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Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-11373973) -

2018 - crc - 5/15/17

4 Introduction

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

a : Under Pressure

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

Main Page

Using this Manual3
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information9
System10
Seat Adjustment13
Seat Adjustment14
Interior Lighting16
Steering Wheel Adjustment16
Exterior Lighting17
Windshield Wiper/Washer18
Vehicle Features20
Infotainment System21
Bluetooth22
Center (DIC)23
System24
Stability Control25
Cruise Control26
Remote Vehicle Start27
Keys, Doors, and Windows28
Climate Controls38
Seat Belts39
Delayed Locking40
Transmission41
Liftgate (Hatchback)44
Windows45
Immobilizer Operation46
Exterior Mirrors48
Manual Mirrors48
Convex Mirrors48
Power Mirrors49
Folding Mirrors49
Interior Mirrors49
Manual Rearview Mirror49
Heated Mirrors49
Economy50
Program51
Sun Visors52
Passenger Sensing System54
Seats and Restraints55
Front Seats56
Power Seat Adjustment57
Lumbar Adjustment57
Reclining Seatbacks58
Heated Front Seats59
Front Seat Armrest59
Rear Seats60
Seat Belt Extender67
Safety System Check67
Airbag System68
Where Are the Airbags70
When Should an Airbag Inflate71
What Makes an Airbag72
How Does an Airbag73
What will You See after73
Airbag System Check79
Replacing Airbag System80
Child Restraints80
Older Children80
Infants and Young Children82
Child Restraint Systems84
Where to Put the86
Latch System87
Replacing Latch System94
Front Seat96
Storage Compartments100
Instrument Panel Storage100
Glove Box100
Storage101
Steering Wheel Adjustment103
Instruments and Controls104
Heated Steering Wheel105
Power Outlets107
Warning Lights108
Instrument Cluster109
Trip Odometer111
Fuel Gauge111
Seat Belt Reminders112
Airbag Readiness Light112
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator113
Charging System Light114
Service Vehicle Soon Light116
Brake System Warning Light116
Owner Manual Indicator116
Power Steering Warning Light117
Vehicle Ahead Indicator118
Stabilitrak off Light119
Traction off Light119
Tire Pressure Light120
Engine Oil Pressure Light120
Low Fuel Warning Light121
Immobilizer Light121
Reduced Engine Power Light122
Lamps on Reminder122
Cruise Control Light122
Front Fog Lamp Light122
Hood Ajar Light123
Door Ajar Light123
Information Displays123
Vehicle Messages128
Engine Power Messages129
Vehicle Personalization130
Vehicle Speed Messages130
Exterior Lighting133
Lighting134
Hazard Warning Flashers135
Fog Lamps136
Instrument Panel Illumination Control136
Courtesy Lamps137
Lighting Features137
Reading Lamps137
Entry Lighting137
Dome Lamps137
Exit Lighting137
Battery Power Protection138
Battery Load Management138
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver138
Infotainment System141
Using the System143
Satellite Radio146
Radio Reception147
Backglass Antenna147
Audio Players148
Usb Port148
Bluetooth Audio151
Onstar System152
Climate Control Systems166
Climate Controls167
Air Vents168
Air Intake169
Passenger Compartment Air Filter169
Driving and Operating172
Drunk Driving173
Control of a Vehicle173
Loss of Control174
Driving on Wet Roads175
Winter Driving176
Hill and Mountain Roads176
If the Vehicle Is Stuck178
Vehicle Load Limits178
Starting and Operating181
Ignition Positions183
Starting the Engine185
Engine Heater187
Shifting into Park188
Shifting out of Park189
Parking over Things that Burn190
Engine Exhaust191
Running the Vehicle While Parked191
Automatic Transmission192
Manual Mode193
Manual Transmission194
Parking Brake197
Ride Control Systems198
Brake Assist198
Driver Assistance Systems203
Rear Vision203
Parking Assist204
Filling the Tank210
Fuels in Foreign Countries210
Fuel Additives210
Filling a Portable Fuel Container211
Trailer Towing212
Vehicle Care215
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements216
Vehicle Checks216
Doing Your Own Service Work216
Accessories and Modifications216
Engine Oil222
Engine Oil Life System224
Automatic Transmission Fluid225
Manual Transmission Fluid226
Hydraulic Clutch226
Cooling System228
Engine Overheating231
Washer Fluid233
Brake Fluid234
Starter Switch Check236
Mechanism Check237
Ignition Transmission Lock Check237
Wiper Blade Replacement237
Headlamp Aiming240
Bulb Replacement240
Halogen Bulbs240
License Plate Lamp243
Electrical System243
Electrical System Overload243
Fuses and Circuit Breakers244
Engine Compartment Fuse Block244
Instrument Panel Fuse Block249
Wheels and Tires251
Winter Tires252
Summer Tires252
Tire Sidewall Labeling253
Tire Designations255
Tire Terminology and Definitions256
Tire Pressure258
Tire Pressure Monitor System259
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation260
Tire Inspection263
Tire Rotation263
Buying New Tires265
Different Size Tires and Wheels267
Uniform Tire Quality Grading267
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance268
Wheel Replacement269
Tire Chains269
If a Tire Goes Flat270
Tire Changing272
Compact Spare Tire276
Jump Starting277
Towing the Vehicle280
Recreational Vehicle Towing280
Appearance Care283
Exterior Care283
Interior Care287
Floor Mats290
General Information292
Service and Maintenance293
Maintenance and Care300
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants303
Maintenance Replacement Parts304
Maintenance Records305
Technical Data306
Vehicle Identification306
Technical Data307
Engine Drive Belt Routing309
Customer Information311
Customer Assistance Offices312
Online Owner Center313
Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program314
Roadside Assistance Program314
Courtesy Transportation Program316
Scheduling Service Appointments316
Collision Damage Repair317
Service Publications Ordering Information319
Radio Frequency Statement320
Reporting Safety Defects321
Vehicle Data322
Event Data Recorders322
Onstar Overview324
Onstar325
Index337

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