Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Starter Switch Check
Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.
For manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal down halfway, and try to start the engine. The vehicle should start only when the clutch pedal is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the vehicle starts when the clutch pedal is not pushed all the way down, contact your dealer for service.
Vehicle Storage
Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be
badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting for tips on working
around a battery without getting ...
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room aroun ...
Other materials:
Windows
Manual Windows
If equipped, use the window crank to open and close each window.
See Manual Windows.
Power Windows
If equipped, press the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the
switch up to close it.
The switches work when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Re ...
Vehicle Personalization
Personalization Menu (Radio without Touchscreen)
Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing
vehicle features.
The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the
vehicle, some may not be available.
CONFIG (Configur ...
Water Pump Pulley Installation
Note: Counterhold the crankshaft balancer. The belt has to be
installed for this procedure.
Install the water pump pulley (2) to the water pump (3).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 water pump pulley bolts (1) with lockin ...
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