Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Trip Computer
The trip computer is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
It provides the driver with driving information such as average speed, fuel range, average fuel economy, and a timer.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item displayed. This is not used to reset the trip odometer. To reset the trip odometer, use the reset button on the tachometer in the instrument cluster.
2. 
(Band): Turn the band to scroll
through the menu items.
3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen displayed on the DIC.
To operate the trip computer, turn band on the turn signal lever.
The following is a list of the trip computer items”
- Average Speed
- Fuel Range
- Average Fuel Economy
- Timer
Some items can be reset by pressing the SET/CLR button.
Average Speed
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This display shows the average speed. To reset the average speed to zero, press and hold the SET/ CLR button while the average speed is displayed.
Fuel Range
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This displays the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
Average Fuel Economy
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This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset the average fuel economy, press and hold the SET/CLR button while the average fuel economy is displayed.
Timer
This display can be used as a timer. To start/stop the timer, press SET/ CLR while the timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. The timer will record up to 99:59 hours, after which the display will return to zero. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR.
Trip Computer
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system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability
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This vehicle is equipped with a shift lock control. The shift lock control is
designed to:
Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with
the shift lever button fully released.
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