Chevrolet Sonic (2013) manual

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Performance and Maintenance[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2013 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual M V ehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 V ehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 service marks of General Motor[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 iv Introduction { W ARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . A circle with a slash throug[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Introduction v > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : T ire Pressure Monitor d : T raction Control/StabiliT rak ® M : Windshield Washer Fluid I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 vi Introduction 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 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 - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8 ‑ 3 . 2. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6 ‑ 1 . 3. Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 5 . 4. T urn and Lane-Change Lever . See T urn and Lane-Change Signals on page 6 ‑ 4 . 5. Instrument Cluster on page 5 ‑ [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 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 found later in this owner manu[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 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 two seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. When the engine starts, the parking lamps wil[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 1-6 In Brief Liftgate T o lock or unlock the liftgate from the inside, press Q or K on the central locking switch located on the center stack. T o open the liftgate from the outside, press K on the RKE transmitter , then use the touch pad. See Liftgate (Hatchback) on [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 In Brief 1-7 Power Windows Push the switch down to open the window . Pull the front of the switch up to close it. The switches work when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY , or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) o[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 1-8 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks T o recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever . If necessary , move the safety belt out of the way to access the lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 In Brief 1-9 . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 ‑ 1 1 . . Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH System) on page 3 ‑ 37 . Passenger Sensing System United States Canada The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 1-10 In Brief Interior 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 tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. See Manu[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 In Brief 1-1 1 For more information about interior lighting, see Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6 ‑ 5 or Courtesy Lamps on page 6 ‑ 5 . Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the outboard side of the steering colu[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 1-12 In Brief Hatchback Shown, Sedan Similar INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the x INT band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. 8 : For a single wipe, briefly move the wiper lev[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 In Brief 1-13 T ransmission Automatic T ransmissio n Manual Mode This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. T o use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the + (plus) end of the butt[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 1-14 In Brief V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio Controls Without T ouchscreen O /VOL: Press to turn the system on or off. T urn to increase or decrease the volume. When the system is on, press and release to mute the system. Press and release again to turn the sound b[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 In Brief 1-15 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 favorites. 3. Hold down any of the preset [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 1-16 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Some audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio steering wheel controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. b / g : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth or OnStar s[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 In Brief 1-17 See Cruise Control on page 9 ‑ 31 . Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is in the instrument cluster . It shows the status of many vehicle systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever . 1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear t[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 1-18 In Brief Performance and Maintenance T raction Control System (TCS) The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle is started. . T o turn off traction control, press and release the TCS/StabiliTrak button g on the center c[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 In Brief 1-19 The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 ‑ 48 . Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a spare tire and tire changing equipment or a[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 1-20 In Brief . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. . Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-243-8872[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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) System Operation . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 retract the key . See your dea[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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) System on page 2 ‑ 2 . RKE[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2 ‑ 4 . 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 - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5 Starting the V ehicle T o start the engine using the remote start feature: 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 two seconds or until the t[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows . T wo remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start with an extension, have already been used. . The vehicle is not in P (Park). Door Locks { W ARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open t[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7 . Use the lock knob on the top of the door panel. Central Locking System This system allows for the doors and liftgate/trunk to be locked and unlocked from the RKE transmitter or the central locking switch on the center stack. The system c[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. An indicator light comes on when activated. Press { again to deactivate the safety locks. Doors T runk (Sedan) { W ARNING Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9 T o open the trunk from outside of the vehicle: . Press K on the RKE transmitter , then use the touch pad. . Press V on the RKE transmitter . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 ‑ 3 . Emergency T runk Release Handle[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows W ARNING (Continued) . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. . 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 Sy[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 1 Arming the System 1. Close all doors, liftgate, and hood. 2. Lock the vehicle using the transmitter or the power door lock button. The indicator on the instrument panel should come on and stay on for about 30 seconds. 3. After 30 second[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key . The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. Only an authorized key start[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Manual Mirrors Move the control up, down, or side to side to adjust the mirror . See Folding Mirrors on page 2 ‑ 13 . Power Mirrors For vehicles with power outside mirrors: 1. Select the mirror by moving the selector switch to L for th[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror Actual Mirror View 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away , the image in the main mirror is small and near the inboard edge of the mirror . 2. As the vehicle gets closer , the image in [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 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 tab forward for daytime use[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows W ARNING (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 rear seat use the window lo[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 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 after the window is completely[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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 seal or in the track. This [...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Heate[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints { W ARNING 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 restraints for all occupants are [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 head restraint to make sure t[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 Height Adjuster If availabl[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-5 { W ARNING 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 be in front of you. In a c[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-6 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats { W ARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns. T o reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater , especially for lo[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the [...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-8 Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback { W ARNING 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 they are locked. { W ARNIN[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-9 W ARNING (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 that all passenger(s) are[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 about safety belts and childre[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 can sit up straight. T o se[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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. 5. T o make the lap part t[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 may have safety belt pretensioners for front outboard[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 under the belt and the guide on top. 5. The elastic cord o[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-15 7. Buckle and position the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be re[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might k[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags except where noted below: . 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 p[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-18 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continued) in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are the only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3 ‑ 21 . Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce the chance of hitting things inside the vehi[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-19 There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster , which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness [...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-20 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door . The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , [...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-21 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's hea[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-22 Seats and Restraints if equipped, is intended to inflate on the side of the vehicle that is struck. Both roof-rail airbags will inflate when either side of the vehicle is struck or if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over on its side[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-23 be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. { W[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-24 Seats and Restraints . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly . See your dealer for service. Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the fr[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-25 { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-26 Seats and Restraints passenger seat. When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbags to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit as a reminder that the airbags are active. For some children who have outgrown child restraints, and for very s[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-27 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult size is sitting in the front outboard passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. Use the foll[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-28 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the veh[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-29 turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System on page 3 ‑ 24 . The vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different Size Tires and Wheels on page 10 ‑ 56 for additional important information. If you have to modif[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-30 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for tha[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-31 thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly . { W ARNING Never allow more than one child to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt cannot properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, they can be crushed [...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-32 Seats and Restraints Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-33 W ARNING (Continued) child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restrai[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-34 Seats and Restraints W ARNING (Continued) Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. T o reduce the[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Booster Seats A booster seat is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window . Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNIN[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-36 Seats and Restraints locate the nearest child safety seat inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check with T ransport Canada or the Provincial Ministry of Transportation office. Securing the Child within the Child Restraint { W ARNING A child can [...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-37 When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Child restraints and booster seats vary considerably in size, and some ma[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-38 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Lower anchors (1) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LA TCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2). T op T ether Anchor A top tether (3, 4) a[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locatio ns I (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. H (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. T o assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position w[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-40 Seats and Restraints Hatchback For hatchback models, the top tether anchors are on the back of the rear seatbacks. Remove the cargo cover before installing the top tether . The cargo cover should remain off while the top tether is in use. Be sure to use an ancho[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-41 { W ARNING Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-42 Seats and Restraints 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 single tether , route the tethe[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-43 head restraint and around the headrest or head restraint posts. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. T o check, grasp the child restraint at the LA TCH path and attempt to move it side to [...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-44 Seats and Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where [...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-45 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, i[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-46 Seats and Restraints { W ARNING A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the passenger frontal airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Seats and Restraints 3-47 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . T ilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 4. [...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 3-48 Seats and Restraints 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt, and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, i[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Compartmen ts Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Luggage/Load Locations Load Compartment (Hatchback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover (Ha[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 4-2 Storage T o install the load compartment cover: 1. Align the front sides of the load compartment cover into the slots on both sides at the front of the load compartment. 2. Lower the load compartment cover onto the lip around the load compartment. Additional Stora[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Rear Window Wiper/ W asher . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 not adjust the steering whee[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-3 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. Hatchback Shown, Seda[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-4 Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ W asher For vehicles with the rear wiper/ washer , the controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever . ON: Press the upper portion of the button for continuous rear window wipes. OFF: The rear wiper turns off whe[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-5 5. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the next value. 6. T o save the time or date and return to the Time and Date Settings menu, press the / BACK button at any time or press the MENU/TUNE knob after adjusting the minutes or year . T o set[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-6 Instruments and Controls 3. Select On to display the real time or Off to display the time set by the user . 4. Press 4 . Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player . The vehicle has an [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-7 Ashtrays The vehicle may have a removable ashtray . The removable ashtray can be placed in the front cupholders. T o open the removable ashtray , lift the lid of the ashtray . After using, close the lid. Notice: If papers, pins, or other f[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-8 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster United States Manual Transmission Shown, Canada Similar I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-9 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 miles. T rip Odometer The tri[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: . At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the ga[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Airbag Readiness Light This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners (if equipped), the airbag modules, the wiring,[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-12 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator , it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-13 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 by the system before any p[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-14 Instruments and Controls The following may correct an emission control system malfunction: . Check that the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the T ank on page 9 ‑ 36 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-15 happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-16 Instruments and Controls stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it means there is a brake problem. If the light comes on while driving, carefully pull off the road and stop. The pedal may be harder to push or may go closer to the floor . It may take[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-17 T raction Off Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally , the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-18 Instruments and Controls If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliT rak system is actively working. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 9 ‑ 29 and T raction Control System (TCS) on page 9 ‑ 28 . Engine Coolant T emperature [...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Engine Oil Pressure Light The oil pressure light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Dri[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-20 Instruments and Controls Immobilizer Light The immobilizer light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally , the indicator light turns off. If the light s[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are in use. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6 ‑ 2 . Front Fog Lamp Light For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes on when t[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-22 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 ‑ 25 . All messages appear in the D[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-23 A verage Speed Metric English This display shows the average speed. T o reset the average speed to zero, press and hold the SET/ CLR button while the average speed is displayed. Timer This display can be used as a timer . T o start/stop [...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-24 Instruments and Controls T o reset the average fuel economy , press and hold the SET/CLR button while the average fuel economy is displayed. Fuel Range Metric Shown, English Similar This displays the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueli[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-25 Remember , the oil life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset [...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-26 Instruments and Controls V ehicle Personalization Personalization Menu (Radio Without T ouchscreen) The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. CONFIG (Configuration): Press to access the Configuration[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-27 . French . Spanish T urn the MENU/TUNE knob to select the language. Press MENU/ TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu. Exterior Lighting Select the Lighting menu and the following will be displayed: . Exterior V ehicle Locator Lig[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-28 Instruments and Controls Press MENU/TUNE when Delayed Door Lock is highlighted. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select On or Off. Press MENU/TUNE to confirm and go back to the last menu. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following w[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-29 4 : Press to exit, or return to the previous screen or menu. T o access the menu: 1. Press D . 2. Press Settings. The following list of menu items may be available: . T ime & Date Settings . Radio Settings . Connection Settings . V e[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-30 Instruments and Controls Radio Factory Settings Select to restore the radio to the factory settings. Press 4 . Connection Settings Select and the following may be displayed: . Bluetooth Settings . Change Ringtone . Ringtone V olume Bluetooth Settings Select this[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Instruments and Controls 5-31 V ehicle Locator Lights This allows selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle and it is dark outside. Select On or Off. Press 4 . Power Door Locks Select and the following may be displayed: . Auto Door Unl[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 5-32 Instruments and Controls second time. When set to All Doors, all of the doors will unlock at the first press of K . Press 4 . V ehicle Factory Settings Select to return all of the vehicle personalization to the default settings. Select Y es or No. Press 4 . Lang[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 6-2 Lighting # (Front Fog Lamps): For vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. See Fog Lamps on page 6 ‑ 4 . When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5 ‑ 21 . Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Lighting 6-3 taillamps, sidemarker , instrument panel, and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 6-4 Lighting T urn and Lane-Change Signals Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane chan[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Lighting 6-5 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D (Instrument Pane[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 6-6 Lighting Lighting Features Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery . When the batte[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Over[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-2 Infotainment System . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. See Defensive Driving on page 9 ‑ 2 . Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any equipment. Adding audio or communication equipment could interfere with the operation of th[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-3 Overview (AM-FM Radio) 1. F A V 1-2-3 (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 stations. 4. SEEK ¨ . R[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-4 Infotainment System 6. 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. / BACK . Menu: Moves one level back. [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 stations. 4. AUX Port . 3.5 mm ([...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 next track or fast forward[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 Page (Radio with T ouchscre[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-8 Infotainment System 7 telephone: Press to activate the phone features (if equipped). See Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7 ‑ 37 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7 ‑ 26 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7 ‑ 28 . ^ smartphone link: Press to lis[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-9 . Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen. . Delete the last character in a sequence. Selecting a Menu Option 1. T urn the MENU/TUNE knob to move the highlighted bar . 2. Press the MENU/TUNE button to select the highlighted opt[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-10 Infotainment System 1. Press the TONE button. 2. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass. 3. T urn the MENU/TUNE knob to select the value between -12 and +12. Press the / BACK button to go back to the T one Settings menu. Adjusting the Fader and Balance 1. Press the TO[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-1 1 T urning the System On or Off O (Power): Press and hold to turn the radio on and off. Automatic Switch-Off If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is turned off, the system will turn off automatically after 10 minute[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-12 Infotainment System Radio AM-FM Radio Radio Controls Without T ouchscreen The buttons used to control the radio are: P /VOL: Press to turn the radio on and off. RADIO/BAND: Press to choose between AM, FM, and SiriusXM ® , if equipped. MENU/TUNE Knob: Turn to na[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-13 Station Lists 1. T urn the MENU/TUNE knob. 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All receivable stations in the current reception area are displayed. If a station list has not been created, an automatic station search is done. 3. The first station[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-14 Infotainment System O (Power): Press and hold to turn the system on and off. D (Home Page): Press to enter the Home Page. RDS (Radio Data System) The radio may have RDS. The RDS feature is available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. Thi[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-15 Station List . From the AM or FM menu, press AM or FM station list on the screen. . Press Q or R to scroll through the list. Press on the station to select it. Category List . From the FM menu, press FM category list on the screen. . Press Q [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-16 Infotainment System Satellite Radio SiriusXM ® Satelite Radio Service SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music,[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-17 programming favorites for the chosen number of numbered pages. SiriusXM Radio Messages UPDA TING: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. NO SIGNAL: [...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-18 Infotainment System SiriusXM ® Satellite Radio Service SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite ra[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 label is needed, label the to[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-20 Infotainment System Playing T racks in Random Order T urn the MENU/TUNE knob and set Shuffle Songs to On. Fast Forward and Rewind Press and hold SEEK ¨ or © SEEK to fast forward or rewind within the current track. Selecting an MP3 Track Using the control butto[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-21 Radio Without T ouchscreen For vehicles with a USB port, the following devices may be connected and controlled by the infotainment system: . iPods . PlaysForSure Devices (PFDs) . USB Drives . Zunes ™ Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives, and Zun[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-22 Infotainment System . Podcasts . Genres T o search for tracks: 1. T urn the MENU/TUNE knob. 2. Select Search. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, or Genres. 4. Select the track. Shuffle Functionality T urn the MENU/TUNE knob and set Shu[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-23 Shuffle Functionality T urn the MENU/TUNE knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off. On: Plays current tracks in random order . Off: Plays current tracks in sequential order . Repeat Functionality T urn the MENU/TUNE knob and set Repea[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-24 Infotainment System The iPod/iPhone charges while it is connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod/ iPhone automatically powers off and will not charge or draw power from the vehic[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 “ Radio Controls with T [...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-26 Infotainment System The music can be controlled by controls on the device. T o play music via Bluetooth: 1. Power on the device, pair , and connect the device. The device will displayed “ GM Audio Source. ” 2. Once paired, press CD/AUX to select Bluetooth Au[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 address book or contact list. S[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-28 Infotainment System When to Speak: A tone sounds to indicate that the system is ready for a voice command. Wait for the tone and then speak. How to Speak: Speak clearly in a calm and natural voice. Audio System When using the Bluetooth system, sound comes throug[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-29 Pairing a Phone as a Hands-Free Device 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Phone Settings or Bluetooth Settings. 3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select Pair Device (Hands-Free). A four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) appears on the displ[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-30 Infotainment System See your cell phone's owner's guide or contact your wireless provider to find out if this feature is supported by your phone. When a cell phone supports the phone book feature, the Phone Book and Call Lists menus are automatically a[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-31 Declining a Call T urn the MENU/TUNE knob to “ Decline ” and press the MENU/ TUNE knob to decline the call. Switching Between Calls (Call W aiting Calls Only) T o switch between calls: 1. T urn or press the MENU/ TUNE knob. 2. Select Swit[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 pairing process is disabled when [...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-33 2. Press settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press Search Bluetooth Device. 7. Press the desired device to pair on the searched list screen. 8. Press Y es on the pop-up screen of the B[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-34 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone When a paired device is on the infotainment system and the SSP is not supported: 1. Press D . 2. Press settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press Search Bluetooth Device[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-35 2. Select settings. 3. Press connection settings. 4. Press bluetooth settings. 5. Press pair device. 6. Press Delete. 7. Press Y es. Bluetooth Music Before playing Bluetooth music, read the follow information. . A cell phone or Bluetooth devi[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-36 Infotainment System Playing Bluetooth Music 1. Press D . 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 [...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 Recognition T o use voice recog[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 pairing process is complete. 6[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 ” Command 1. Press b / g [...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 number to be dialed by enter[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 supported on the cell phon[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 commands on the cell phone. See th[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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-Free Phone system. Steerin[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 controls or press Accept on[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 two-digit speed dial numbers[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-46 Infotainment System . BlackBerry ® phone, through Bluetooth wireless. Stitcher . iPod/iPhone, through the USB connection. . Android phone, through Bluetooth wireless. iPod/iPhone Error Messages and Solution If the infotainment system fails to activate the appli[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-47 . Press iPhone or bluetooth phone on the smartphone list menu to switch to the desired device. Displaying or Hiding Application Icons T o display or hide application icons on the smartphone link menu: 1. Press D . 2. Press smartphone link. 3.[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-48 Infotainment System Changing T racks Press l to change to the next track. Bookmark T o bookmark a favorite artist or track: 1. Press S on the screen. 2. Press Artist or Track. Pandora Menus Creating Stations from Currently Playing Music 1. Press MENU. The Pandor[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-49 2. Connect the smartphone to the infotainment system through the USB port or Bluetooth wireless technology . . iPhone: USB connection. . Android phone/BlackBerry phone: Bluetooth wireless technology . 3. Activate the Stitcher application. 4. [...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 A V Files . Music files wit[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 use the USB terminal to charg[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 automatically after the syste[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-53 . OFF: Returns to normal playback. Playing a File Randomly Press u during playback. . NO: Plays all files randomly . . OFF: Returns to normal playback. Viewing Information on the Currently Playing File Press the title during playback to displ[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-54 Infotainment System T o remove the device, select another function, then remove the device. 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 p[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Infotainment System 7-55 2. Press tone settings. The tone settings menu is displayed. See “ T one Settings ” under “ Radio Controls with T ouchscreen ” in Operation on page 7 ‑ 8 . Pictures and Movies (Picture System) The Infotainment system can view pictur[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 slide show interval. . clo[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 z . . The slide show will s[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 subtitle language, it can be set t[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 Agreement available at www .sirius[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 7-60 Infotainment System 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air V ents Air V ents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Maintenance Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Passenger Compartment Air F[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 Mode Control: T urn clockwis[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 periods may cause the windows to [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 8-4 Climate Controls Maintenance Air Intake Clear away any ice, snow , or leaves from the air intake at the base of the windshield that can block the flow of air into the vehicle. Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irr[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Br[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 road. Many local governments h[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 . { W ARNING Drinking and then driving is ve[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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. Normal use of the power steering assist should return when the syst[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 avoid most skids by taking re[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 vehicle is hydroplaning, it has l[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-7 W ARNING (Continued) they would not work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Steering may also be affected when ignition is off. Y ou could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-8 Driving and Operating . T ie a red cloth to an outside mirror . { W ARNING Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause uncons[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-9 W ARNING (Continued) vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph). Rocking the V ehicle to Get it Out T urn the steering wheel left and [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle-specific T ire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 3 1. V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Cargo Weight = 0 kg (0 lbs). Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Inform[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-13 If you put things inside the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly , or if there is a crash, they will keep going. { W ARNING Things i[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-14 Driving and Operating Following break ‐ in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. T o shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the regular brake pedal applied. 1 [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-15 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is the position in which things like the radio and the windshield wipers can be operated when the engine is off. 3 (ON/RUN): This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrum[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-16 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine Automatic T ransmissio n Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. T o restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only . Notice: Do not [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-17 you hold the key in ST ART for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: If[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-18 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: . Audio System . Power Windows . Sunroof The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or u[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-19 If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold the brake pedal down. Then see if[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-20 Driving and Operating If you still cannot move the shift lever from P (Park), consult your dealer or a professional towing service. The doors may lock when shifting from P (Park). See Automatic Door Locks on page 2 ‑ 7 . Parking If the vehicle has a manual tra[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-21 W ARNING (Continued) . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or aftermarket modifications that are not completely sealed. If unusual fumes are detected or if it is suspected that exhaust is coming into the vehicle: . D[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-22 Driving and Operating { W ARNING It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine runni[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-23 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy . If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than 56 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. . Going about 56 km/h (3[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-24 Driving and Operating Manual T ransmission The vehicle may be equipped with a five ‐ speed or six ‐ speed manual transmission. Notice: Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shift the manual tr[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-25 Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is stopped. Shift Speeds { W ARNING If[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer [...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-27 Notice: 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 off before driving. Brake As[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-28 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems T raction Control System (TCS) The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the system operates if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning o[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-29 TCS/StabiliT rak Button TCS Off Light TCS can be turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button g . When TCS is turned off, the TCS Off light i comes on and the system will not limit wheel spin. Driving should be adjusted a[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-30 Driving and Operating A noise may be heard or vibration may be felt in the brake pedal. This is normal. Continue to steer the vehicle in the intended direction. If there is a problem detected with StabiliT rak, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Ce[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-31 Cruise Control For vehicles with cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph). If the brakes [...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-32 Driving and Operating Setting Cruise Control If 1 is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep 1 off when cruise control is not being used. T o set cruise control: 1. Press 1 . 2. Get to the speed desired. 3. Move the thum[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-33 Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . T o disengage cruise control, step lightly on the brake pedal or clutch for manual transmission. . Press * on the steering wheel. . T o turn off cruise control, press 1 on [...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-34 Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated gasolines are available in some cities. If these gasolines comply with the previousely described specification, then they are acceptable to use. However , [...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-35 caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Fuel Additives T o provide cleaner air , all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposit[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-36 Driving and Operating Filling the T ank { W ARNING Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death. . T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. . T urn off the engine when ref[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Driving and Operating 9-37 malfunction indicator lamp to light, and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5 ‑ 12 . Filling a Portable Fuel Container { W ARNING Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the ve[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 9-38 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty . Always check with your dealer before adding electrical e[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 and Modifications . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-2 V ehicle Care T ire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49 T ire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 T ire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 When It Is T ime for New T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 Requirements Certain types of a[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 service work performed. See[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 hood, be sure all filler ca[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-6 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1.4L L4 Engine I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 13 . 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 . 5. Engin[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-8 V ehicle Care 1.8L L4 Engine I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-9 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10 ‑ 13 . 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 . 5. Engin[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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. { W ARNING The engine oil dipstick handle may be hot; it could burn you. Use a towel or glove to touch the dipstic[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Notice: Failure to use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty . Check with your dealer or service provider on whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification. Viscosity Gra[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-12 V ehicle Care When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary . A Code 82 (Change Engine Oil Soon) DIC message comes on. See Vehicle Messages on page 5 ‑ 25 . Change the oil as soon as possible wi[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-13 Automatic T ransmission Fluid How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and [...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-14 V ehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the scheduled maintenance intervals. See Maintenance Schedule on page 1 1 ‑ 2 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-15 { W ARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-16 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-17 Notice: If improper coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be damaged. T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack engine cooling parts. The repairs would not be cove[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-18 V ehicle Care { W ARNING 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 for the proper coolant mixture. With [...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-19 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be low[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-20 V ehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: . Climbs a long hil[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-21 to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. . Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for fluid expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the tank if it is c[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-22 V ehicle Care Brake Adjustment Every moderate brake stop, the disc brakes adjust for wear . If rarely making moderate or heavier brake stops, the brakes might not adjust correctly . Very carefully making a few moderate brake stops about every 1 600 km (1,000 mi[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-23 { W ARNING If too much brake fluid is added, it can spill on the engine and burn, if the engine is hot enough. Y ou or others could be burned, and the vehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake/clutch hydraulic s[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-24 V ehicle Care V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 74 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Us[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-25 Automatic T ransmission Shift Lock Control Function Check { W ARNING When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-26 V ehicle Care . T o check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper Blade Replacement Front Wiper Bl[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-27 3. Once the blade pin disengages from the wiper arm, remove the wiper blade by sliding the pin out of the guide hole. 4. Reverse the steps to install the new blade. Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-28 V ehicle Care Headlamps, Front T urn Signal and Parking Lamps Passenger Side Shown, Driver Side Similar 1. High-Beam Headlamp 2. Low-Beam Headlamp 3. Parking/Turn Signal Lamps High-Beam Headlam p/ Low-Beam Headlamp 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 ‑ 4 . [...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-29 2. Remove the parking/turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by pulling it straight out. 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. 5. Install the bulb socket i[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-30 V ehicle Care 5. Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise into the assembly . 6. Reconnect the electrical connector . 7. Replace the cap on the back of the fog lamp assembly . T aillamps, T urn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps Sedan T aillamp Shown, Hat[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-31 License Plate Lamp Lamp Assembly Bulb Assembly 1. Bulb Socket 2. Bulb 3. Lamp Assembly T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right. 2. Turn the lamp assembly down to remove it. 3. Turn the bulb socket[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-32 V ehicle Care Electrical System Electrical System Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit breakers to protect against an electrical system overload. When the current electrical load is too heavy , the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit [...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-33 Engine Compartment Fuse Block LUV and LUW Engines The engine compartment fuse block is on the driver side of the vehicle, near the battery . Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers o[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-34 V ehicle Care 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 Automatic Occupant Sensing/ROS 8 Outside Rearview Mirror 10 Rear Window Defogger 12 Heated Outside Rearview Mirror [...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-35 J-Case Fuses Usage 7 Cooling Fan K4 8 EVP 9 Start Relays Usage RL Y 1 Front Wiper Control Relay RL Y 2 Front Wiper Speed Relay RL Y 3 Rear Window Defogger Relay RL Y 4 Run/Crank Relay RL Y 6 Fuel Pump Relay (1.8L) RL Y 7 Cooling Fan K2 Relay (1.4L[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-36 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 5 Outside Rearview Mirror 6 AOS/ROS 7 ABS Oil 8 Regulated V oltage Control 9 Rear Wiper 10 Not Used/IBS* 1[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-37 J-Case Fuses Usage 2 Antilock Brake System Pump 3 Blower 4 Run/Crank IEC 6 Cooling Fan K4 7 Cooling Fan K5 8 SAI Pump* 9 EVP 10 Start Micro Relays Usage RL Y 1 Front Wiper Control RL Y 3 Front Wiper Speed HC-Micro Relays Usage RL Y 7 Auxiliary Wat[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-38 V ehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number Usage 1 DLIS 2 Data Link Connector 3 Airbag 4 Liftgate 5 Spare 6 Body Control Module 8 7 Body Control Module 7 8 Body Control Module 6 9 Body Control Module [...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage 26 Airbag Run/Crank 27 Run Relay 28 Liftgate Release 29 T railer Run/Crank 30 Clock Spring 31 Heating, V entilation, and Air Conditioning 32 Spare 33 Sunroof 34 Cigarette Lighter 35 Spare 36 Rear Power Windows 37 Front Power Windows 3[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-40 V ehicle Care W ARNING (Continued) and a serious crash. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting crash could cause serious injury . Check all tires frequently to maintain the recomm[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-41 Winter Tires This vehicle was not, originally , equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice-covered [...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-42 V ehicle Care and service description. See the “ T ire Size ” illustration later in this section. (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specifica[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-43 (2) T emporary Use Only : The compact spare tire or temporary use tire should not be driven at speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If the vehicle has a comp[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-44 V ehicle Care vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. T ire and Rim Association. (2) Tire Width : The three-digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (3) Aspect Ratio : A two-digit number that indicates[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-45 before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 47 . Curb Weight : The weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers a[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-46 V ehicle Care outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufacturer , brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. P[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-47 V ehicle Placard : A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inflation pressure. See “ Tire and Loading Information Label ” under V ehicle Load Limits on [...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-48 V ehicle Care Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adj[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-49 The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon [...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-50 V ehicle Care A Tire and Loading Information label shows the size of the original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for the tires when they are cold. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 , for an example of the Tire and Loading Information l[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-51 could prevent the TPMS from functioning properly . See Buying New Tires on page 10 ‑ 54 . . Operating electronic devices or being near facilities using radio wave frequencies similar to the TPMS could cause the TPMS sensors to malfunction. If th[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-52 V ehicle Care times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARN message on the DIC display screen goes off. 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF [...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-53 Do not include the compact spare tire in the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure on page 10 ‑ 47 and [...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-54 V ehicle Care The rubber in tires ages over time. This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is never used. Multiple factors including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure maintenance affect how fast aging takes [...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-55 If proper rotation and maintenance have been done, all four tires should wear out at about the same time. See Tire Rotation on page 10 ‑ 52 for information on proper tire rotation. However , if it is necessary to replace only one axle set of wor[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-56 V ehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See V ehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . Different Size Tires and Wheels If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original e[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-57 nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safet[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-58 V ehicle Care performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . W arning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-59 Used Replaceme nt Wheels { W ARNING Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-60 V ehicle Care { W ARNING Driving on a flat tire will cause permanent damage to the tire. Re-inflating a tire after it has been driven on while severely underinflated or flat may cause a blowout and a serious crash. Never attempt to re-inflate a tire that has be[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-61 and compressor kit, see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 ‑ 61 . When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (1). 1. Wheel Block 2. Flat Tire The following in[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-62 V ehicle Care equipment, and on some vehicles there may not be a place to store a tire. The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in the tread area of the tire. It can also be used to inflate an underinflated[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-63 There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the tire sealant canister must be replaced. Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit to T emporarily Seal and Inflate a Punctured Tire When using the tire sealant and compressor kit duri[...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-64 V ehicle Care 7. Attach the sealant/air hose (2) to the tire valve stem by turning it clockwise until tight. 8. Plug the power plug (9) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See Power Outlets on pag[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-65 12. Press the on/off button (5) to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the sealant is distributed in the tire. Therefore, Steps 13 – 21 must be done i[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-66 V ehicle Care 24. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire, or vehicle. 25. Dispose of the used tire sealant canister (4) at a local dealer or in accordance with local state codes and practices. 26. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer . 2[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-67 1. Remove the compressor from its storage location. See Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 ‑ 68 . 2. Remove the air only hose (10) and the power plug (9) from the bottom of the compressor . 3. Place the compressor on the grou[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-68 V ehicle Care 12. Turn the air only hose (10) counterclockwise to remove it from the tire valve stem. 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 14. Return the air only hose (10) and power plug (9) back to their original storage location. 15. Return the equipment to [...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-69 T o access the spare tire and tools: 1. Open the trunk or liftgate. See T runk (Sedan) on page 2 ‑ 8 or Liftgate (Hatchback) on page 2 ‑ 9 . 2. Lift the trim cover. 3. Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it from the compact spare. 4.[...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-70 V ehicle Care 4. Place the jack at the position marked with a half circle. 5. Insert the jack handle into the jack and the wheel wrench onto the end of the jack handle. 6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise until the lift head is firmly contacting the proper lifti[...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-71 W ARNING (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 scraper or wire brush later[...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-72 V ehicle Care 14. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Notice: Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Storing a F[...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-73 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 of the vehicle. 7. Tighten the strap. Storing the Compact Spare Tire and T ools Reverse the instructions f[...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-74 V ehicle Care Do not mix the compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. Notice: Tire chains will not fit the compact spare. Using them can damage the vehicle and the chains. Do not use [...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-75 The jump start negative post and positive post are on the discharged battery on the driver side of the vehicle. The jump start positive post and negative post are on the battery of the vehicle providing the jump start. The positive jump start conn[...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-76 V ehicle Care W ARNING (Continued) add water to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place[...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-77 T owing T owing the V ehicle Notice: Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not lash or hook to the chassis components including the front and rear subframes, suspension[...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-78 V ehicle Care Dinghy T owing RS Model with Automatic T ransmissio n Notice: 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 warranty . Do not tow the vehicle[...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-79 Remember to reinstall the DLIS fuse once the destination has been reached. Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could be damaged. Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) while towing the vehicle. Notice: T owing the vehicle[...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-80 V ehicle Care Notice: T owing the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground could cause transmission damage. Do not tow the vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. Appearance Care Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at th[...]

Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-81 repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they remain on painted surface[...]

Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-82 V ehicle Care clean cloth. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 1 1 ‑ 12 . Tires Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. Whe[...]

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-83 material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty . Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches w[...]

Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-84 V ehicle Care 3.78 L (1 gal) of water . A concentrated soap solution will leave a residue that creates streaks and attracts dirt. Do not use solutions that contain strong or caustic soap. . Do not heavily saturate the upholstery when cleaning. . Do not use solv[...]

Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-85 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center . Fold the cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently to prevent forcing the soil in to the fabric. 4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no longer any co[...]

Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-86 V ehicle Care Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield under certain conditions. Notice: Use of air fresheners may cause permanent damage to plastics and painted [...]

Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 V ehicle Care 10-87 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 sure the floor mat is prop[...]

Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 10-88 V ehicle Care 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance frequent checks and services. The Additional Required Services ‐ Normal are for vehicles that: . Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 ‑ 9 . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-3 year . 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 , service the vehicle [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 1 1-4 Service and Maintenance . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear , cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required. [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-5 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 traffic, areas with poor air qu[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 traffic, areas with poor air qu[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-9 Additional Maintenance and Care Y our vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to avoid future costly repairs. T o maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance services may be required. It is recommen[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 1 1-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Hoses transport fluids and should be regularly inspected to ensure that there are no cracks or leaks. With a multi-point inspection, your dealer can inspect the hoses and advise if replacement is needed. Lamps Properly working hea[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 1 Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is critical for ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. . Signs that the alignment may need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle handling, or unusual tire wear . . Y our[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 engine oil licensed to the [...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor , an[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 1 1-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 receipts. Date Odometer Readi[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 1 1-16 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Service and Maintenance 1 1-17 Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 1 1-18 Service and Maintenance Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 and Specifications . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 Capacities Metric English Air [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 T echnical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 B Automatic and Manual 0.7 mm (0.028 in) 1.8L L4 LUW H Automatic and Manual 0.7 mm (0.028 in) 1.8L L4 L WE G Automatic and Manual 0.7 mm (0.028 in) Engine Drive Belt Routin[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 12-4 T echnical Data 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Information Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, call[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 aware of its participation in a[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 ext T elephone devices (TTYs[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 and social media networks. [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 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 provided up to 5 years/ 160 000 k[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Customer Information 13-7 restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out Service: V ehicle registration is required. . T rip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Must be over 250 kilometers from where your trip was started to qu[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 13-8 Customer Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. T ransportation Options W arranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However , if you are unable to wait, GM helps to minimize inconvenience by p[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Customer Information 13-9 General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify , change, or discontinue Courtesy T ransportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discret[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 13-10 Customer Information Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing in[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Customer Information 13-1 1 original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by the GM vehicle warranty . Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair . Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 13-12 Customer Information Or write to: Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 4791 1 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery . All listed prices are quoted i[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately , and notify General Motors of Canada Limited. Call T ransport Canada at 1-[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 13-14 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that wi[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 Customer Information 13-15 OnStar T erms and Conditions and Privacy Statement on the OnStar website. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security , as well a[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 13-16 Customer Information 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 OnStar Services Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Connectio[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button > to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to: . Get help for an emergency . . Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert. . Get crisis assistance and evacuation routes. OnStar Services [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 OnStar 14-3 Using V oice Commands During a Planned Route Cancel Route 1. Press = . System responds: “ OnStar ready , ” then a tone. Say “ Cancel route. ” System responds: “ Do you want to cancel directions? ” 2. Say “ Y es. ” System responds: “ OK, r[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 14-4 OnStar 2. Say “ Call. ” System responds: “ Please say the name or number to call. ” 3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “ 1 ” and the area code. System responds: “ OK calling. ” Calling 91 1 Emergen cy 1. Press = . The system res[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar V ehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monit[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 14-6 OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly . These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected. OnStar servi[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 OnStar 14-7 OnStar Personal Identification Number (PIN) A PIN is needed to access some of the OnStar services, like Remote Door Unlock and Stolen V ehicle Assistance. Y ou will be prompted to change the PIN the first time when speaking with an Advisor . T o change the[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12 14-8 OnStar V ehicle and Power Issues OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly . These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or [...]

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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 INDEX i-1 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38 Additional Information OnStar ® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 i-2 INDEX B Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74 Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-26 Blind Spot Mir[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 INDEX i-3 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Cluster , Instrument . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 i-4 INDEX E Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32 Instrument Panel Fuse B[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 INDEX i-5 G Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34 Gauges Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 T achometer . [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 i-6 INDEX K Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 2-3 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . 10-41 Lamps Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Daytime Running (DRL) . [...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 INDEX i-7 M Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-15 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-12 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-12 Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Manual [...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 i-8 INDEX Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Personalization V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Phone Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . 7-26, 7-28, 7-37 Hands-Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42 Pictures and Mo[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 INDEX i-9 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5 Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-3 Running the V ehicle [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 i-10 INDEX Start V ehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Starting the Engine . . . . . . . 1-4, 9-16 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Power , Warning Lights . . . . . . . . 5-16 Wheel Adjustmen[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 INDEX i-1 1 T runk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 T urn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 T urn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12 i-12 INDEX 2 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :[...]