Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description
Metric wheel/nuts and bolts are identified in the following way:
- The wheel/nut has the word Metric stamped on the face.
- The letter M is stamped on the end of the wheel bolt.
The thread sizes of metric wheel/nuts and the bolts are indicated by the following example: M12 x 1.5.
- M = Metric
- 12 = Diameter in millimeters
- 1.5 = Millimeters gap per thread
Lead/Pull Description
At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount
of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path.
Important: Vehicles will t ...
P-Metric Sized Tires Description
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Replacement tires should be ...
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Trip Odometer
The trip odometer measures the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
function was last reset.
Press the reset stem in the lower right of the tachometer to toggle between the
odometer and the trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold
the reset stem while the ...
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed
to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted
onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly.
The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in ...
Headlamp Aiming
Visual Aiming Preparation Procedure
Note: Some state and local laws specify requirements for headlamp
aim. Comply with all of these laws when performing any headlamp aiming operations.
Headlamp aim should be checked:
When a new headlamp capsule is installed.
If ser ...
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