Chevrolet Sonic Owner's 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.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
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Other materials:
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the rear storage area.
1. Lift the trim cover.
2. Remove the tire sealant canister (1) and the compressor (2).
To store the tire sealant canister and compressor:
1. Attach the sealant/air hose to the sealant canister inlet valve.
2. Return the ...
Communication Interface Module Bracket Replacement
Communication Interface Module Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower compartment. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement
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Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
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Front Bumper Fascia ...
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