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 Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed
to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted
onto each tire and wheel as ...
Other materials:
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Sedan with Sunroof)
Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
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Warning: Do not attempt to repair or alter the head impact
energy-absorbing material glued to the headliner or to the garnish trims.
If the material is damaged ...
Brake Pad Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Inspect the disc brake pads at regular intervals, or whenever the tire and
wheel assemblies are removed from the vehicle.
If replacement is necessary, always replace disc brake pads in axle sets.
Inspect both edges of the disc brake ...
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement
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Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover. Refer to
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement.
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