Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Starting the Engine

Ignition Positions

The ignition switch has four different positions. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal applied. 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ OFF): When the vehicl ...

Automatic Transmission

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Caution Do not t ...

Other materials:

Front Side Door Adjustment
Front Side Door Adjustment Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement. 1 Front Side Door Caution: Refer to ...

Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaust Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement. Remove the engine oil cooler pipe bolts (1) an ...

Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (Steel Tank)
Removal Procedure Remove the evaporative emission canister bracket fasteners (1). Disconnect the purge solenoid valve electrical connector (1). Disconnect the evaporative emission canister vent hose (2). Disconnect the evaporative emission c ...