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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Front Seat Armrest Replacement
Front Seat Armrest Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Front Seat Armrest Cover Zipper Procedure Open the zipper to access the front seat armrest mounting bolt and to remove the armrest cover ...

Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement. Remove the steering column and wheel from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement. Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacem ...

Engine Oil Cooler Assemble
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the engine oil filter cap (1) along with a NEW seal ring (2) and a NEW oil filter element (3) and tighten to  25 Y (18 lb ft). Install the engine oil pressure indicator switch (5) and ...