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:

Liftgate (Hatchback)
Warning Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsci ...

Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning. Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. ...

Camshaft Timing Chain Removal
Special Tools EN-952 Fixing Pin EN-953-A Fixing Tool EN-955-10 Fixing Pin from EN-955 Kit For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. The engine should be adjusted to TDC. The crankshaft should be fixed with EN-952 fixing pin. The camshaft should be fixed with EN-953 ...