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 Regulator Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door window from the guide. Do not remove ...

Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement. 1 Rear Bumper Impact Bar Bolt (Qty:?€‰4 ...

Front Brake Shield Replacement
Removal Procedure Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to ...