Hood Release - Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Owner's Manual

1-20 In Brief
to highlight YES or NO. Press
the SET/CLEAR button to
confirm.
Be careful not to reset the oil life
display accidentally at any time
other than after the oil is changed.
It cannot be reset accurately.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10 12.

Hood Release

To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle
inside the vehicle. It is located
on the lower left side of the
instrument panel.
2. Go the front of the vehicle, move
the secondary hood release
lever to the right, located under
the front center of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and securely place
the hood prop into the slot on
the underside of the hood.
See Hood on page 10 4.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving
tips to get the best fuel economy
possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate,
use cruise control.
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.
Replace the vehicle's tires with
the same TPC Spec number
molded into the tire's sidewall
near the size.
Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new Chevrolet,
you are automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance program.
See Roadside Assistance Program
on page 13 5 for more information.