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:
Selecting the Alert Timing
The Collision Alert control is on the steering wheel. Press COLLISION ALERT to
set the alert timing to far, medium, near or off. The first button press shows the
current control setting on the DIC. Additional button presses will change this setting.
The chosen setting will remain until it is ...
Ball Joint Inspection
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution.
Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free.
Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom.
Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion.
Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relativ ...
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
The automatic transmission park lock control system is a safety device that prevents
an inadvertent shift out of PARK. The driver must press the brake pedal before moving
the park lever out of the PARK position. The system consists of the following components:
The automatic transmission pa ...
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