Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Starting and Operating

Certification Label

Label Example A vehicle-specific Certification label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). The label tells the gross weight capacity of the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicl ...

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 t ...

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Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing the stem could remove the chr ...

Battery Tray Replacement
Battery Tray Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement. Unclip the engine control module (ECM) bracket from the battery tray and set aside. Unclip the ...

Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Replacement
Removal Procedure Set the park brake and chock the wheels. Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shift lever pin. Press the locking tabs inward in order to release the transmission range selector lev ...