Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
- To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
- To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Electronic Park Lock Description and Operation
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission and a floor mounted console
gear shift, it has an electronic park lock system (EPL). The EPL system purpose
is to prevent the ignition key fr ...
Control Valve Body Assembly Assemble (Gen 1)
Control Valve Body Assembly Assemble
Callout
Component Name
1
Valve Body Ball Check Valve (Qty: 6)
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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be— whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being
conscious during and after a crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater
if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has ai ...
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, and vehicle speed information.
Avoid covering the GPS antenna, located on the roof, for long perio ...
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan with Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
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Component Name
Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims.
If the material is damaged ...
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