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 ...

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Engine Heater
The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap ...

Timing Belt Adjustment
Special Tools EN-652 Flywheel Holder EN-6333 Locking Pin EN-6340 Locking Tool EN-6628-A Locking Tool EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit For equivalent regional tool, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the timing belt upper front cover. Refer to Timing Bel ...

Automatic operation
The electronic parking brake in the Nissan Armada will automatically release when the vehicle begins to move, provided the following conditions are met: The engine is running. The transmission is in D (Drive) or R (Reverse). The driver’s door is closed. In some situations, the parking ...