Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: System Settings
Auto Volume
This feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise.
The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the feature can be turned off.
1. Press 
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2. Select Settings.
3. Select Radio Settings.
4. Select the setting by pressing < or >.
5. Press 
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Auto Store (AS)
This feature automatically stores the stations with the strongest reception.
To store or update the stations, press and hold the AS screen button.
To listen to a auto stored station:
1. Select AM or FM.
2. Press the AS screen button.
3. Press < or > repeatedly to select the desired AS page.
4. Press the desired preset station screen button.
If AS is pressed with no stored stations, AS will update.
Audio Settings
The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source.
Tone Settings: Press menu, then tone settings from the AM or FM menu.
- EQ (Equalizer): Press < or > to select a sound style or turn off the sound style. When in tone settings “Manual” and “Talk” may be the only settings available depending on the sound system.
- Bass, Mid (Midrange), or Treble: Press − or + to change the desired sound style from −12 to +12.
- Fader or Balance: Adjust the front/rear or left/right speakers by dragging the dot in the vehicle image on the screen.
- Reset: Restore the settings back to default settings.
Press OK to exit Tone Settings.
Radio Controls with Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, menus shown on
the display, and steering wheel controls.
Turning the System On or Off
(Power): Press and hold to turn
the radio on ...
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Conference Calling
Conference calling and three-way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone
and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
To start a conference while in a current call:
1. Turn or press the Push/MENU/ TUNE knob.
2. Select Enter Number.
3. Enter the character sequence then select C ...
Engine Heater
The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with
an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap ...
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Installation
Install the exhaust manifold heat shield (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts (1) and the washers and
tighten to 8 Y (71 lb in).
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