Chevrolet sonic 2016 Owner's Manual page 304

Engine Oil Change
When a % CHANGE message
displays in the DIC, have the engine
oil and filter changed within the next
1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the
best conditions, the engine oil life
system may not indicate the need
for vehicle service for up to a year.
The engine oil and filter must be
changed at least once a year and
the oil life system must be reset.
Your trained dealer technician can
perform this work. If the engine oil
life system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within 5 000 km/
3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the
oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life
System 0 228.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See Tire
Rotation 0 266.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0 226 and Engine Oil Life
System 0 228.
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant 0 233.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0 237.
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care 0 292. Replace worn or
damaged wiper blades. See
Wiper Blade Replacement
0 242.
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure 0 261.
Service and Maintenance
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0 266.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 230.
Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0 292.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care 0 292.
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 0 55.
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0 292.
Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0 240.
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