Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
The RKE transmitter can have one of the two symbols for the remote trunk release.
With Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks.
Press 
to unlock the driver door or
all doors.
Press 
to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization.
If equipped, press and hold 
or
to release the trunk.
Press and release 
to initiate vehicle
locator.
Press and hold for at least three
seconds to sound the panic alarm.
Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.
Starting the Engine
The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. It assists in starting
the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to START and then
released when the engine begins cr ...
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle. ...
Other materials:
Automatic Door Locks
The vehicle is programmed so that when the doors are closed, the ignition is
on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or
when the vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, the doors
and the trunk/liftgate will lock.
To unlock the doo ...
Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding Key Blade Removal and Installation
Special Tools
BO-51098 Flip Key Blade Fixture
For equivalent region tools, refer to Special Tools.
Caution: Failure to properly support the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter assembly while replacing the key blade may cause internal
damage to the transmitter assembly. ...
Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Note: Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable while
the transmission and the gear selector are in the Park position only. Failure
to do so may cause mis-adjustment.
Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
Verify the transmission range select lever is in the par ...
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