Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Maintenance Schedule

General Information

Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect ...

Owner Checks and Services

At Each Fuel Stop Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil. Once a Month Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection. Check ...

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Tire Pressure Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. Stop as soo ...

Halogen Bulb Warning
Warning: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury: Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb. Leave the lamp switch OFF until th ...

Transmission Replacement (With 1.6L or 1.8L Engine)
Removal Procedure Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement. Remove the transmission range selector lever cabl ...