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Chevrolet Sonic 2013 Quick Reference Manual

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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Chevrolet Sonic.
More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment described in
this guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner
Manual in your glove box.
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  • Page 1 Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Chevrolet Sonic. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box.

  • Page 2: Instrument Panel Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Instrument Turn Signal Lever/ Trip Driver Windshield Panel Illumination Driver Information Odometer Information Wipers Rear Wiper Control Center ControlsF Reset Stem* Center Lever ControlF Cruise Tilt/Telescopic Exterior Lamp Hood Audio Steering Control Steering Control Release Lever Wheel ControlsF Buttons Wheel Lever Symbols...
  • Page 3 Power Door Card Hazard Warning Locks Button Audio System Holder Flashers Button Driver’s Heated Climate Passenger’s Seat ButtonF Controls Heated Seat ButtonF *To reset the trip odometer that is currently displayed, press and hold the reset stem on the tachometer. Note: Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster, as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.

  • Page 4: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm Unlock Press and release to locate your vehicle. Press to unlock The turn signal lamps will flash and the the driver’s door. horn will sound. Press again to unlock all doors Press and hold to activate the alarm. The and liftgate turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will (if equipped).

  • Page 5: Card Holder

    SEATS Manual Driver’s Seat A. Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment Lift the handle under the front of the seat near the center console to slide the seat forward or rearward. B. Seat Height Adjustment Ratchet the middle lever up or down repeatedly to raise or lower the seat. C.

  • Page 6: Wipers And Washers

    LIGHTING Automatic Headlamp System Off/On AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) in the daytime and the headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary. Parking Lamps Headlamps Fog LampsF Press to turn the fog lamps and parking lamps on or off.

  • Page 7: Climate Controls

    CLIMATE CONTROLS Air delivery modes: Vent Mode Bi-level Mode Floor Mode Defog Mode Recirculation Temperature Air Conditioning Defrost Mode Control Mode Mode Rear Window/Outside Driver’s Heated Fan Speed Passenger’s Heated Mirror Defogger Seat Control Seat Control Control/Off Climate control system with heated seats shown Recirculation Mode Recirculation Mode can help to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle.

  • Page 8: Audio System

    AUDIO SYSTEM MENU/TUNE: 1–6: CD/AUX: RADIO Open and Favorite Play a CD or BAND: Auxiliary select menus/ Power/ preset portable audio AM, FM, Volume Eject disc input jack Tune radio stations stations device FAV: INFO: TONE: SEEK CONFIG: BACK: Display Display Previous/ Open the...
  • Page 9 Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Not all devices will support all functions. Streaming audio by Bluetooth is available only with the Chevrolet MyLink system Pair a Device Home button.
  • Page 10 It offers a variety of entertainment options, including streaming audio from the Internet through a smartphone. For more information, including device compatibility, visit www.chevrolet.com/mylink or call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767). PANDORA Internet Radio ®...

  • Page 11: Vehicle Personalization

    DRIVER INFORMATION CENTERF The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages. A. MENU Press to display the Fuel menu (may include average speed, fuel range, average fuel economy and timer) or the Vehicle Information menu (may include remaining oil life, units, language and tire learn).

  • Page 12: Hill Start Assist

    CRUISE CONTROLF Setting Cruise Control 1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster. 2. When traveling at the desired speed, rotate the switch down to the SET/– position to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.
  • Page 13 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONF Manual Mode Manual Mode allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to provide engine braking. 1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position. 2.

  • Page 14: Code Set Indicator

    STORAGE FEATURES (5-DOOR MODEL ONLY) Cargo Floor Storage Compartment Remove the Cover Additional storage space is available under 1. Lift up the cover and pull it out. the rear cargo floor cover. 2. Store the cover on the bottom of the load compartment.

  • Page 15: Tire Pressure Monitor

    TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when a sig- nificant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle’s tires. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch.

  • Page 16: Roadside Assistance

    TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872) As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program for 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense to you. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the open road.

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