Vehicle Care - Chevrolet Sonic 2014 Owner's Manual

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Vehicle care

Vehicle care
General Information ................... 183
Vehicle checks ........................... 184
Bulb replacement ....................... 203
Electrical system ........................ 209
Vehicle tools .............................. 216
Wheels and tyres ....................... 217
Jump starting ............................. 227
Towing ....................................... 229
Appearance care ....................... 231
General Information
Accessories and vehicle
modifications
We recommend to use genuine Parts
and Accessories and factory
approved parts specific for your
vehicle type. We cannot assess or
guarantee reliability of other products
- even if they have a regulatory or
otherwise granted approval.
Do not make any modifications to the
electrical system, e.g. changes of
electronic control units (chip tuning).
Caution
Never modify your vehicle. It may
affect the performance, durability
and safety of the vehicle and the
warrant may not cover any
problems caused by the
modification.
Vehicle storage
Storage for a long period of time
Following must be done if the vehicle
should be stored for several months:
■ Wash and wax the vehicle.
■ Have the wax in the engine
compartment and underbody
checked.
■ Fill up fuel tank completely.
■ Clean and preserve rubber seals.
■ Change engine oil.
■ Drain washer fluid reservoir.
■ Check coolant antifreeze and
corrosion protection.
■ Adjust tyre pressure to the value
specified for full load.
■ Park vehicle in dry, well ventilated
place. Engage first or reverse gear.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling.
■ Do not apply the parking brake.
■ Open bonnet, close all doors and
lock the vehicle.