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 Check Link Replacement
Rear Side Door Check Link Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Move the window to the full up position. Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement ...

Airbag Steering Wheel Module Coil Centering
Note: If a double wire harness strap is installed onto the wire harness assembly and steering column, the original holder for the wire strap(s) MUST be reused during installation. Remove the wire harness strap(s) where necessary. Caution: The new SIR coil assembly will ...

Transmission Fluid Pump, Front Differential Carrier Baffle, and Front Differential Ring Gear Installation (6T30)
Transmission Fluid Pump, Front Differential Carrier Baffle, and Front Differential Ring Gear Installation Callout Component Name 1 Torque Converter and Differential Housing Seal 2 Fluid Pu ...