Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: New Vehicle Break-In

Notice:

The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

• Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
• Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.

Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.

Jump Starting

For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery. If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following step ...

Starting System Description and Operation

The starter motors are non-repairable starter motors. They have pole pieces that are arranged around the armature. Both solenoid windings are energized. The pull-in winding circuit is completed to ...

Other materials:

Rear Side Door Window Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Side Door Window Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Preliminary Procedures Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim ...

Differential Case Disassemble
Special Tools 6-9607346 Sensor Ring Gear Puller J-810704 Steering Column Center Bar Puller J-810721 Axle Shaft Seal Remover Support Base R-0006749 Support Base R-0407011 Bearing Race Remover R-0007761 Universal Handle for Pullers and Installers S-9407195 Pinion Gear Case Bearing ...

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the front wheel drive shaft from the trans ...