Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Recommended Fluids

Additional Maintenance and Care

Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is ...

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. ...

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Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to START. When the engine cranks, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm. The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. It assists in starting the engine and protects components. If the ign ...

Load Compartment (Hatchback)
The load compartment cover can be used to conceal objects under it or removed and placed on the bottom of the load compartment to carry larger loads. To remove the load compartment cover: Lift up on the load compartment cover and pull out. Store the load compartment cover on the bottom of ...

Cooling System Description and Operation
Cooling System The cooling system maintains the engine operating temperature at the efficient level under any speed and operating condition. When the engine is cold, the cooling system cools the engine slowly or not at all. The slow cooling of the engine allows the engine to warm u ...