Chevrolet Sonic 2014 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Sonic 2014 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 251: Table Of Contents

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Washer Fluid ....10-21 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Brakes ..... 10-22 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Brake Fluid .
  • Page 252: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Towing the Vehicle General Information Operation ....10-50 Towing the Vehicle ..10-77 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
  • Page 253: Warning

    Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
  • Page 254: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Caution 2.
  • Page 255 Vehicle Care 10-5 To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer.
  • Page 256: Overview

    10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine...
  • Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-7 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See 5. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See 6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. 8. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See...
  • Page 258 10-8 Vehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine...
  • Page 259: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil To ensure proper engine 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See performance and long life, careful attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of important steps will help protect View).
  • Page 260 10-10 Vehicle Care to drain back into the oil pan. When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not have an oil level above the provide an accurate oil level operating range, i.e., the engine reading.
  • Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-11 Selecting the Right Engine Oil specification. See Specification Caution earlier in this section for more Selecting the right engine oil information. depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended specification and viscosity grade. Engine Oil Additives/Engine engine oil can result in engine Oil Flushes damage not covered by the...
  • Page 262: Engine Oil Life System

    10-12 Vehicle Care containing used engine oil. See the When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil manufacturer's warnings about the that oil life has been diminished, it Life System use and disposal of oil products. indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the necessary.
  • Page 263: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid Fluid It is not necessary to check the How to Check Automatic manual transmission fluid level. Transmission Fluid A transmission fluid leak is the only It is not necessary to check the reason for fluid loss.
  • Page 264: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    10-14 Vehicle Care indicated on the reservoir cap. See When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the air cleaner/ filter: Cleaner/Filter for reservoir location. Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the How to Check and Add Fluid scheduled maintenance intervals. Visually check the brake/clutch fluid .
  • Page 265: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-15 Cooling System Warning The cooling system allows the Operating the engine with the air engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter off can cause you or working temperature. others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
  • Page 266: Engine Coolant

    10-16 Vehicle Care Warning Caution (Continued) Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle. you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a Engine Coolant leak.
  • Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-17 Gives boiling protection up to What to Use Never dispose of engine coolant by 129°C (265°F), engine putting it in the trash, pouring it on temperature. the ground, or into sewers, streams, Warning or bodies of water. Have the coolant Protects against rust and changed by an authorized service Adding only plain water or some...
  • Page 268 10-18 Vehicle Care If coolant is visible but the coolant water and DEX-COOL coolant at the Warning (Continued) level is not at or above the mark coolant surge tank, but be sure the pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of cooling system, including the The coolant warning system is set clean drinkable water and...
  • Page 269 Vehicle Care 10-19 a hiss, wait for that to stop. This 4. With the coolant surge tank Warning will allow any pressure still left to pressure cap off, start the be vented out the engine and let it run until you You can be burned if you spill discharge hose.
  • Page 270: Engine Overheating

    10-20 Vehicle Care Caution Caution Warning (Continued) If the pressure cap is not tightly Running the engine without If you keep driving when the installed, coolant loss and coolant may cause damage or a engine is overheated, the liquids possible engine damage may fire.
  • Page 271: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-21 2. Turn the heater on to the highest Washer Fluid Caution temperature and to the highest What to Use fan speed. Open the windows as Do not use engine coolant necessary. When the vehicle needs windshield (antifreeze) in the windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the 3.
  • Page 272: Brakes

    10-22 Vehicle Care Brakes Drum brakes have an inspection Caution hole to inspect lining wear during This vehicle has front disc brakes scheduled maintenance. When the Continuing to drive with worn-out and could have rear drum brakes or front brake pads are replaced, have brake pads could result in costly rear disc brakes.
  • Page 273: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-23 brakes might need adjustment. Brake Fluid since a leak means that sooner Adjust them by backing up and or later the brakes and/or clutch firmly applying the brakes a few will not work well. times. Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
  • Page 274: Battery

    10-24 Vehicle Care When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a Battery Caution low level, the brake warning light Refer to the replacement number comes on. See Using the wrong fluid can shown on the original battery label badly damage brake/clutch when a new battery is needed.
  • Page 275: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care 10-25 1. Before starting this check, be Automatic Transmission Warning (Continued) sure there is enough room Shift Lock Control around the vehicle. for tips on working Function Check 2. Apply both the parking brake around a battery without and the regular brake.
  • Page 276: Ignition Transmission Lock

    10-26 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: moves out of P (Park), contact Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to your dealer for service. P (Park).
  • Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-27 1. Pull the wiper arm a short Caution distance away from the glass (1). Allowing the wiper arm to touch 2. Pull the blade out from the windshield when no wiper the arm (2). blade is installed could damage the windshield.
  • Page 278: Headlamp Aiming

    10-28 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-29 2. For the driver side bulb, remove 6. Install the new bulb in the the windshield washer bottle headlamp assembly by turning filler neck by turning it clockwise. one-quarter turn 7. Reconnect the wiring harness counterclockwise and pulling it connector.
  • Page 280: Fog Lamps

    10-30 Vehicle Care Fog Lamps (LS, LT, Fog Lamps (RS) 5. Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise into the assembly. and LTZ) 6. Reconnect the electrical To replace the front fog lamp bulb: connector. 1. Locate the fog lamp located 7.
  • Page 281: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care 10-31 2. Turn Signal Lamp 4. Remove the bulb socket from License Plate Lamp the taillamp assembly by turning 3. Stop Lamp/Taillamp it counterclockwise. 4. Sidemarker Lamp 5. Remove the bulb by pulling it To replace one of these bulbs: straight out.
  • Page 282: Replacement Bulbs

    10-32 Vehicle Care 1. Bulb Socket Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 2. Bulb Bulb Exterior Lamp Electrical System Number 3. Lamp Assembly Overload Back-Up Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: The vehicle has fuses and circuit Front Fog Lamp 1. Push the left end of the lamp breakers to protect against an assembly toward the right.
  • Page 283: Fuses And Circuit

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are LUV and LUW Engines some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses, circuit...
  • Page 284 10-34 Vehicle Care Mini Fuses Usage Caution Antilock Brake Spilling liquid on any electrical System Valve component on the vehicle may Sunroof damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical Rear Wiper component. Regulated Voltage Control To access the fuses, press the clips Antilock Brake together, and lift the cover.
  • Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-35 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Washer Engine Control Module Cooling Fan K4 Fuel Pump (1.8L) Air Conditioning Engine Control Compressor Clutch Module 5 Start Transmission Fuel System Control Module Relays Usage Control Module 2/ Leveling Horn RLY 1...
  • Page 286 10-36 Vehicle Care LWE Engine The vehicle may not be equipped Relays Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and RLY 9 Powertrain Relay features shown. Mini Fuses Usage RLY 10 Start High Current Relay Antilock Brake System Valve RLY 11 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Sunroof...
  • Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Engine Control Fuel System Control Module 1 Module 3 Antilock Brake System Pump Canister Vent Engine Control Module 2 Blower Washer Injector/ Run/Crank IEC Fuel Pump* Ignition Coil Cooling Fan K4 Engine Control Engine Control...
  • Page 288: Block

    10-38 Vehicle Care * = If equipped HC-Micro Usage Relays Instrument Panel Fuse RLY 12 Start Block U-Micro Usage Relays RLY 6 Not Used/SAI Valve* RLY 8 Fuel Pump* RLY 13 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch RLY 14 High-Beam Headlamps Mini Relays Usage The instrument panel fuse block is RLY 4...
  • Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Body Control Airbag Run/Crank DLIS Module 1 Data Link Run Relay Connector Instrument Cluster Liftgate Release Airbag OnStar Trailer Run/Crank Liftgate Ultrasonic Rear Clock Spring Park Assist Spare Heating, Driver Information Ventilation, and Air Body Control Center...
  • Page 290: Wheels And Tires

    10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Number Usage Warning (Continued) Driver Power Tires and a serious crash. See Window Express Up/Down Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a PTC2 Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer. See PTC1 the same danger as the warranty manual for Battery Connector...
  • Page 291: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-41 All-Season Tires Winter Tires Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased performance on most road surfaces...
  • Page 292: Summer Tires

    10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the same size, load range, and Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original section.
  • Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-43 digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only (01 52) and the last two digits, traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary the year. For example, the third resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at week of the year 2010 would speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph).
  • Page 294: Tire Designations

    10-44 Vehicle Care (4) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to Load Limit Maximum load that code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association.
  • Page 295: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care 10-45 (5) Rim Diameter Diameter of automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air from driving. See conditioning. (6) Service Description These characters represent the load Aspect Ratio The relationship Curb Weight The weight of a...
  • Page 296 10-46 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure outward when mounted on a Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears The maximum air pressure is white lettering, or bears...
  • Page 297: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-47 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the tire in which the ply cords that (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire Load on an individual tire extend to the beads are laid at due to curb weight, accessory 90 degrees to the centerline of weight, occupant weight, and...
  • Page 298 10-48 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading How to Check Caution Information label on the vehicle Use a good quality pocket-type indicates the original equipment Neither tire underinflation nor gauge to check tire pressure. tires and the correct cold tire overinflation is good.
  • Page 299: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-49 Recheck the tire pressure with tire inflation pressure label, you not reached the level to trigger should determine the proper tire illumination of the TPMS low tire the tire gauge. inflation pressure for those tires.) pressure telltale. Return the valve caps on the As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been...
  • Page 300: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-50 Vehicle Care ensure that the replacement or A Tire and Loading Information label alternate tires and wheels allow the shows the size of the original TPMS to continue to function equipment tires and the correct properly. inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold.
  • Page 301 Vehicle Care 10-51 TPMS Malfunction Light malfunction light should go off Caution (Continued) after successfully completing the The TPMS will not function properly sensor matching process. See if one or more of the TPMS sensors the GM approved tire sealant "TPMS Sensor Matching are missing or inoperable.
  • Page 302 10-52 Vehicle Care If the TPMS is not functioning There are two minutes to match the 7. Start with the driver side properly, it cannot detect or signal a first tire/wheel position, and front tire. low tire condition. See your dealer five minutes overall to match all four 8.
  • Page 303: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-53 The tire has a bump, bulge, 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. or split. 13. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, level as indicated on the Tire or other damage that cannot and Loading Information label.
  • Page 304: When It Is Time For New

    10-54 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt. System. See Lightly coat the center of the wheel hub with wheel bearing Check that all wheel nuts are grease after a wheel change or properly tightened.
  • Page 305: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-55 equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the tire manufacturer date is the last weight from the tires.
  • Page 306: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-56 Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed sure they are the same size, Warning rating as the original equipment load range, speed rating, and tires may not be available for H, construction (radial) as the Mixing tires of different sizes, V, W, Y and ZR speed rated original tires.
  • Page 307: Uniform Tire Quality

    Vehicle Care 10-57 may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of electronic systems such as antilock 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading brakes, rollover airbags, traction or to some limited-production control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found tires.
  • Page 308: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-58 Vehicle Care graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law.
  • Page 309: Wheel Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-59 surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Caution (Continued) or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new ground clearance, and tire or tire road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts.
  • Page 310: Tire Chains

    10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Warning It is unusual for a tire to blow out Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. See Do not use tire chains.
  • Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-61 Then see Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) . To use the tire sealant and compressor kit, see changing a flat tire. If it is used for level place to change the tire. To anything else, you or others could help prevent the vehicle from be badly injured or killed if the moving:...
  • Page 312: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-62 Vehicle Care Tire Sealant and equipment, and on some vehicles Warning (Continued) there may not be a place to store Compressor Kit a tire. and compressor kit instructions The tire sealant and compressor and inflate the tire to its Warning can be used to temporarily seal recommended pressure.
  • Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-63 The kit includes: There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the tire sealant canister must be replaced. Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to Temporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire When using the tire sealant and compressor kit during cold temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes.
  • Page 314 10-64 Vehicle Care Do not remove any objects that 4. Attach the air only hose (10) to have penetrated the tire. the sealant canister inlet valve (1) by turning it clockwise 1. Remove the tire sealant until tight. canister (4) and compressor from its storage location.
  • Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-65 Do not pinch the power plug on the Tire and Loading 12. Press the on/off button (5) to cord in the door or window. Information label. See turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle The tire is not sealed and will must be running while using the The pressure gauge (8) may...
  • Page 316 10-66 Vehicle Care 17. Turn the air only hose (10) 21. Return the equipment to its 24. Wipe off any sealant from the counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the wheel, tire, or vehicle. from the tire sealant canister vehicle.
  • Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-67 Using the Tire Sealant and 8. Pressure Gauge 1. Remove the compressor from its storage location. See Compressor Kit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured) 2. Remove the air only hose (10) The kit includes: and the power plug (9) from the bottom of the compressor.
  • Page 318 10-68 Vehicle Care 6. Plug the power plug (9) into the Tire and Loading Information 10. Press the on/off button (5) to accessory power outlet in the label. See turn the tire sealant and vehicle. Unplug all items from compressor kit off. other accessory power outlets.
  • Page 319: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    Vehicle Care 10-69 Storing the Tire Sealant 2. Return the sealant canister and 2. Jack the compressor to their original and Compressor Kit 3. Wheel Wrench storage location. 4. Strap The tire sealant and compressor kit Tire Changing is located in the rear storage area. To access the spare tire and tools: 1.
  • Page 320 10-70 Vehicle Care 4. Remove the compact spare tire. 2. Remove the wheel cover, if the vehicle has one, to reach the for more information. wheel bolts. 5. Remove the jack and tools from their container and place them near the tire being changed. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1.
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-71 5. Insert the jack handle into the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) jack and the wheel wrench onto the end of the jack handle. avoid personal injury and vehicle off and cause an accident. When 6. Turn the wheel wrench damage, be sure to fit the jack lift changing a wheel, remove any clockwise until the lift head is...
  • Page 322 10-72 Vehicle Care 11. Place the compact spare tire Warning (Continued) on the wheel-mounting surface. be tightened with a torque wrench Warning to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque Never use oil or grease on bolts specification supplied by the or nuts because the nuts might aftermarket manufacturer when come loose.
  • Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-73 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or Hatchback collision, loose equipment could 5.
  • Page 324: Compact Spare Tire

    10-74 Vehicle Care Compact Spare Tire (50 mph). To conserve the tread of Do not mix the compact spare tire or the spare tire, have the standard tire wheel with other wheels or tires. repaired or replaced as soon as They will not fit.
  • Page 325: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-75 Jump Starting 3. Good Battery Negative Post Caution 4. Good Battery Positive Post For more information about the Ignoring these steps could result The jump start negative post and vehicle battery, see in costly damage to the vehicle positive post are on the discharged that would not be covered by the battery on the driver side of the...
  • Page 326 10-76 Vehicle Care 2. Position the two vehicles so that 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Warning (Continued) they are not touching. Turn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, 3. Set the parking brake firmly and Be sure the battery has enough except the hazard warning put the shift lever in P (Park) water.
  • Page 327: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-77 5. Connect one end of the red Towing the Vehicle Caution positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the If the jumper cables are Caution discharged battery. connected or removed in the 6. Connect the other end of the red Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting positive (+) cable to the...
  • Page 328: Recreational Vehicle

    10-78 Vehicle Care To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing RS Model with vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle Automatic Transmission such as behind a motor home, see towing: Recreational Vehicle Towing What is the towing capacity of following.
  • Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-79 The vehicle was not designed to be 4. To prevent the battery from towed with all four wheels on the draining while the vehicle is ground. If the vehicle must be being towed, remove the towed, a dolly should be used. See following fuse from the Dolly Towing that follows for more instrument panel fuse...
  • Page 330 10-80 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing from the Front 4. Set the parking brake and remove the key. 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 7.
  • Page 331: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-81 Appearance Care Caution Caution (Continued) Exterior Care Towing the vehicle from the rear products can be obtained from could damage it. Also, repairs your dealer. Follow all Locks would not be covered by the manufacturer directions regarding vehicle warranty.
  • Page 332 10-82 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
  • Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-83 Solvents, alcohols, fuels, The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ or other harsh cleaners. vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and damage always follow these Stripes Ice scrapers or other hard items. cleaning instructions: Aftermarket appearance caps or Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to...
  • Page 334 10-84 Vehicle Care Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at Wheels and Trim Aluminum least once a year. Hot, dry climates or Chrome Clear debris from the air intakes, may require more frequent between the hood and windshield Use a soft, clean cloth with mild application.
  • Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-85 check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or Caution rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion leaks. protection. To avoid surface damage, do not Original manufacturer replacement Body Component Lubrication use strong soaps, chemicals, parts will provide the corrosion abrasive polishes, cleaners, Lubricate all key lock cylinders,...
  • Page 336: Interior Care

    10-86 Vehicle Care Interior Care remain on the surface being 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. leave a residue that creates regularly clean the vehicle's interior. streaks and attracts dirt.
  • Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-87 Cleaning the windshield with water Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the during the first three to six months soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface of ownership will reduce tendency center.
  • Page 338 10-88 Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and these solvents can permanently Natural Open Pore Wood change the appearance and feel For vehicles with high gloss Surfaces surfaces or vehicle displays, use a...
  • Page 339: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-89 Use the floor mat with the Cargo Cover and Floor Mats correct side up. Do not turn Convenience Net it over. Warning Wash with warm water and mild Do not place anything on top of detergent. Do not use chlorine the driver side floor mat.
  • Page 340 10-90 Vehicle Care Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals.
  • Page 363 Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 364 If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's...
  • Page 365 Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 366 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Track the vehicle s The Chevrolet online owner Telephone devices (TTYs)) warranty information. experience is a one-stop resource Roadside Assistance: that allows interaction with...
  • Page 367 General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help representatives. Use the Vehicle Tools section.
  • Page 368 Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. driven on a non-public road or nearest Chevrolet dealer for Chevrolet and General Motors of highway. warranty service, or if the vehicle Canada Limited reserve the right to was in a crash and cannot be make any changes or discontinue driven.
  • Page 369 restricted. Propane and other to Roadside Assistance. If your dealer requests you to bring fuels are not provided through Mechanical failures may be the vehicle for service, you are this service. covered, however any cost for urged to do so as early in the work parts and labor for repairs not day as possible to allow for Vehicle...
  • Page 370 furnished with each new vehicle Rental reimbursement will be limited provides detailed warranty coverage and must be supported by original information. receipts. This requires that you sign If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement warranty repairs, and public and meet state/provincial, local, and transportation is used instead of rental vehicle provider requirements.
  • Page 371 ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 372 Vehicle Identification Many insurance policies provide Number (VIN). reduced protection to the GM If there has been an injury, call vehicle by limiting compensation for Insurance company and policy emergency services for help. Do not damage repairs by using number. leave the scene of a crash until all aftermarket collision parts.
  • Page 373 original GM parts. Remember, In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, recycled parts will not be covered by Owner Manual, and Warranty the GM vehicle warranty. Manual. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, RETAIL SELL PRICE: but you must live with the repair. $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Service Manuals have the diagnosis Depending on your policy limits,...
  • Page 374 Or write to: To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Helm, Incorporated toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Attention: Customer Service (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 write to: Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring Administrator, NHTSA obligation.
  • Page 375 Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: about the vehicle s performance and immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division how it is driven. For example, the Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance vehicle uses computer modules to...
  • Page 376 These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or event data recorder (EDR).
  • Page 377 OnStar Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RFID technology is used in some rules and with Industry Canada vehicles for functions such as tire Standards RSS GEN/210/220/310.
  • Page 379 Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency ....14-2 Navigation voice commands.
  • Page 380 Press the OnStar Emergency button to get a priority connection to an OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Advisor available Directions and Connections 24/7 to: service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically Press to receive directions or Be a Good Samaritan or...
  • Page 381 2. Say Repeat. System responds After the call ends, press the Go with the last direction given, then button on the navigation screen to responds with OnStar ready, begin driving directions. then a tone. If directions are downloaded to the 1.
  • Page 382 Download the OnStar RemoteLink 1. Press . System responds: ® mobile app to select Apple OnStar ready, followed by 1. Press . System responds: ® Android , and BlackBerry devices a tone. OnStar ready. to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, 2.
  • Page 383 Automatic Crash Response, Press and say Minutes then Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Verify to check how many minutes Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle remain and their expiration date. Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Press to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will can assist in canceling or removing...
  • Page 384 to function properly. These systems vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a system can provide in-vehicle may not operate if the battery is crash, or wireless phone network access to all of the OnStar services, discharged or disconnected. congestion or jamming. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
  • Page 385 change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar Roadside Assistance and a route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the locksmith to help gain access to the after the vehicle is driven into an current number. vehicle.
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