Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Tire Inspection

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / Wheels and Tires / 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.

TPMS Sensor Matching Process

Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. The identification code needs to be matched to a new tire/wheel position after rotating the tires or replacing one or more of the TPMS sensors. T ...

Tire Rotation

Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See Maintenance Schedule. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important. Anytime unusual w ...

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Battery Load Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring t ...

Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 1.4L L4 Engine 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 1.8L L4 Engine 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Warning An e ...

Hood Rear Seal Replacement
Hood Rear Seal Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Hood Rear Seal Procedure Clean the area where the seal will be mounted. Use a suitable solvent with a mixture of 50?€‰percent isopropyl alcohol and 50?� ...

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