Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in Neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. The vehicle will not start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in
any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not t ...
Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When
the engine cranks, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine
gets warm.
The vehicle has a Computer ...
Other materials:
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the air conditioning compressor. Refer to
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement.
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Oil Pr ...
Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Measurement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Note: Any disc brake rotor that exhibits thickness variation exceeding
the maximum acceptable level must be refinished or replaced. Thickness variation
exceeding the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation.
If the inboard fricti ...
Transmission Indicators and Messages
The following transmission-related indicators and messages may be displayed on
the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). For a complete listing and description of all
vehicle indicators and messages, refer to Indicator/Warning
Message Description and Operation.
"TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ...
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