Chevrolet Sonic (2015) manual

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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2015 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2015 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual M V ehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 V ehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Bulb Replace[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Introduction iii The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, and SONIC are trademarks and/or ser[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 iv Introduction Danger , W arnings, and Cautions W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. { Danger Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will re[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Introduction v j : LA TCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote V ehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : T ire Pressure Monitor d : T raction Control/StabiliTrak ® M : Windshield[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8-4 . 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 . 3. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-5 . 4. T urn Signal Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6-4 . 5. Instrument Cluster on page 5-9 [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be fou[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-5 Starting the V ehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. When the engine s[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-6 In Brief . Pull the door handle. Pulling the door handle again unlatches the door . . Lift the lock knob on the driver door to unlock the driver door . See Door Locks on page 2-6 . See Central Locking System on page 2-7 . Liftgate T o lo[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-7 T o lock the trunk from the outside press Q on the RKE transmitter . T o open the trunk from outside of the vehicle: . Press K on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors, then use the touch pad. . Press and hold Y on the RKE tra[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-8 In Brief Seat Height Adjuster If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3 . Reclining Seatbacks T o recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . If necessary , move the s[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-9 while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. See Head Restraints on page 3-2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3-3 . Safety Belts Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-10 In Brief Move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror . See Manual Mirrors on page 2-15 . Power Outside Mirrors For vehicles with power outside mirrors: 1. Select the mirror by moving the selector switch to L for the[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-1 1 The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats. 9 : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. H : When the button is returned to the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/W asher Sedan Hatchback The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column. Move the lever to one of the following positions: HI: Use for fast wipes. LO: Use for slow wipes. Hatchbac[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-13 6. Rear Window Defogger 7. Recirculation Climate Control System with Heater Only 1. T emperature Control 2. Fan Control 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems on page 8-1 . T ransmissi[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-14 In Brief It is normal for the light to go on and off if the accelerator position changes quickly . Ignore the light during downshifts. Reverse Lockout The manual transmission is equipped with a reverse lockout ring. T o shift into R (R[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-15 . CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. Push/MENU/TUNE: Turn to navigate the available menus. Turn to search for stations. MEDIA: Press to play a CD when listening to the radio. For more information about t[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-16 In Brief See “ Storing a Favorite Station ” in "Radio Controls with T ouchscreen" under AM-FM Radio on page 7-12 . Setting the Clock See Clock on page 5-5 . Satellite Radio SiriusXM ® is a satellite radio service based i[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-17 b / g : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth or OnStar systems. $ / i : Press to decline an incoming call, to end speech recognition, or to end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the in[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-18 In Brief 1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item displayed. 2. w x : Turn the band to scroll through the menu items. 3. MENU: Press to display the DIC menus. This button is also used to return to or exit the last screen display[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-19 Sunroof On vehicles with this feature, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. Open/Close: T o open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the switch. T o c[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-20 In Brief . T o turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold the TCS/StabiliTrak button g until the traction off light i and the StabiliTrak OFF light g illuminate. . Press the TCS/StabiliTrak button g again to turn on[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 In Brief 1-21 See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-12 . Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly .[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1-22 In Brief 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Sy[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key . Press the button and the key blade to ret[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) S[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle using the RKE transmitter . See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-5 . The buttons on the RKE transmitter are disabled when there is a key in the ignition. Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only RKE t[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 5. Repeat Steps 2 – 4 two more times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle. Remaining keys can be learned by following the [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 m[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 Warning (Continued) open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked [...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system can be programed. See V ehicle Personalization on page 5-29 . Delayed Locking This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 vehicle personalization menus. See V ehicle Personalization on page 5-29 . Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Manual Safety Locks If eq[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “ Climate Control Systems ” in the Index. . If the vehi[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 Emergency T runk Release Handle { Caution Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. There is a glow-in-the-dark[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle must be in P (Park) for automatic transmissions. For manual transmissions the parking brake must be engaged. T o open the liftgate from the outside, press K on the RKE transmitter to unlock all door[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key . If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter , the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indi[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows The security light in the instrument cluster comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ig[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Manual Mirrors Move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror . See Folding Mirrors on page 2-15 . Power Mirrors For vehicles with power outside mirrors: 1. Select the mirror by moving the sele[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Warning (Continued) windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window . Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the r[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open. 3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds aft[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 V ent: Press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. Manually close the sunshade. The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof [...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Front Seat Armrest . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restrai[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-3 Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the he[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-4 Seats and Restraints T o adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. T ry to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Seat [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-5 { Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body . Instead, it will [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-6 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater , especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against he[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-7 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. { Caution Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fast[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-8 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback { Warning If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-9 Warning (Continued) are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Always wear a safety belt, and check[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-10 Seats and Restraints Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. There are special things to know abo[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-1 1 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly . 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-12 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster , move it to the height that is right for you. See “ Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ” in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-13 After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretension[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-14 Seats and Restraints 3. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be behind the belt with the plasti[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-15 T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Unhook the guide from the loop on the seat. Store the guide in a convenient place like [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-16 Seats and Restraints to have it repaired. T orn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away . Make sure the safety belt reminder l[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger . . A knee airbag for the driver . . A knee airbag for the front outboard[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-18 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) vehicle should wear a safety belt properly , whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { Warning Because airbags inflate with great force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. The driver knee airbag is below the st[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-20 Seats and Restraints Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar On vehicles with second row seat-mounted side impact airbags, they are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door . { Warning If something is between a[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-21 It depends on what is hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds depending on whether the vehicle hits an object straight on or a[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-22 Seats and Restraints moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts by distributing the force of the impact more evenly over t[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-23 threshold. Y ou can lock the doors, and turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { Warning A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may hav[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-24 Seats and Restraints United States Canada The words ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or OFF , or the symbol for on or off, [...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Warning (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag(s) are off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the front outboard passenger seat, always move the seat as fa[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-26 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away . See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-12 for more information, including important safety information. If the On Indicat[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-27 to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-28 Seats and Restraints { Warning Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehi[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-29 deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3-23 . The vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbag[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-30 Seats and Restraints If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly . Have the vehicle serviced right away . See Airbag Readiness Light on p[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-31 . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-should[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-32 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Infants and Y oun[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-33 { Warning Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 k[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-34 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available.[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Child Restraint Systems Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, ac[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-36 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly [...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great if the airb[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-38 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) The LA TCH system secures a child restraint during driving or in a crash. LA TCH attachments on the child restraint are used to attach the child restraint to [...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-39 T op T ether Anchor A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to the top[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-40 Seats and Restraints T o assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. T o assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top t[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-41 the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-42 Seats and Restraints { Caution Do not let the LA TCH attachments rub against the vehicle ’ s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary , move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LA TCH attachments. Do not fold the[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-43 2.4. Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a sing[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-44 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in b[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-45 If the child restraint has the LA TCH system, see Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3-38 for how and where to install the child restraint using LA TCH. If a child restraint is secured [...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-46 Seats and Restraints 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor . 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the [...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-36 . In addition, the veh[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-48 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. Whe[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Seats and Restraints 3-49 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor . 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the [...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 3-50 Seats and Restraints 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Storage Compartments . . . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Luggage/Load Locations Load Compartment (Hatchback) . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 4-2 Storage Luggage/Load Locations Load Compartment (Hatchback) The load compartment cover can be used to conceal objects under it or removed and placed on the bottom of the load compartment to carry larger loads. T o remove the load compart[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Storage 4-3 T o install the cargo cover: 1. Align the clips on the underside of the cargo cover over the pins on both sides of the cargo area and push down. 2. Reconnect both of the cords to the hooks at the top of the liftgate.[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 4-4 Storage 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Rea[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-2 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up, down, forward, and backward. 3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Do n[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-3 T oggle and hold up or down to fast forward or reverse the radio stations, CD/MP3 tracks, USB files, iPod/iPhone songs or Bluetooth music. + x − (V olume): Press + or − to increase or decrease the volume. Hor[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-4 Instruments and Controls If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield. If the ignition is put in OFF while the wi[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-5 windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, the shift lever is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes, then the rear wiper automa[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-6 Instruments and Controls T o set the month and day format: 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Set Date Format. 4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select MM/DD/YYYY (month/ day/year), or DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year)[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-7 { Warning Power is always supplied to the outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death. { Caution Leaving ele[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-8 Instruments and Controls W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Instrument Cluster English Manual T ransmission Shown, Metric Similar[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 5-21 for more information. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates on which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. Here ar[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-12 Instruments and Controls The front passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. T o turn off the reminder ligh[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-13 know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator , it means that the front outboard passenger front[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-14 Instruments and Controls If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running, this indicates that the OBD II system has detected a problem and diagnosis and service might be required. Malfunctions often are indicated[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-15 follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-16 Instruments and Controls systems have not been completely diagnosed. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is desi[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-17 This light should come on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. When the ignition is on, the brake system warni[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-18 Instruments and Controls Power Steering W arning Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a check to show it is working. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If this light [...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-19 V ehicle Ahead Indicator If equipped, this indicator will display green when a vehicle is detected ahead See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-32 . T raction Off Light This light comes on briefly w[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-20 Instruments and Controls The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is w[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-21 For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This ind[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-22 Instruments and Controls The low fuel warning light comes on when there are approximately 6.0 L (1.7 gal) of fuel remaining in the tank. T o turn the light off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling the T ank on page 9-40 . Immobilize[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Front Fog Lamp Light For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes on when the fog lamps are on. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-5 for more information. Lamps On Re[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-24 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-26 . All m[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-25 change the displays on the cluster and DIC to the type of measurements you select. Language This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving. Press SET/CLR while the language display is active and move w [...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-26 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Messages DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another . Press any of the DIC buttons on [...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-27 T rip Computer The trip computer is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC). It provides the driver with driving information such as average speed, fuel range, average fuel economy , and a timer . 1. SET[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-28 Instruments and Controls Fuel Range Metric Shown, English Similar This displays the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy ove[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-29 This display can be used as a timer . T o start/stop the timer , press SET/ CLR while the timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not includi[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-30 Instruments and Controls Select Normal or High. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear When on and the vehicle on, this feature will turn the rear wipers on when the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) when the front wipers are on. Select On or Off. L[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter . Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only , Horn Only , or Off. Remote Door Unlock This[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-32 Instruments and Controls . Set Date Format: Press S or T to select the date display . . Set Time & Date: Select, then press y or z to adjust the value. . Automatic Clock Sync: Select to display the real or user time on the radio. S[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Press S or T . V ehicle Settings Select and the following may display: . Climate & Air Quality . Comfort & Convenience . Collision/Detection . Lighting . Power Door Locks . Lock, Unlock Settings . Rear [...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-34 Instruments and Controls Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out When on, this feature will keep the driver door from locking when the door is open. If Off is selected, the Delayed Door Lock menu will be available and the door will lock as program[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Instruments and Controls 5-35 T ext Scroll When on, if there is long text displayed on the audio screen, the text is scrolled. When off, the text is scrolled once and displayed in truncated form. Select On or Off. T ouch Beep V olume When o[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 5-36 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 6-2 Lighting . T aillamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . Sidemarker Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps except the headlamps. 5 (Headlamps): Turns the headlamps on together with the park[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Lighting 6-3 The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness when the following conditions are met: . The ignition is in the ON/ RUN mode. . The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. . The engine is running. When the [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 6-4 Lighting Hazard W arning Flashers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press and momentarily hold this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press and momentarily hold[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Lighting 6-5 Fog Lamps For vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is on the outboard side of the instrument panel. The ignition must be on to turn on the fog lamps. # (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. An indicator light [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 6-6 Lighting Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position. Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats. 9 (Dome Lamp Override): Pres[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Lighting 6-7 removed from the ignition. The dome lamp comes on after the ignition is changed to the OFF position. The exterior lamps and dome lamp remain on for a set amount of time, then automatically turn off. The exterior lamps turn off i[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 6-8 Lighting Exterior Lighting Battery Saver The exterior lamps turn off about 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, if the parking lamps or headlamps have been manually left on. This protects against draining the battery . T o restar[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Overview (AM-FM Radio) . . . . . 7-3 Overview (Radio with CD/USB) . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-2 Infotainment System features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls. Before driving: . Become familiar with the operation, faceplate buttons, and screen buttons. . Set up the audio by presetting fav[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-3 Overview (AM-FM Radio) 1. F A V (Favorites) . Radio: Opens the favorites list. 2. O /VOL (Power/V olume) . T urns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. 3. Buttons 1 − 6 . Radio: Saves and selects favorite sta[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-4 Infotainment System 6. Push/MENU/TUNE . Radio: Manually selects radio stations. . CD: Selects tracks. 7. RADIO/BAND . Changes the band while listening to the radio. . Selects the radio when listening to a different audio source. 8. / BAC[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-5 Overview (Radio with CD/USB) 1. O /VOL (Power/V olume) . T urns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. 2. Z (Eject) . Removes a disc from the CD slot. 3. Buttons 1 − 6 . Radio: Saves and selects favorite stati[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-6 Infotainment System 7. INFO (Information) . Radio: Shows available information about the current station. . CD: Shows available information about the current track. 8. CD Slot 9. SEEK ¨ . Radio: Seeks the next station. . CD: Selects the[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-7 Overview (Radio with T ouchscreen) 1. z VOL y (V olume) . Press to decrease or increase the volume. 2. O (Power) . Press and hold to turn the power on or off. 3. D (Home Page) . Press to go to the Home Page. See Home [...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-8 Infotainment System 7 telephone: Press to activate the phone features (if equipped). See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-37 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-28 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-26 . ^ smartphone lin[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-9 Push/MENU/TUNE Button: Press to: . Select or activate the highlighted menu option. . Confirm a set value. . T urn a system setting on or off. / BACK: Press to: . Exit a menu. . Return from a submenu screen to the prev[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-10 Infotainment System Press the / BACK button to go back to the T one Settings menu. Adjusting the T reble, Midrange, and Bass 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass. 3. T urn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob to select the [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-1 1 3. Select Auto volume control. 4. Select the setting. 5. Press the / BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu. Radio Controls with T ouchscreen The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbu[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-12 Infotainment System settings “ Manual ” and “ T alk ” may be the only settings available depending on the sound system. . Bass, Mid (Midrange), or Treble: Press − or + to change the desired sound style from − 12 to +12. . F[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-13 Selecting a Band Press the RADIO/BAND button to choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. The last station that was playing starts playing again. Selecting a Station Seek T uning If the radio station is not known: Br[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-14 Infotainment System Storing a Favorite Station Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. Stor[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-15 Hold and drag to the left or right of the radio station to automatically search for available radio stations. Manual T uning Continue pressing q TUNE r to manually change the radio station. Favorite List . From the [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-16 Infotainment System Storing Stations T o store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding button 1 − 5 until a beep is heard. 1. Select the desired station. 2. Press S or T to select the desired page of saved favo[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-17 2. Press and release the F A V button to display the page where the channel is to be stored. 3. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When the pushbutton is pressed and released, th[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-18 Infotainment System Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery , or simply having [...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-19 mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water , and clean it. Wipe the disc from the center to the outer edge. Care of the CD Player Do not add a label to a disc, as it could get caught in the CD player . If a la[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-20 Infotainment System . T urn the Push/MENU/ TUNE knob. Using the CD Menu: 1. T urn the Push/MENU/ TUNE knob. 2. Select Tracks List. 3. Select the track. Playing T racks in Random Order T urn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob and set Shuffle Songs[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-21 1. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary Input Jack. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-24 . 2. USB Port. Radio without T ouchscreen For vehicles with a USB port, the following devices may be connected and controlled by the infota[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-22 Infotainment System Off: Playback starts from the beginning of the current track after the last track finishes. Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive The infotainment system can only play back .mp3 and .wma files from a USB drive. Onl[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-23 USB Support USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives . Devices that support Media T ransfer Protocol (MTP) . Portable USB Hard Drives . 2G-5G iPod nano ® . 1G-3G iPod touch ® . 120GB/160GB iPod classic ® . 3G/3GS[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-24 Infotainment System If a non-readable device that support MTP is connected, then an error message will appear and the infotainment system will be automatically switched to the previous audio function. All files may not play . File load[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-25 Playing Music T o play the music from the device, if the device is already connected: 1. Press D . 2. Press audio. 3. Press Source R . 4. Press AUX/USB. T o adjust the tone settings, see “ T one Settings ” under[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-26 Infotainment System 3. Press 4 . Bluetooth Audio Streaming Audio If equipped, music may be played from a paired Bluetooth. See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-37 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-28 or Bluetooth (O[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-27 . Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. The system may not work with all cell phones. See “ Pairing ” in this section. . If the cell phone has voice dialing capability , learn to use that feature to access the addr[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-28 Infotainment System Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the vehicle's front audio system speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the O /VOL knob during a call to change the volume level. The adju[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-29 4. Select Pair Device (Hands-Free). A four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the display . The PIN is used is Step 6. 5. Start the pairing process on the cell phone to be paired to the vehicle. S[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-30 Infotainment System The Phone Book menu allows you to access the phone book stored in the cell phone to make a call. The Call Lists menu allows you to access the phone numbers from the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and Missed Calls m[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-31 Declining a Call T urn the Push/MENU/TUNE knob to “ Decline ” and press the Push/ MENU/TUNE knob to decline the call. Switching Between Calls (Call W aiting Calls Only) T o switch between calls: 1. T urn or pres[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-32 Infotainment System Pairing Information . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 capability cannot be paired to the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. . Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. . The pairin[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-33 Pairing a Phone When a paired device is on the infotainment system and the SSP is supported: 1. Press D . 2. Press settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press [...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-34 Infotainment System If a Bluetooth device was previously connected, the infotainment system executes the auto connection. However , if the Bluetooth setting on the Bluetooth device is turned off, a failure message is displayed on the i[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-35 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press the name of the device to be disconnected. 7. Press OK. Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press D . 2. Select settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press blu[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-36 Infotainment System 2. Press audio. 3. Press source R . 4. Press Bluetooth, then select the connected Bluetooth music play mode. Pause Press r j to pause. Press r j again to resume. Skipping the Previous or Next File Press g or l to se[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-37 . Sounds may be cut off during the Bluetooth music playback. . The infotainment system outputs the audio from the cell phone or Bluetooth device as it is transmitted. Bluetooth (V oice Recognition) Using V oice Reco[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-38 Infotainment System name for the paired cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. The system responds with “ <Phone name> has been successfully paired ” after the pai[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-39 Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. Delete All Name T ags: This command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling Directory and the Destinations Directory . Using the “ Store [...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-40 Infotainment System Making a Call Calls can be made using the following commands. Dial or Call: The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or a stored name tag. Digit Dial: This command allows a phone n[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-41 Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. . Press b / g to answer the call. . Press $ / i to ignore a call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-42 Infotainment System does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturer's user guide. V oice Pass-Thru V oice pass-thru allows access to the voice recognition command[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-43 system. Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Hands-Free Phone system. Hands-Free Phone Controls Use the buttons on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Hands[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-44 Infotainment System T aking calls When a phone call comes through the connected Bluetooth cell phone, the playing track will be cut off and the phone will ring with the relevant information displayed. Press b / g on the steering wheel [...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-45 Making a Call with Speed Dial Numbers Press and hold the speed dial number using the keypad on the telephone screen. Only speed dial numbers already stored on the cell phone can be used for speed dial calls. Up to t[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-46 Infotainment System . Connect Andriod ™ phones through Bluetooth. iPod/iPhone Error Messages and Solution If the system fails to activate the application on the iPod/iPhone connected, an error message is displayed as, “ Unable to s[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-47 3. Press SETTINGS. 4. Press the desired application icon to hide or display it on the smartphone link menu. 5. Press OK. If the activated application is on the smartphone link menu, the ^ is activated in the upper p[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-48 Infotainment System If the smartphone is not connected to the infotainment system or the application is not installed on the smartphone, the Pandora menu is not activated. Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down Rate tracks by using - (thumbs up) or[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-49 Smartphone Link (Stitcher) Some images and explanations may vary by phone operating systems, versions, and/or application (App) versions. Using Stitcher 1. Install the Stitcher application on the smartphone. 2. Conn[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-50 Infotainment System Bluetooth Phone/ Devices Pictures and Movies (Audio System) The infotainment system can play the music files contained in the USB storage device or iPod/iPhone products. Audio System Information Using MP3/WMA/OGG/W [...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-51 on while the USB device is connected, the USB device may be damaged or may not operate normally . . USB storage devices can only be connected for playing music/ movies, viewing photo files, or upgrading. . Do not us[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-52 Infotainment System . Refer to the table for the classification items related to the search function provided by the iPod/iPhone. USB Player Playing Music from a USB Device . Connect the USB device to the USB port. . Play will start au[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-53 . OFF: Returns to normal playback. Viewing Information on the Currently Playing File Press the title during playback to display information about the current file playing. . The information displayed includes the ti[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-54 Infotainment System Pause . Press j to pause. . Press r to resume. Changing to Next/Previous Song . Press l to change to the next song. . Press g within two seconds of the playback time to play the previous file. Returning to the Begin[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-55 Picture System Information Caution for Using Picture Files . File size: ‐ JPG: Within 64 to 5,000 pixels (Width) and 64 to 5,000 pixels (Height). ‐ BMP , PNG, GIF: Within 64 to 1,024 pixels (Width) and 64 to 1,0[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-56 Infotainment System 2. Press the appropriate menu: . picture file list: lists all picture files. . sort by title: shows pictures in title order . . sort by date: shows pictures in date order . . slide show time: allows selection of the[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-57 If the USB device is already connected: 1. Press D . 2. Press G picture & movie. 3. Press Source R . 4. Press USB movie. Movie is not available while driving. Viewing a Slide Show From the picture screen, press [...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-58 Infotainment System Subtitle Language If the movie file has a subtitle language, it can be viewed. . Press q from the movie screen. . Press S or T on the pop-up screen. . Press r to close the pop-up screen. If there is only one subtitl[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Infotainment System 7-59 Fees and T axes: Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may apply . Subscription fee is consumer only . All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreeme[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 7-60 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Maintenance Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 8-2 Climate Controls A (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turning the fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor . Air Delivery M[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Climate Controls 8-3 Press the button to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. Press the button again to return to outside air mode. Using the recirculation mode for extended period[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 8-4 Climate Controls Air V ents Use the air vents located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow . Move the slats on the center air vents to direct airflow . T urn the knobs on the side air vents counterc[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Climate Controls 8-5 3. Install the new air filter . 4. Reinstall the air filter cover and glove box in reverse order . See your dealer if additional assistance is needed.[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 8-6 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Control of a V ehicle .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-2 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving. Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away from the roa[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-3 . Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. . Focus on the task of driving. Drunk Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy . { Warning Drink[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-4 Driving and Operating If the steering wheel is turned until it reaches the end of its travel and is held against that position for an extended period of time, power steering assist may be reduced. If the steering assist is used for an ex[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-5 . Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. . Acceleration Skid — too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. Defensive drivers av[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-6 Driving and Operating Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When the vehicl[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-7 Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° F) when freezing rain begins to f[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-8 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest set[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-9 the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see T owing the Vehicle on page 10-77 . V ehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how much weight t[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-10 Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the tire size of the original equipment tires (3) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (4). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on p[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Example 1 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 3. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). Example [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-12 Driving and Operating seating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label Label Example A vehicle-specific Certification label is atta[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-13 Warning (Continued) . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats. . Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle. . Secure loose[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-14 Driving and Operating T o shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal applied. 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/ OFF to turn the engi[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-15 If you leave the key in the ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained. Y ou may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-16 Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start, wait about 15 seconds and try again. W ait about 15 seconds between each try . When the engine has run about 10 seconds to warm up, the vehicle is ready to be driven. Do not run th[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-17 { Warning Improper use of the heater cord or an extension cord can damage the cord and may result in overheating and fire. . Plug the cord into a three-prong electrical utility receptacle that is protected by a gr[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-18 Driving and Operating continue to work for 10 minutes after the last input (button press, knob turn) to the radio is detected. It is possible to turn the radio back on at any time after it has timed out using the Power knob. The radio [...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-19 the driver seat. T o find out how , see “ Shifting Into Park ” previously in this section. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-20 Driving and Operating Parking over Things That Burn { Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust { [...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-21 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into P[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-22 Driving and Operating ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P (Park) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into another gear. See Shifting out of Park (Automatic T ransmission[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-23 Manual Mode T o use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode). While driving in manual mode, the transmission will remain in the driver selected gear . When coming to a stop [...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-24 Driving and Operating Manual T ransmission The vehicle may be equipped with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission. { Caution Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shi[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-25 R (Reverse): T o back up, press down the clutch pedal, lift up the reverse lockout ring on the shift lever , and shift into R (Reverse). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. { Ca[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-26 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop [...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-27 { Caution Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-28 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems T raction Control/ Electronic Stability Control System Operatio n The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliT rak ® , an electronic stability control system. These systems he[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-29 If d comes on and stays on: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. T urn the engine off and wait 15 seconds. 3. Start the engine. Drive the vehicle. If d comes on and stays on, the vehicle may need more time to diagnose the prob[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-30 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the vehicle is equipped with cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds belo[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-31 T o set cruise control: 1. Press o to turn the cruise system on. 2. Get to the speed desired. 3. Move the thumbwheel down to SET/- and release it. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise control i[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-32 Driving and Operating set cruise control speed. While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruise control, briefly moving the thumbwheel toward SET – will result in cruise control set to the cur[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-33 Warning (Continued) closely , FCA may not provide a warning with enough time to help avoid a crash. FCA does not warn of pedestrians, animals, signs, guardrails, bridges, construction barrels, or other objects. Be[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-34 Driving and Operating T ailgating Alert The red FCA display will stay continuously illuminated when you are following a detected vehicle ahead much too closely . Selecting the Alert Timing The Collision Alert control is on the steering[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-35 Warning (Continued) or vehicle damage. Always check behind and around the vehicle before backing. An image appears on the infotainment screen when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). The infotainment screen g[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-36 Driving and Operating 1. View displayed by the camera. 1. View displayed by the camera. 2. Corner of the rear bumper . When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if: . T[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-37 Warning (Continued) proper condition; or if the sun shines directly into the camera. . Detect road edges. . Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads. If LDW only detects lane markings on one side of the road, it wil[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-38 Driving and Operating If the LDW system is not functioning properly when lane markings are clearly visible, cleaning the windshield may help. LDW alerts may occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, temporary or construction[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-39 { Caution Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under the vehicle warranty . Some gasolines, [...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-40 Driving and Operating gasoline additive recommended by General Motors. It is available at your dealer . Filling the T ank { Warning Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death. . T o help avoid injuries to y[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Driving and Operating 9-41 { Caution If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure to get the right type of cap from your dealer . The wrong type of fuel cap may not fit properly , may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light, and could damage [...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 9-42 Driving and Operating T railer T owing General T owing Information The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer . Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment { Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the v[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Accessories[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 T ire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53 When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. California Perchlorate Materials Requ[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-4 V ehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-28 . Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any serv[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-5 3. Lift the hood and release the hood prop from its retainer , located in front of the engine compartment. Securely place the hood prop into the slot on the underside of the hood. T o close the hood: 1. Before closing the [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-14 . 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10-9 . 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10-15 . 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10-9[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-8 V ehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-9 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10-14 . 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 10-9 . 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10-15 . 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10-9[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-10 V ehicle Care to drain back into the oil pan. Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate oil level reading. { Warning The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1-12 . Specification Use and ask for licens[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-12 V ehicle Care Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash or pouring it on the ground, into sew[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-13 Be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than after the oil is changed. It cannot be reset accurately . If the : % CHANGE message in the DIC comes back on when the vehicle is started, t[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-14 V ehicle Care indicated on the reservoir cap. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-6 for reservoir location. How to Check and Add Fluid Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the MIN ([...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-15 1.8L L4 Engine 1. Remove the two screws, tilt the cover , and slide it out of the assembly . 2. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter . 3. Lower the cover , slide it into the assembly , then secure with the tw[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-16 V ehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap { Warning An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause inj[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-17 What to Use { Warning Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The coolant warning system is set[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-18 V ehicle Care If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the mark pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. Be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. If no coolant[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-19 { Warning Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1.4L Engine Shown, 1.8L E[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-20 V ehicle Care { Caution If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur . Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Engine Overheating The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the [...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-21 2. T urn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary . 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) for an automatic transmissi[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-22 V ehicle Care Brakes Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time when the vehicle is mov[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-23 There are only two reasons why the fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear . When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. . A fluid lea[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-24 V ehicle Care Caution (Continued) . If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's painted surfaces, the paint finish can be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the vehicle. If you do, wash it off immediately . Battery Th[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-25 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear . The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. For m[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-26 V ehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check { Warning When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the veh[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-27 3. Install the new blade onto the arm and make sure the tabs are fully set in the locked position. 4. Repeat the steps for the other wiper . Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Pull the wiper arm a short distance away from t[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-28 V ehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-32 . For any bulb ‐ changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer . Halogen Bulbs { Warning Halogen bulbs[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-29 6. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise. 7. Reconnect the wiring harness connector . 8. Install the headlamp bulb access cover . 9. For the driver side bulb, replace the windshield washer bo[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-30 V ehicle Care Fog Lamps (RS) T o replace the front fog lamp bulb: 1. Locate the fog lamp located under the front fascia. 2. Remove the cap from the back of the fog lamp assembly . 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog la[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-31 4. Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. 6. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket. 7. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-32 V ehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up Lamp 921 Front Fog Lamp H8 Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 7444NA High-Beam Headlamp 9005LL License Plate Lamp W5W LL Low-Beam Headlamp H1 1 Rear Sidemarker Lamp 194LL R[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-33 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by e[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-34 V ehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Mini Fuses Usage 1 Antilock Brake System V alve 2 Sunroof 4 Rear Wiper 5 Regulated V oltage Control 6 Antilock Brake System Fluid 7 Autom[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-35 Mini Fuses Usage 27 Engine Control Module 28 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 29 T ransmission Control Module 30 Horn 31 Front Fog Lamps 32 Left High Beam 33 Right High Beam SP ARE Spare J-Case Fuses Usage 1 Antilock B[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-36 V ehicle Care L WE Engine The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Mini Fuses Usage 1 Antilock Brake System V alve 2 Sunroof 5 Outside Rearview Mirror 6 AOS/ROS 7 ABS Oil 8 Regulated V oltage [...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuses Usage 27 Engine Control Module 3 28 Engine Control Module 2 29 Injector/ Ignition Coil 30 Engine Control Module 31 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch 32 T ransmission Control Module 33 Horn 34 Front Fog Lamps [...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-38 V ehicle Care Mini Relays Usage RL Y 1 1 P/T RL Y 15 Cooling Fan K1 * = If equipped Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the underside of the driver side instrument panel. The vehicle may not be equipped w[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage 13 Body Control Module 1 14 Instrument Cluster 15 OnStar 16 Rear Parking Assist 17 Driver Information Center 18 Audio 19 T railer 20 VLBS 21 CHEVYST AR 22 Heating, V entilation, Air Conditioning 23 HDLP ALC [...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-40 V ehicle Care Wheels and Tires Tires Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . See the warranty manual for information regarding the tire warranty and where to get service. For additional inform[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-41 All-Season Tires This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions. Original equipment tires designed to GM's spec[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-42 V ehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (1) Tire Size : [...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-43 performance factors: treadwear , traction, and temperature resistance. For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 10-57 . (7) Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit : Maximum load that can be carried and th[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-44 V ehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. Tire Designations Tire Size The following is an example of a typical passenge r [...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-45 automatic transmissio n, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : A rubber coated layer of cords between the plies and the tread. Cord[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-46 V ehicle Care Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating : The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissibl[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-47 of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10-54 . UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards) : A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-48 V ehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire inflation pressures . The recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to support the vehi[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-49 tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illum[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-50 V ehicle Care When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument cluster . If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires t[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-51 TPMS Malfunction Light The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and [...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-52 V ehicle Care See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation T ool at www .gmtoolsandequipment.com or call 1-800-GM TOOLS (1-800-468-6657). There are two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match a[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-53 . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. . The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the [...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-54 V ehicle Care Warning (Continued) off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however , use a s[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-55 of grease, gasoline, or other substances that can deteriorate rubber . Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving. When storing a vehicle for at least a m[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-56 V ehicle Care { Warning Mixing tires of different sizes, brands, or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle, resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage. Use the correct size, brand, and type of tires on all wheels. { Warning [...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-57 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: T readwear 200 T raction AA T emperature A The following infor[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-58 V ehicle Care straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. T emperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tir[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-59 Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new GM original equipment parts. { Warning Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It [...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-60 V ehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are maintained properly . See Tires on page 10-40 . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly . B[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-61 { Warning Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death. Find a level place to change the tire. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the par[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-62 V ehicle Care { Warning Overinflating a tire could cause the tire to rupture and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the tire sealant and compressor kit instructions and inflate the tire to its recommended press[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-63 9. Power Plug 10. Air Only Hose Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to the tire sealant canister (4). Check the tire sealant expiration date on the tire sealant canister . The[...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-64 V ehicle Care 5. Slide the base of the tire sealant canister (3) into the slot on the top of the compressor (6) to hold it upright. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground so the hose will reach it. 6. Remove t[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-65 1 1. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure using the pressure gauge (8). The recommended inflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10-47 . The p[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-66 V ehicle Care 20. If the flat tire was able to inflate to the recommended inflation pressure, remove the maximum speed label from the sealant canister and place it in a highly visible location. Do not exceed the speed on this label un[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-67 5. On/Off Button 6. Slot on T op of Compressor 7. Pressure Deflation Button 8. Pressure Gauge 9. Power Plug 10. Air Only Hose If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-68 V ehicle Care on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure reading. The compressor may be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached. { Caution If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 m[...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-69 2. Return the sealant canister and the compressor to their original storage location. Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The compact spare tire and tools are located in the storage compartment in the rear o[...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-70 V ehicle Care 2. Remove the wheel cover , if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts. 3. T urn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them. Do not remove them yet. 4. Place the jack at the position marked with a half circle. [...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-71 Warning (Continued) avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 7. T urn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the veh[...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-72 V ehicle Care Warning (Continued) be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. [...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-73 4. Attach one end of the strap to a cargo tie-down in the rear of the vehicle. Sedan Hatchback 5. Route the strap through the wheel, as shown. 6. Attach the other end of the strap to the other cargo tie-down in the rear [...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-74 V ehicle Care Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle. The compact spare tire is designe[...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-75 { Caution Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the [...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-76 V ehicle Care 4. T urn the ignition to LOCK/OFF . T urn off all lights and accessories in both vehicles, except the hazard warning flashers if needed. { Warning An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can [...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-77 { Caution If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always connect and remove the [...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-78 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing RS Model with Automatic T ransmission { Caution If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warra[...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-79 4. T o prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the instrument panel fuse block: (DLIS). See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10-38 for more information. 5. T [...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-80 V ehicle Care 4. Set the parking brake and remove the key . 5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly . 7. Release the parking brake. Dolly [...]

Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-81 Caution (Continued) products can be obtained from your dealer . Follow all manufacturer directions regarding correct product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product. { Ca[...]

Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-82 V ehicle Care Caution (Continued) may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/ clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle. T o keep the paint finish looking new , keep the vehicle garaged or covered[...]

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-83 . Aftermarket appearance caps or covers while the lamps are illuminated, due to excessive heat generated. { Caution Failure to clean lamps properly can cause damage to the lamp cover that would not be covered by the vehi[...]

Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-84 V ehicle Care { Caution Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium, or sodium chloride. These chlorides are used on roads for c[...]

Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-85 Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch-up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer's body and paint shop. Chem[...]

Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-86 V ehicle Care Interior Glass T o clean, use a terry cloth fabric dampened with water . Wipe droplets left behind with a clean dry cloth. Commercial glass cleaners may be used, if necessary , after cleaning the interior glass with plai[...]

Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-87 cleaner or spot lifter . T est a small hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter . If ring formation occurs, clean the entire fabric or carpet. Following the cleaning proce[...]

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Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 V ehicle Care 10-89 Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make[...]

Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 10-90 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance General Information General Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 1 1-2 Special Applica tion Services Special Application Services [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary . There may need to be more frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services - Normal are for vehicles that: . Carry passengers and ca[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Y our trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally , [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-26 . . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Vi[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1 1-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1 1-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffi[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Battery The battery supplies power to start the engine and operate any additional electrical accessories. . T o avoid break-down or failure to start the vehicle, maintain a battery with full cranking power . . T[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts Shocks and struts help aid in control for a smoother ride. . Signs of wear may include steering wheel vibration, bounce/ sway while braking, longer stopping distance, or uneven tire wear . . [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. . Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber . . T rained dealer[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1 1-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only [...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders and Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 36[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts (cont'd) Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Wiper Blades Driver Side – 65.0 cm (25.6 in) 95228809 — Passenger Side – 38.0 cm (15.0 in) 95228810 — Rear – 26.5 c[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Service and Maintenance 1 1-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance re[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 V ehicle Data Capacities[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1-12 for more information. Application Capacit[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specificati ons Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 LUV B Automatic and Manual 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.024 – 0.028 in) 1.8L L4 LUW H Automatic and Manual 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.024 – 0.028 in) 1.8L L[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 12-4 T echnical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1.4L L4 Engine 1.8L L4 Engine (with Air Conditioning) 1.8L L4 Engine (without Air Conditioning)[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for T[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by your dealership without further help, in the U.S., call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-80[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be awar[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 13-4 Customer Information Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www .gm.ca 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For T e[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Customer Information 13-5 Chevrolet Owner Centre (Canada) chevroleto wner .ca T ake a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Centre: . Chat live with online help representatives. . Use the V ehicle T ools section. . Access third party enthusiast sites [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 13-6 Customer Information . Model, year , color , and license plate number of the vehicle. . Odometer reading, V ehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. . Description of the problem. Coverage Services are provid[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased V ehicles . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out S[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . A separate booklet entitled “ Limited Warranty and Owner Assistance Information ” furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed w[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Customer Information 13-9 value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which the v[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 13-10 Customer Information If the vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that ensures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read the [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Customer Information 13-1 1 If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contra[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security , as well as in connection with conveniences such as Remot[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Customer Information 13-13 T o contact NHTSA, you may call the V ehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY : 1-800-424- 9153); go to http://www .safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator , NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. W as[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 13-14 Customer Information V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules to monitor[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 Customer Information 13-15 if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 14-2 OnStar . Give OnStar Turn-by-T urn Navigation voice commands. Requires a specific OnStar subscription plan. . Obtain the WiFi network name, or Service Set Identifier or SSID, and passphrase (if equipped). Press Q to connect to a live Ad[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 OnStar 14-3 Security OnStar provides services including Stolen V ehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition Block, and Roadside Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely , if equipped with automatic door locks, and can he[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 14-4 OnStar navigation system in the vehicle (if equipped). After the call ends, press the “ Go ” button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions. If directions are downloaded to the navigation system, the route can only be c[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling This service allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. T o Make a Call 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready . ” 2. Say “ Call. ” System responds: “ Call. Please say the nam[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 14-6 OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics can perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and other major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service provider must also have coverage, network capacity , reception, and technology compatible with OnStar services. Service involving location information about the vehicle cannot work unless GPS si[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen V ehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days. After five days, OnStar can contact Roadside Assistance and a locksmith to help ga[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions and private communications without consent. OnStar - software acknowledgements Certain OnStar components include libcurl and unzip software and other third party software. Below ar[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury , Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, Christian Spieler , Cosmin Truta, Antoine V erheijen, Paul von Behren, Rich Wales, Mike White. This software is provided “ as is, ” without warranty of any kind, [...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-42 Additional Information OnStar ® . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 Load Management . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 INDEX i-3 Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80 Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-85 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Heating . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 i-4 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 9-6 If the V ehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4 V ehicle Load Limits[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 INDEX i-5 Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 i-6 INDEX I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13 Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 INDEX i-7 Lights (cont'd) Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Reduced Engine Power . . . . . . 5-22 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 5-1 1 Service V ehicle Soon . . . . . . . . . 5-16 StabiliT rak ® OFF . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 i-8 INDEX OnStar ® Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-6 OnStar ® Connections . . . . . . . . . . 14-4 OnStar ® Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 OnStar ® Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-3 OnStar ® O[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707487 ) - 2015 - crc - 5/28/14 INDEX i-9 Radios AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Rear [...]

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