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:

Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors Manual Outside Mirrors Move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror. See Manual Mirrors. Power Outside Mirrors For vehicles with power outside mirrors: Select the mirror by moving the selector switch to L for the driver s ...

Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement
Removal Procedure Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Loosen the charge air cooler inlet air pipe clamp (1) at the ...

Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System DTC Table
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) System DTC Table System DTCs Required to Set System Status to YES If an inspection/maintenance system status indicator did not update to yes during the Inspection/Maintenance Complete System Set Pro ...