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Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/18/12
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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 manual.
Starting the Engine
The vehicle has a
Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. It assists in starting the
engine and protects components.
If the ignition key is turned to
START and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the engine
will continue cranking for a few
seconds or until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start and the
key is held in START, cranking will
be stopped after 15 seconds to
prevent damage. To prevent gear
damage, cranking is not allowed if
the engine is running. Engine
cranking can be stopped by turning
the ignition key to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. See
.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
RKE without Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button to
extend the key blade. The key can
be used for the ignition and all
locks.
Press
K
to unlock the driver door or
all doors.
Press
Q
to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See
.
Press
V
to release the trunk.
Press and release
7
to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold
7
for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
7
again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See
and
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2
.
Remote Vehicle Start
For vehicles with this feature, the
engine can be started from outside
the vehicle.
