Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
- The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
- There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber.
- The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
- The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
- The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.
Tire Inflation Description
When you inflate the tires to the recommended inflation pressures, the factory-installed
wheels and tires are designed in order to handle loads to the tire's rated load
capacity. Incorrect tir ...
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Learn
Special Tools
EL-46079 Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnostic Tool
EL-50448 Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Learn Mode Descr ...
Other materials:
Climate Controls
If equipped with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation
can be controlled for the vehicle.
Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning
1. Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipp ...
Manual Transmission
The vehicle may be equipped with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission.
Caution
Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or R (Reverse)
can damage the clutch. Shift the manual transmission in the proper sequence, and
time the gear shifting with the accelerator to ...
Steering Angle Sensor Centering
The steering angle sensor does not require centering often. Centering of the
steering angle sensor might be required after certain service procedures are performed.
Some of these procedures are as follows:
Wheel alignment
Steering gear replacement
Steering column replacement
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