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Chevrolet sonic 2016 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet sonic 2016 Owner's Manual (353 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2
- Introduction
  3
  - Using this Manual
    3
  - Vehicle Symbol Chart
    4
In Brief 5 in Brief Vehicle Features

6
- In Brief
  6
- Instrument Panel
  
  7
- Initial Drive Information
  
  9
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    9
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    9
  - System
    9
  - Door Locks
    10
  - Liftgate
    10
  - Trunk Release
    10
  - Windows
    11
  - Seat Adjustment
    12
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    13
  - Passenger Sensing System
    13
  - Safety Belts
    13
  - Second Row Seats
    13
  - Mirror Adjustment
    14
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    14
  - Exterior Lighting
    15
  - Interior Lighting
    15
  - Climate Controls
    16
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    16
  - Transmission
    17
  - Starting the Engine
    18
- Vehicle Features
  
  19
  - Radio(S)
    19
  - Satellite Radio
    20
  - Portable Audio Devices
    20
  - Bluetooth
    20
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    21
  - Cruise Control
    21
  - Driver Information
    22
    
    Center (DIC)
    22
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    22
    
    System
    22
  - Lane Departure
    22
    
    Warning (LDW)
    22
  - Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
    22
  - Power Outlets
    23
  - Sunroof
    23
- Performance and Maintenance
  
  24
  - Traction Control/Electronic
    24
    
    Stability Control
    24
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    24
  - Engine Oil Life System
    24
  - Driving for Better Fuel
    25
    
    Economy
    25
  - Roadside Assistance
    25
    
    Program
    25
Keys, Doors, and Windows 25 Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

26
- Keys and Locks
  
  26
  - Keys, Doors, and Windows
    26
    
    Keys
    26
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
    28
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    28
    
    System
    28
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    30
    
    Door Locks
    31
    
    Delayed Locking
    32
    
    Automatic Door Locks
    33
    
    Lockout Protection
    33
    
    Safety Locks
    33
    
    Doors
    34
    
    Trunk (Sedan)
    34
    
    Liftgate (Hatchback)
    36
    
    Vehicle Alarm System
    37
    
    Vehicle Security
    37
    
    Immobilizer
    38
    
    Immobilizer Operation
    38
    
    Convex Mirrors
    39
    
    Exterior Mirrors
    39
    
    Manual Mirrors
    39
    
    Power Mirrors
    39
    
    Folding Mirrors
    40
    
    Heated Mirrors
    40
    
    Interior Mirrors
    40
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror
    40
    
    Windows
    40
    
    Manual Windows
    41
    
    Power Windows
    41
    
    Sun Visors
    42
    
    Sunroof
    43
- Vehicle Security
  
  37
- Exterior Mirrors
  
  39
- Interior Mirrors
  
  40
- Windows
  
  40
- Roof
  
  43
Seats and

44
- Head Restraints
  
  44
  - Seats and Restraints
    44
    
    Head Restraints
    44
- Front Seats
  
  46
  - Seat Adjustment
    46
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    47
  - Front Seat Armrest
    48
  - Heated Front Seats
    48
- Rear Seats
  
  49
- Safety Belts
  
  51
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    52
    
    Properly
    52
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    53
  - Safety Belt Use During
    55
    
    Pregnancy
    55
  - Safety Belt Extender
    56
  - Safety System Check
    56
  - Safety Belt Care
    56
  - Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
    56
- Airbag System
  
  57
  - Where Are the Airbags
    59
  - When Should an Airbag
    60
    
    Inflate
    60
  - How Does an Airbag
    61
    
    Restrain
    61
  - What Makes an Airbag
    61
    
    Inflate
    61
  - What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
    62
  - Passenger Sensing System
    63
  - Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    67
  - Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
    67
    
    Vehicle
    67
  - Airbag System Check
    68
  - Replacing Airbag System Parts
    68
    
    After a Crash
    68
- Child Restraints
  
  69
  - Older Children
    69
  - Infants and Young Children
    70
  - Child Restraint Systems
    73
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    74
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    75
  - Replacing LATCH System Parts
    81
    
    After a Crash
    81
  - Securing Child Restraints
    81
    
    (Rear Seat)
    81
  - Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
    83
  - Storage
    87
    
    Additional Storage Features
    88
    
    Load Compartment
    88
Instruments and

90
- Instruments and Controls
  90
  - Horn
    91
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    91
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    91
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    92
  - Compass
    93
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    93
  - Clock
    94
  - Power Outlets
    95
  - Indicators
    96
  - Warning Lights
    96
  - Instrument Cluster
    97
  - Fuel Gauge
    98
  - Odometer
    98
  - Speedometer
    98
  - Tachometer
    98
  - Trip Odometer
    98
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    99
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    100
  - Indicator
    100
  - Passenger Airbag Status
    100
  - Charging System Light
    101
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
    101
  - Brake System Warning
    103
  - Light
    103
  - Owner Manual Indicator
    103
  - Service Vehicle Soon Light
    103
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    104
  - Up-Shift Light
    104
  - Warning Light
    104
  - (LDW) Light
    105
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    105
  - Lane Departure Warning
    105
  - Light
    105
  - Power Steering Warning
    105
  - Power Steering Warning Light
    105
  - Vehicle Ahead Indicator
    105
  - Light
    106
  - OFF Light
    106
  - Stabilitrak off Light
    106
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    106
  - Traction off Light
    106
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    107
  - Engine Oil Pressure Light
    107
  - Tire Pressure Light
    107
  - Warning Light
    107
  - Immobilizer Light
    108
  - Light
    108
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    108
  - Reduced Engine Power
    108
  - Cruise Control Light
    109
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    109
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    109
  - High-Beam on Light
    109
  - Indicator Light
    109
  - Lamps on Reminder
    109
  - Center (DIC)
    110
  - Door Ajar Light
    110
  - Driver Information
    110
  - Information Displays
    110
  - Engine Oil Messages
    112
  - Tire Messages
    112
  - Trip Computer
    112
  - Vehicle Messages
    112
  - Vehicle Personalization
    114
- Controls
  
  91
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and
  
  96
- Indicators
  
  96
Lighting

121
- Exterior Lighting
  121
  - Lighting
    121
    
    Exterior Lamp Controls
    121
    
    Changer
    122
    
    Daytime Running
    122
    
    Flash-To-Pass
    122
    
    Headlamp High/Low-Beam
    122
    
    Lamps (DRL)
    122
    
    Automatic Headlamp
    123
    
    Hazard Warning Flashers
    123
    
    System
    123
    
    Fog Lamps
    124
    
    Signals
    124
    
    Turn and Lane-Change
    124
    
    Control
    125
    
    Courtesy Lamps
    125
    
    Dome Lamps
    125
    
    Instrument Panel Illumination
    125
    
    Interior Lighting
    125
    
    Reading Lamps
    125
    
    Battery Load Management
    126
    
    Entry Lighting
    126
    
    Exit Lighting
    126
    
    Lighting Features
    126
    
    Battery Power Protection
    127
    
    Exterior Lighting Battery
    127
    
    Saver
    127
Infotainment

128
- Introduction
  
  128
  - Infotainment System
    128
    
    Infotainment
    128
    
    Theft-Deterrent Feature
    129
    
    Overview (AM-FM Radio)
    130
    
    Home Page
    132
    
    Touchscreen)
    132
    
    Operation
    133
- Radio
  
  137
  - AM-FM Radio
    137
  - Satellite Radio
    141
  - Radio Reception
    142
  - Satellite Radio Antenna
    143
  - Multi-Band Antenna
    143
- Audio Players
  
  143
  - USB Port
    143
  - Auxiliary Devices
    145
  - Bluetooth Audio
    146
  - Bluetooth (Overview)
    147
    
    Controls)
    148
    
    Recognition)
    154
    
    Hands-Free Phone
    159
- Downloadable Applications
  
  161
  - (Overview)
    161
  - (Pandora)
    163
  - Smartphone Link (Stitcher)
    165
- Bluetooth Phone/Devices
  
  166
  - Pictures and Movies
    166
    
    Audio System
    166
    
    System
    168
    
    System)
    171
    
    System)
    173
- Agreements
  
  175
- Trademarks and License
  
  175
  - Climate Controls
    177
    
    Air Vents
    179
    
    Air Intake
    180
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    180
Driving and

181
- Driving and Operating
  181
- Driving Information
  
  182
  - Defensive Driving
    182
  - Distracted Driving
    182
  - Drunk Driving
    182
  - Braking
    183
  - Control of a Vehicle
    183
  - Steering
    183
  - Loss of Control
    184
  - Off-Road Recovery
    184
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    185
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    186
  - Winter Driving
    186
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    187
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    188
- Starting and Operating
  
  191
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    191
  - Ignition Positions
    192
  - Starting the Engine
    193
  - Engine Heater
    194
  - Retained Accessory
    195
    
    Power (RAP)
    195
  - Shifting into Park
    196
    
    Transmission)
    196
  - Shifting out of Park
    197
    
    Transmission)
    197
  - Parking
    197
  - Parking over Things
    197
    
    That Burn
    197
- Engine Exhaust
  
  198
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    198
- Automatic Transmission
  
  199
  - Manual Mode
    200
- Manual Transmission
  
  201
- Brakes
  
  203
  - Antilock Brake
    203
    
    System (ABS)
    203
  - Parking Brake
    203
  - Brake Assist
    204
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    204
- Ride Control Systems
  
  205
  - Traction Control/Electronic
    205
    
    Stability Control
    205
- Cruise Control
  
  207
- Driver Assistance Systems
  
  209
  - Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
    209
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    211
    
    System
    211
  - Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
    213
  - Fuel
    214
- Fuel
  
  215
  - California Fuel
    215
    
    Requirements
    215
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    216
  - Fuel Additives
    216
  - Filling the Tank
    216
  - Filling a Portable Fuel
    217
    
    Container
    217
General Information

220
318 Customer Information Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information

319
- Customer
  
  330
- Information
  
  330
  - Trailer Towing
    
    218
    
    Information
    218
    
    Vehicle Care
    220
    
    Accessories and Modifications
    221
    
    California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
    221
    
    California Proposition
    221
    
    General Information
    221
    
    Warning
    221
    
    Doing Your Own
    222
    
    Service Work
    222
    
    Vehicle Checks
    222
    
    Hood
    223
    
    Overview
    224
    
    Engine Oil
    227
    
    Engine Oil Life System
    229
    
    Automatic Transmission
    230
    
    Fluid
    230
    
    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    231
    
    Hydraulic Clutch
    231
    
    Manual Transmission Fluid
    231
    
    Cooling System
    233
    
    Engine Coolant
    234
    
    Engine Overheating
    237
    
    Washer Fluid
    238
    
    Brakes
    239
    
    Brake Fluid
    240
    
    Battery - North America
    241
    
    Starter Switch Check
    241
    
    Check
    242
    
    Function Check
    242
    
    Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    242
    
    Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
    242
    
    Wiper Blade Replacement
    243
    
    Bulb Replacement
    244
    
    Halogen Bulbs
    244
    
    Headlamp Aiming
    244
    
    Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
    245
    
    And LTZ)
    246
    
    Fog Lamps
    246
    
    Fog Lamps (RS)
    246
    
    Lamps
    246
    
    Stoplamps, and Back-Up
    246
    
    Taillamps, Turn Signal
    246
    
    License Plate Lamp
    247
    
    Replacement Bulbs
    248
    
    Electrical System
    249
    
    Electrical System Overload
    249
    
    Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    249
    
    Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    250
    
    Block
    253
    
    Tires
    255
    
    Wheels and Tires
    255
    
    All-Season Tires
    256
    
    Winter Tires
    256
    
    Summer Tires
    257
    
    Tire Sidewall Labeling
    257
    
    Tire Designations
    259
    
    Tire Terminology and Definitions
    260
    
    Tire Pressure
    262
    
    System
    263
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    263
    
    Operation
    264
    
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    264
    
    Tire Inspection
    267
    
    Tire Rotation
    267
    
    Tires
    268
    
    When It Is Time for New
    268
    
    Buying New Tires
    269
    
    Different Size Tires and Wheels
    271
    
    Grading
    271
    
    Uniform Tire Quality
    271
    
    Balance
    273
    
    Wheel Alignment and Tire
    273
    
    Wheel Replacement
    273
    
    If a Tire Goes Flat
    274
    
    Tire Chains
    274
    
    Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    276
    
    Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    282
    
    Tire Changing
    282
    
    Compact Spare Tire
    287
    
    America
    288
    
    Jump Starting
    288
    
    Jump Starting - North
    288
    
    Towing the Vehicle
    290
    
    Recreational Vehicle
    291
    
    Towing
    291
    
    Appearance Care
    293
    
    Exterior Care
    293
    
    Interior Care
    298
    
    Floor Mats
    301
    
    Service and Maintenance
    302
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    303
    
    Maintenance and Care
    309
    
    Recommended Fluids
    312
    
    Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    312
    
    Maintenance Replacement Parts
    313
    
    Maintenance Records
    314
    
    Technical Data
    315
    
    Engine Drive Belt Routing
    318
    
    Customer Information
    319
    
    Procedure
    319
    
    Customer Information
    320
    
    Customer Assistance
    321
    
    Offices
    321
    
    Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    322
    
    Online Owner Center
    322
    
    Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
    323
    
    Program
    323
    
    Roadside Assistance
    323
    
    Appointments
    325
    
    Courtesy Transportation
    325
    
    Program
    325
    
    Scheduling Service
    325
    
    Collision Damage Repair
    326
    
    Information
    326
    
    Service Publications Ordering Information
    328
    
    Radio Frequency
    329
    
    Statement
    329
    
    Government
    330
    
    Reporting Safety Defects
    330
    
    Reporting Safety Defects to
    330
    
    Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    330
    
    Event Data Recorders
    331
    
    Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
    331
    
    Onstar
    332
    
    Onstar
    333
    
    Emergency
    334
    
    Navigation
    334
    
    Onstar Services
    334
    
    Security
    334
    
    Connections
    335
    
    Diagnostics
    337
    
    Information
    337
    
    Onstar Additional
    337
    
    Onstar Additional Information
    337
    
    Index
    343
    
    Air Conditioning
    345
  - Conversions and Add-Ons
    
    218
    
    Add-On Electrical
    218
    
    Equipment
    218
  - Customer Information
    
    319

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Chevrolet sonic 2016 Owner's Handbook Manual (253 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

2
- Introduction
  3
  - Introduction
    4
- In Brief
  7
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    8
  - Seat Belt
    9
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    10
Instrument Panel Overview

12
- Side Air Vents
  14
  - Washer and Wiper Systems
    17
  - Starting off
    22
Windows

24
- Keys, Doors and Windows
  24
  - Keys, Locks
    24
  - Central Locking Button
    26
    
    Automatic Locking
    28
    
    Child Locks
    29
  - Doors
    30
  - Vehicle Security
    34
  - Exterior Mirrors
    36
    
    Convex Shape
    36
    
    Manual Adjustment
    36
  - Interior Mirrors
    37
  - Windows
    38
    
    Manual Windows
    38
    
    Power Windows
    38
  - Roof
    40
  - Heated Rear Window
    40
- Seats, Restraints
  42
  - Front Seats
    43
  - Seat Position
    43
  - Seat Adjustment
    44
  - Airbag System
    49
  - Front Airbag System
    50
  - Side Airbag System
    51
  - Child Restraints
    52
  - Child Restraint Systems
    52
  - Child Restraint Installation Locations
    54
  - Isofix Child Restraint
    57
- Storage
  61
  - AUX, USB Ports
    62
    
    Sunglasses Storage
    63
    
    Underseat Storage
    63
    
    Load Compartment Cover
    66
    
    Loading Information
    67
Controls

68
- Instruments and Controls
  68
  - Horn
    69
    
    Power Outlets
    75
    
    Cigarette Lighter
    76
  - Warning Lights, Gauges and Indicators
    77
    
    Fuel Gauge
    79
    
    Control Indicators
    79
    
    Seat Belt Reminder
    83
    
    Airbag and Belt Tensioners
    83
    
    Turn Signal
    83
  - Clutch Pedal
    84
    
    Power Steering
    85
    
    Antilock Brake System
    85
    
    Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    85
    
    Engine Coolant
    86
    
    Engine Oil Pressure
    86
    
    Rear Fog Light
    87
    
    Low Fuel
    87
    
    Cruise Control
    87
  - Information Displays
    88
  - Driver Information Centre
    88
  - Vehicle Messages
    91
  - Warning Chimes
    91
  - Trip Computer
    92
  - Vehicle Personalisation
    94
  - Board Information Display
    94
- Lighting
  97
  - Headlight Range Adjustment
    99
    
    Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    100
    
    Rear Fog Lights
    101
    
    Reversing Lights
    101
    
    Misted Light Covers
    101
    
    Instrument Panel Illumination Control
    102
    
    Lighting Features
    103
    
    Exit Lighting
    103
- Infotainment System
  104
  - Infotainment System
    105
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    123
  - Auxiliary Devices
    133
  - Hands Free Phone
    145
- Climate Control
  154
  - Air Conditioning System
    156
  - Air Vents
    159
  - Adjustable Air Vents
    159
  - Fixed Air Vents
    160
  - Pollen Filter
    160
  - Air Intake
    160
  - Air Conditioning Regular
    161
Driving and Operating Driving Hints Starting and Operating

162
- Driving and Operating
  162
  - Ignition Switch
    163
  - Engine Exhaust
    166
  - Automatic Transmission
    167
  - Manual Transmission
    172
  - Brakes
    173
  - Brake Pedal
    173
  - Parking Brake
    174
  - Ride Control Systems
    175
    
    Electronic Stability
    175
    
    Traction Control System
    175
  - Cruise Control
    176
  - Object Detection Systems
    178
    
    Parking Assist
    178
    
    Fuel for Petrol Engines
    179
Vehicle Care 183 Vehicle Care General Information Vehicle Storage

184
- Vehicle Care
  184
- Vehicle Checks
  185
  - Performing Work
    185
  - Engine Oil
    193
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    196
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    196
  - Engine Air Filter
    197
  - Power Steering Fluid
    198
  - Washer Fluid
    199
  - Brake Fluid
    200
  - Vehicle Battery
    201
  - Diesel Fuel Filter
    202
  - Diesel Fuel System
    203
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    203
- Bulb Replacement
  204
  - Tail Lights
    207
  - Side Turn Signal Lights
    208
  - Brake Light
    208
  - Number Plate Light
    209
- Electrical System
  210
  - Engine Compartment Fuse
    210
- Vehicle Tools
  217
- Wheels and Tyres
  218
  - Tyre Pressure
    218
  - Winter Tyres
    218
  - Tyre Designations
    218
  - Tread Depth
    219
  - Tyre Repair Kit
    221
  - Tyre Chains
    221
  - Wheel Covers
    221
  - Wheel Changing
    224
  - Spare Wheel
    226
- Jump Starting
  228
- Towing
  230
  - Towing the Vehicle
    230
- Appearance Care
  232
  - Towing Another Vehicle
    232
  - Interior Care
    234
- Service and Maintenance
  236
- Technical Data
  239
  - Gross Vehicle Weight
    243
  - Tyre Pressures
    245
- Customer Information
  246
- Index
  249

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