Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: When to Check and What to Use
The common hydraulic clutch and brake master cylinder fluid reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview for reservoir location.
Hydraulic Clutch
For vehicles with a manual transmission, it is not necessary to regularly check
brake/clutch fluid unless there is a leak suspected. Adding fluid will not correct
a leak. A fluid loss in this syst ...
How to Check and Add Fluid
Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level
is at the MIN (minimum) line on the side of the reservoir. The brake/ hydraulic
clutch fluid system should be closed an ...
Other materials:
Starting the Engine
The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. It assists in starting
the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to START and then
released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for
a few seconds or until the engine starts. If the eng ...
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak
is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off.
If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the system ...
Torque Converter Housing Cleaning and Inspection
Torque Converter Housing Cleaning and Inspection
Callout
Component Name
Caution: After cleaning the transmission components, allow
to air dry. Do not use cloth or paper towels in order to dry any transmission
compone ...
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