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Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Body Repair Manual (812 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 26.9 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Preface
4
General Information
54
Body Hardware and Trim
107
Body Repair
212
Body Systems
401
Roof
580
Seatbelts
594
Seats
606
Restraints 08
655
Steering
683
Suspension
703
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Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Owner's Manual (354 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 5.53 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Using this Manual
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
9
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
11
Trunk Release
12
Seat Adjustment
13
Second Row Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Mirror Adjustment
16
Interior Lighting
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Climate Controls
19
Vehicle Features
21
Satellite Radio
22
Portable Audio Devices
22
Steering Wheel Controls
23
Cruise Control
23
Power Outlets
24
Performance and Maintenance
25
Hood Release
27
Roadside Assistance Program
28
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Interior Mirrors
29
Keys and Locks
30
Keys
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
31
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
31
Remote Vehicle Start
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
33
Door Locks
34
Automatic Door Locks
35
Central Locking System
35
Delayed Locking
35
Door Ajar Reminder
35
Safety Locks
36
Keys, Doors, and Windows
30
Doors
36
Trunk (Sedan)
36
Liftgate (Hatchback)
38
Anti-Theft Alarm System
39
Immobilizer
39
Immobilizer Operation
39
Vehicle Security
39
Vehicle Security
39
Exterior Mirrors
40
Convex Mirrors
40
Folding Mirrors
41
Heated Mirrors
41
Manual Mirrors
41
Power Mirrors
41
Interior Mirrors
42
Manual Rearview Mirror
42
Manual Windows
42
Windows
42
Power Windows
43
Sun Visors
44
Roof
45
Sunroof
45
Windows
42
Restraints
47
Head Restraints
48
Seats and Restraints
48
Head Restraints
48
Front Seats
50
Seat Adjustment
50
Reclining Seatbacks
51
Front Seat Armrest
52
Heated Front Seats
53
Rear Seats
54
Rear Seats
54
Safety Belts
56
How to Wear Safety Belts
57
Safety Belts
57
Lap-Shoulder Belt
58
Properly
58
Pregnancy
63
Safety Belt Extender
63
Safety Belt Use During
63
Safety System Check
63
Safety Belt Care
64
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
64
Airbag System
65
Where Are the Airbags
67
When Should an Airbag
69
Inflate
69
What Makes an Airbag
70
Inflate
70
How Does an Airbag
70
Restrain
70
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
70
Passenger Sensing
72
Passenger Sensing System
72
System
72
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
76
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
76
Airbag System Check
77
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
77
Child Restraints
78
Older Children
78
Infants and Young
80
Children
80
Child Restraint Systems
82
Where to Put the Restraint
84
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
85
Latch System
85
System
88
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
91
Securing Child Restraints
91
(Rear Seat)
91
Securing Child Restraints
94
Passenger Seat)
94
Glove Box
97
Instrument Panel Storage
97
Load Compartment
97
Luggage/Load Locations
97
Storage Compartments
97
Additional Storage Features
98
Instruments and Controls
99
Controls
100
Instruments and Controls
100
Steering Wheel Adjustment
100
Steering Wheel Controls
100
Horn
100
Windshield Wiper/Washer
101
Rear Window Wiper
102
Washer
102
Compass
102
Clock
103
Power Outlets
103
Cigarette Lighter
104
Ashtrays
105
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
105
Instrument Cluster
106
Speedometer
107
Odometer
107
Trip Odometer
107
Tachometer
107
Fuel Gauge
107
Safety Belt Reminders
108
Airbag Readiness Light
109
Passenger Airbag Status
109
Indicator
109
Charging System Light
110
Indicator Lamp
111
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
111
Service Vehicle Soon
113
Light
113
Owner Manual Indicator
113
Code Set Indicator
113
Brake System Warning
114
Light
114
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
114
Up-Shift Light
115
Speed Sensitive Power
115
Light
115
Steering (SSPS) Warning
115
Traction off Light
116
Stabilitrak ® off Light
116
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
116
Engine Coolant Temperature
117
Tire Pressure Light
117
Warning Light
117
Engine Oil Pressure Light
118
Low Fuel Warning Light
118
High-Beam on Light
119
Immobilizer Light
119
Light
119
Reduced Engine Power
119
Cruise Control Light
120
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
120
Front Fog Lamp Light
120
Lamps on Reminder
120
Door Ajar Light
121
Information Displays
121
Driver Information
121
Center (DIC)
121
Vehicle Messages
125
Vehicle Messages
125
Vehicle Personalization
125
Lighting
129
Exterior Lamp Controls
129
Exterior Lighting
130
Daytime Running
130
Lamps (DRL)
130
Flash-To-Pass
130
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
130
Automatic Headlamp
131
System
131
Fog Lamps
132
Hazard Warning Flashers
132
Turn and Lane-Change
132
Signals
132
Interior Lighting
133
Courtesy Lamps
133
Instrument Panel Illumination
133
Dome Lamps
134
Reading Lamps
134
Lighting Features
134
Battery Load Management
134
Battery Power Protection
135
Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction
137
Introduction
138
Infotainment System
138
Overview (AM-FM Radio)
138
Theft-Deterrent Feature
138
Operation
141
Radio
145
AM-FM Radio
145
Satellite Radio
147
Radio Reception
148
Fixed Mast Antenna
149
Satellite Radio Antenna
149
Audio Players
149
CD Player
149
Auxiliary Devices
152
Phone
155
Bluetooth Audio
155
Bluetooth (Overview)
155
Controls)
157
Recognition)
161
Climate Control Systems
167
Air Vents
169
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
170
Driving and Operating
171
Driving and Operating
172
Driving Information
172
Distracted Driving
172
Driving for Better Fuel
172
Economy
172
Braking
173
Control of a Vehicle
173
Defensive Driving
173
Drunk Driving
173
Steering
174
Loss of Control
175
Off-Road Recovery
175
Driving on Wet Roads
176
Highway Hypnosis
176
Hill and Mountain Roads
177
Winter Driving
177
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
179
Vehicle Load Limits
180
Starting and Operating
185
Ignition Positions
185
New Vehicle Break-In
185
Starting the Engine
187
Engine Heater
188
Retained Accessory
189
Power (RAP)
189
Shifting into Park
190
Transmission)
190
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
191
Engine Exhaust
192
Parking
192
Parking over Things
192
That Burn
192
Running the Vehicle While
193
Running the Vehicle While Parked
193
Automatic Transmission
194
Manual Mode
195
Manual Transmission
196
Brakes
198
Antilock Brake
198
System (ABS)
198
Parking Brake
199
Ride Control Systems
199
System (TCS)
199
Traction Control
199
Stabilitrak System
201
Cruise Control
203
Fuel
205
Recommended Fuel
205
California Fuel
206
Fuel Additives
206
Fuels in Foreign Countries
206
Gasoline Specifications
206
Requirements
206
Filling the Tank
207
Container
209
Filling a Portable Fuel
209
General Towing
209
Information
209
Cruise Control
203
Fuel
205
Towing
209
Conversions and Add-Ons
210
Add-On Electrical
210
Equipment
210
Electrical System
211
General Information
212
California Proposition
212
Appearance Care
212
Jump Starting
212
California Perchlorate
213
Materials Requirements
213
Accessories and Modifications
213
Vehicle Care
212
Vehicle Checks
214
Doing Your Own
214
Service Work
214
Hood
214
Engine Oil
219
Engine Oil Life System
222
Automatic Transmission
222
Automatic Transmission Fluid
222
Fluid
222
Manual Transmission
223
Fluid
223
Hydraulic Clutch
223
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
223
Cooling System
225
Engine Coolant
226
Engine Overheating
229
Washer Fluid
230
Brakes
231
Brake Fluid
232
Battery
233
Function Check
234
Starter Switch Check
234
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
235
Replacement
236
Wiper Blade Replacement
236
Headlamp Aiming
237
Bulb Replacement
238
Halogen Bulbs
238
Headlamps, Front Turn
238
Signal and Parking
238
Lamps
238
Taillamps, Turn Signal
240
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
240
Lamps
240
License Plate Lamp
241
Electrical System
242
Overload
242
Replacement Bulbs
242
Fuses and Circuit
243
Breakers
243
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
243
Block
246
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
246
Tire Sidewall Labeling
248
Tires
248
Wheels and Tires
248
Tire Designations
251
Tire Terminology and Definitions
251
Tire Pressure
254
Tire Pressure Monitor
256
System
256
Tire Pressure Monitor
257
Operation
257
Tire Inspection
260
Tire Rotation
260
When It Is Time for New
261
Tires
261
Buying New Tires
262
Different Size Tires and Wheels
264
Uniform Tire Quality
264
Grading
264
Wheel Alignment and Tire
266
Balance
266
Wheel Replacement
266
Tire Chains
267
If a Tire Goes Flat
267
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
269
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
276
Tire Changing
277
Compact Spare Tire
283
Jump Starting
284
Towing the Vehicle
287
Recreational Vehicle
287
Towing
287
Appearance Care
290
Exterior Care
290
Interior Care
293
Floor Mats
296
Service and Maintenance
297
Maintenance Schedule
299
And Care
305
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
308
Maintenance Replacement Parts
310
Maintenance Records
311
Vehicle Identification
315
Vehicle Data
316
Capacities and Specifications
316
Technical Data
317
Engine Drive Belt Routing
317
Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information
319
Customer Information
319
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
319
Customer Information
321
Customer Assistance
321
Offices
321
Customer Assistance for Text
322
Online Owner Center
322
Program
323
Roadside Assistance
323
Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
323
Scheduling Service
325
Appointments
325
Courtesy Transportation
326
Program
326
Collision Damage Repair
327
Service Publications
330
Ordering Information
330
Reporting Safety Defects
331
Government
331
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
332
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
332
Event Data Recorders
332
Identification (RFID)
333
Onstar
333
Radio Frequency
333
Statement
334
Onstar Overview
335
Emergency
336
Navigation
336
Onstar Services
336
Security
336
Connections
338
Diagnostics
339
Onstar Additional Information
339
Passenger Sensing
343
Headlamps, Front Turn
348
Signal, and Parking
348
For Children (Latch)
349
Traction Control System
349
Recommended Fluids
349
Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Owner's Manual (352 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 5.5 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Using this Manual
3
Index
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
4
In Brief
5
Climate Control Systems
7
Initial Drive Information
7
Remote Vehicle Start
8
Information
9
Liftgate
9
Trunk Release
10
Head Restraint Adjustment
12
Second Row Seats
12
Passenger Sensing System
13
Mirror Adjustment
13
Exterior Lighting
15
Climate Controls
16
Vehicle Features
18
Portable Audio Devices
19
Cruise Control
20
Maintenance
22
Performance and Maintenance
22
Hood Release
24
Onstar Overview
25
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Interior Mirrors
27
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
29
Doors
34
Trunk (Sedan)
34
Keys, Doors, and Windows
35
Liftgate (Hatchback)
36
System
37
Vehicle Security
37
Immobilizer
37
Immobilizer Operation
37
Anti-Theft Alarm System
37
Exterior Mirrors
38
Convex Mirrors
38
Manual Mirrors
39
Power Mirrors
39
Folding Mirrors
39
Heated Mirrors
39
Interior Mirrors
40
Manual Rearview Mirror
40
Manual Windows
41
Power Windows
41
Sun Visors
42
Roof
43
Sunroof
43
Restraints
45
Head Restraints
46
Seats and
46
Front Seats
48
Seat Adjustment
48
Reclining Seatbacks
49
Heated Front Seats
51
Rear Seats
52
Safety Belts
54
Safety Belts
55
How to Wear Safety Belts
55
Properly
56
Lap-Shoulder Belt
56
Safety Belt Use During
61
Pregnancy
61
Safety Belt Extender
61
Safety System Check
61
Replacing Safety Belt System
62
Safety Belt Care
62
Airbag System
63
Where Are the Airbags
65
When Should an Airbag
67
Inflate
67
How Does an Airbag
68
Restrain
68
What Makes an Airbag
68
Inflate
68
What will You See after an
68
Passenger Sensing
70
System
70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
74
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
75
Airbag System Check
76
Replacing Airbag System
76
Parts after a Crash
76
Child Restraints
77
Older Children
77
Infants and Young
79
Children
79
Child Restraint Systems
81
Where to Put the Restraint
83
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
85
Latch System
85
System
88
Replacing LATCH System
90
Parts after a Crash
90
Securing Child Restraints
91
Position)
93
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat)
93
Luggage/Load Locations
97
Storage
97
Storage Compartments
97
Additional Storage Features
98
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
91
Instruments and Controls
99
Horn
100
Instruments and Controls
100
Steering Wheel Adjustment
100
Steering Wheel Controls
100
Windshield Wiper/Washer
101
Clock
102
Compass
102
Rear Window Wiper
102
Washer
102
Power Outlets
103
Ashtrays
104
Cigarette Lighter
104
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
105
Instrument Cluster
106
Fuel Gauge
107
Odometer
107
Speedometer
107
Tachometer
107
Trip Odometer
107
Safety Belt Reminders
108
Airbag Readiness Light
109
Charging System Light
110
Indicator Lamp
111
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
111
Passenger Airbag Status
110
Indicator
110
Code Set Indicator
113
Owner Manual Indicator
113
Service Vehicle Soon
113
Light
113
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
114
Brake System Warning Light
114
Brake System Warning
114
Light
114
Speed Sensitive Power
115
Steering (SSPS) Warning
115
Light
115
Traction off Light
115
Up-Shift Light
115
Stabilitrak ® off Light
116
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
116
Engine Coolant Temperature
116
Warning Light
117
Tire Pressure Light
117
Engine Oil Pressure Light
117
Low Fuel Warning Light
118
Immobilizer Light
118
Reduced Engine Power
119
Light
119
High-Beam on Light
119
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
119
Front Fog Lamp Light
119
Lamps on Reminder
120
Cruise Control Light
120
Door Ajar Light
120
Information Displays
121
Driver Information
121
Center (DIC)
121
Vehicle Messages
124
Vehicle Personalization
125
Lighting
129
Daytime Running
130
Lamps (DRL)
130
Flash-To-Pass
130
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
130
Automatic Headlamp
131
System
131
Hazard Warning Flashers
131
Fog Lamps
132
Turn and Lane-Change
132
Signals
132
Interior Lighting
133
Instrument Panel Illumination
133
Courtesy Lamps
133
Dome Lamps
133
Reading Lamps
133
Lighting Features
134
Battery Load Management
134
Battery Power Protection
134
Infotainment System
135
Infotainment System
136
Theft-Deterrent Feature
136
Overview (Radio with CD)
137
Operation
140
AM-FM Radio
143
Satellite Radio
145
Radio Reception
147
Audio Players
148
CD Player
148
Fixed Mast Antenna
148
Satellite Radio Antenna
148
Auxiliary Devices
150
Bluetooth (Overview)
153
Phone
153
Controls)
155
Recognition)
158
Air Vents
167
Air Intake
168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
168
Driving and Operating
169
Driving and Operating
170
Driving Information
170
Driving for Better Fuel
170
Economy
170
Distracted Driving
170
Defensive Driving
171
Drunk Driving
171
Control of a Vehicle
172
Braking
172
Steering
172
Off-Road Recovery
173
Loss of Control
174
Driving on Wet Roads
174
Highway Hypnosis
176
Hill and Mountain Roads
176
Winter Driving
177
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
178
Vehicle Load Limits
179
Starting and Operating
183
New Vehicle Break-In
183
Ignition Positions
183
Starting the Engine
185
Engine Heater
187
Retained Accessory
187
Power (RAP)
187
Shifting into Park
188
Transmission)
188
Automatic Transmission
188
Parking
189
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
189
Engine Exhaust
190
Parking over Things
190
That Burn
190
Automatic Transmission
191
Manual Mode
193
Manual Transmission
194
Antilock Brake
195
System (ABS)
195
Brakes
195
Parking Brake
196
Ride Control Systems
197
Traction Control
197
System (TCS)
197
Stabilitrak System
199
Cruise Control
200
Recommended Fuel
203
Gasoline Specifications
203
California Fuel
203
Requirements
203
Fuels in Foreign Countries
204
Fuel Additives
204
Filling the Tank
205
Filling a Portable Fuel
206
Container
206
General Towing
207
Information
207
Conversions and Add-Ons
207
Add-On Electrical
207
Equipment
207
Bulb Replacement
209
Accessories and Modifications
211
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
211
California Proposition 65
211
Vehicle Care
211
Warning
211
Vehicle Checks
212
Doing Your Own Service Work
212
Hood
212
Engine Oil
217
Engine Oil Life System
220
Automatic Transmission
221
Fluid
221
Manual Transmission
221
Hydraulic Clutch
221
Automatic/Manual Transmission Fluid
221
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
222
Cooling System
223
Engine Coolant
224
Engine Overheating
228
Washer Fluid
229
Brakes
230
Brake Fluid
231
Battery
233
Starter Switch Check
233
Function Check
234
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
234
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
235
Replacement
235
Bulb Replacement
237
Halogen Bulbs
237
Headlamp Aiming
237
Headlamps, Front Turn
237
Signal and Parking
237
Lamps
237
License Plate Lamp
239
Taillamps, Turn Signal
239
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
239
Lamps
239
Replacement Bulbs
240
Electrical System
241
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
242
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
242
Wheels and Tires
247
Tire Sidewall Labeling
248
Tire Designations
250
Tire Terminology and Definitions
250
Tire Pressure
253
Tire Pressure Monitor
254
System
254
Tire Pressure Monitor
255
Operation
255
Tire Inspection
258
Tire Rotation
258
When It Is Time for New
260
Tires
260
Buying New Tires
260
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
262
Different Size Tires and Wheels
262
Uniform Tire Quality
262
Grading
262
Wheel Alignment and Tire
264
Balance
264
Wheel Replacement
264
Tire Chains
265
If a Tire Goes Flat
266
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
268
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
275
Tire Changing
275
Compact Spare Tire
281
Jump Starting
282
Recreational Vehicle
285
Towing
285
Towing the Vehicle
285
Appearance Care
288
Exterior Care
288
Interior Care
291
Floor Mats
294
Service and Maintenance
295
Maintenance Schedule
297
Services
303
Lubricants, and Parts
307
Maintenance Replacement Parts
309
Maintenance Records
310
Technical Data
313
Vehicle Data
314
Engine Drive Belt Routing
315
Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information
317
Customer Information
317
Customer Assistance
319
Offices
319
P.O. Box
319
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
320
Online Owner Center
320
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
321
Roadside Assistance
321
Scheduling Service
323
Scheduling Service Appointments
323
Courtesy Transportation
324
Courtesy Transportation Program
324
Collision Damage Repair
325
Service Publications
327
Ordering Information
327
Reporting Safety Defects
328
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
328
Government
328
Government
329
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
329
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
330
Event Data Recorders
330
Onstar
331
Radio Frequency
331
Identification (RFID)
331
Statement
331
Onstar Services
334
Emergency
334
Navigation
334
Security
334
Connections
336
Diagnostics
337
Onstar Additional Information
337
Onstar Additional
337
For Children (Latch)
347
Traction Control System
347
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Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Quick Reference Manual (17 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.22 MB
Table of Contents
Instrument Panel Controls
2
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
4
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
5
Wipers and Washers
6
Climate Controls
7
Audio System
8
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
10
Bluetooth® System
10
Driver Information Center
11
Vehicle Personalization
11
Cruise Control
12
Manual Transmission
12
Automatic Transmission
13
Card Holder
14
Tire Pressure Monitor
15
Trip Odometer Reset
15
Engine Oil Life System
15
Recreational Vehicle Towing
15
Roadside Assistance
16
Chevrolet Owner Center
16
Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Getting To Know Manual (17 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.21 MB
Table of Contents
Instrument Panel Controls
2
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
4
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel
5
Wipers and Washers
6
Climate Controls
7
Audio System
8
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
10
Bluetooth® System
10
Driver Information Center
11
Vehicle Personalization
11
Cruise Control
12
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12
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13
Card Holder
14
Tire Pressure Monitor
15
Trip Odometer Reset
15
Engine Oil Life System
15
Recreational Vehicle Towing
15
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16
Chevrolet Owner Center
16
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