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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Other materials:
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
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 slo ...
Engine Heater
The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with
an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap ...
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 ...
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