surfaces (2).
Clean the engine block (1) and lower crankcase in a cleaning tank with solvent
appropriate for aluminum. Refer ...
Drive Range, Third Gear (Gen 2)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission
control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input
and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors
to determine the precise moment to comman ...
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