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:
Tire and Loading Information Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number
of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in
kilograms and pounds.
The Tire and Loadi ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EL 38758
EL 50074
J 38758
Parasitic Draw Test Switch
EL 50313
EL 42000
EL 50076
J 42000
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Manual Transmission Shift Lever and Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Remove the floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement.
Lift upward and disengage (do not remove) both cable lock
adjusters (1) to release the internal cable assembly, one for each side.
Block the shift control housing, push the selector lever ( ...
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