Chevrolet 2013 Sonic Owner's Manual page 325

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 on page 10 11.
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 on page 10 52.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil on page 10 9 and Engine Oil
Life System on page 10 11.
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10 16.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid on
page 10 20.
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See Exterior
Care on page 10 80. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10 26.
Check tire inflation pressures.
See Tire Pressure on
page 10 47.
Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection on page 10 52.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10 13.
Inspect brake system.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See Exterior Care on
page 10 80.
Service and Maintenance
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check on page 3 16.
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 on page 10 80.
Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check on page 10 24.
Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check on
page 10 25.
Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10 25.
Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check on
page 10 25.
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