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:

Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a ...

Window Motor Programming - Express Function
Window Motor Normalized Procedure A window motor that has not been normalized will no longer perform the express up and express down functions, this may occur during the following conditions: When a window motor has been disconnected When a door harness has been disconnected ...

Starter Installation
Install the starter (4). Install the lower starter bolt stud (3) and if equipped the washer. Install the upper starter bolt (2) and if equipped the washer (1). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten the starter bolt and starter bolt stud to 25 ...