Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Manual Transmission

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 ...

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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever ...

Engine Oil Change
When a %CHANGE message displays in the DIC, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed ...

Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Inflate the tire to the manufacturer specified pressure as stated on the tire. Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order t ...