Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Transmission Indicators and Messages
The following transmission-related indicators and messages may be displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). For a complete listing and description of all vehicle indicators and messages, refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation.
- "TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE"
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This message is displayed when the TCM detects a transmission fluid temperature (TFT) equal to or greater than 132°C (270°F) for 5 seconds.
- “SERVICE TRANSMISSION”
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This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission.
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle on a suitable support. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer
to Tire and Wheel Re ...
Tread Wear Indicators Description
The original equipment tires have tread wear indicators that show when you should
replace the tires.
The location of these indicators are at 60 degree intervals around the outer
diamet ...
Other materials:
Liftgate
To lock or unlock the liftgate from the inside, press
or
on the central locking switch or on
the driver door switch.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for automatic transmissions. For manual transmissions
the parking brake must be engaged.
To open the liftgate from the outside, press
twi ...
Thrust Angles Description
The front wheels aim or steer the vehicle. The rear wheels control tracking.
This tracking action relates to the thrust angle (3). The thrust angle is the path
that the rear wheels take. Ideally, the thrust angle is geometrically aligned with
the body centerline (2).
In the i ...
Turbocharger Installation
Special Tool
EN-49942 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Replace the connect fittings on the turbocharger coolant feed pipe and the
turbocharger coolant return pipe. Refer to Turbocharger Disassemble and Turbocharger
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