Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Maintenance
Air Intake
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule. To find out what type of filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts.
1. Open the glove box completely and pull it to remove.
2. Remove the filter cover by unscrewing both sides of the cover.
3. Install the new air filter.
4. Reinstall the air filter cover and glove box in reverse order.
See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.
Air Vents
Use the air vents located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel
to direct the airflow. Move the slats on the center air vents to direct airflow.
Turn the knobs on the side air vents ...
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Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle:
Use the key in the driver door to lock all doors or unlock the driver door
only.
Press or
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.
To lock the doors from inside the vehic ...
Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)
Note: The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from
the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the lower shock absorber
tube is normal. DO NOT replace the shock absorber for this condition.
Condition ...
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp.
Procedure
Loosen clamp and remove air cleaner outlet duct from air cleaner assembly.
2
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