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:

Center Pillar Reinforcement Replacement
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning. Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Note: The center pillar upper stiffener is made of Dual Phase Steel and should be replaced only at ...

Water Pump Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces and the 3 coolant pump threads. Install NEW gasket. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Caution: Refer to Torque-to-Yield Fastener Caution. Install the coolant pump (1). Install 5 NEW bolts (2) and tighten to 8& ...

Cylinder Head Installation
Special Tools EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Clean the sealing surfaces. Inspect for plane surface. Cylinder block, cylinder head Straight-edge, feeler gauge Install the cylinder head gasket. Install the cylinder head. ...