Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The indicator light on the instrument panel near the windshield indicates the status of the system.
Off: Vehicle is disarmed.
On Solid: Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or the trunk/ liftgate is open.
Slow Flash: Alarm system is armed.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal. ...
Arming the AlarmSystem
1. Close all doors, the trunk/liftgate, and the hood.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of two ways:
Use the RKE transmitter.
With a door open, press on the
interior of the door.
3. After 30 se ...
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Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle
stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield,
the instrument panel, or the safety belts!
When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is
mor ...
Vehicle Messages
DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may
be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another.
Press any of the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever to acknowledge and clear
them from the display. More urgent messages cannot be cle ...
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open
the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just
turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant before yo ...
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