Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Summer Tires
This vehicle may come with high performance summer tires. These tires have a special tread and compound that are optimized for maximum dry and wet road performance. This special tread and compound will decrease performance in cold climates, and on ice and snow. We recommend installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving in cold temperatures or on snow or ice covered roads is expected. See Winter Tires.
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not originally equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are
designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing
winter tires on the vehicle if frequ ...
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show
a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
(1) Tire Size ...
Other materials:
General Information
Your vehicle is an important investment. This section describes the required
maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this schedule to help protect against major
repair expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance. It may also help
to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold. It ...
Liftgate Replacement
Liftgate Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Disconnect the liftgate struts. Refer to Liftgate Strut Replacement.
Remove the body lock pillar upper trim. Refe ...
Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement
Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal
and Installation
Remove the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Seat ...
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