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:
Engine Cover Replacement
Engine Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
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Engine Cover
Procedure
Use a suitable tool to first unclip the front of the cover, then rotate
the cover backward and pull upward to remove.
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SIR Identification Views
The SIR Identification Views shown below illustrate the approximate location
of all SIR components available for the vehicle. This will assist in determining
the appropriate SIR Disabling and Enabling for a given service procedure, refer
to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Supplemental Inf ...
Hydraulic Clutch System Bleeding
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Brake fluid must not come in contact with mineral oils and
greases. The smallest amount of such could lead to malfunction or breakdown
of the clutch.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint
and Electrical Com ...
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