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:
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are
maintained properly. See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is much
more likely to leak out slowly. But if there is ever a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, ...
Heating and Air Conditioning System Description and Operation
Engine Coolant
Engine coolant is the key element of the heating system. The engine thermostat
controls the normal engine operating coolant temperature. Coolant pumped out
of the engine enters the heater core through the inlet heater hose. The air
flowing through the HVAC module abs ...
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LUV)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
1
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Fasteners (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer to Fas ...
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