Chevrolet 2013 SONIC, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12
11-2 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 .
. Are driven on reasonable road
surfaces within legal driving
limits.
. Use the recommended fuel. See
Recommended Fuel on
page 9
‑ 33 .
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services
‐ Normal chart.
The Additional Required
Services
‐ Severe are for vehicles
that are:
. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic
in hot weather.
. Mainly driven in hilly or
mountainous terrain.
. Frequently towing a trailer.
. Used for high speed or
competitive driving.
. Used for taxi, police, or delivery
service.
Refer to the information in the
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services
‐ Severe chart.
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WARNING
Performing maintenance work can
be dangerous and can cause
serious injury. Perform
maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools,
and equipment are available.
If they are not, see your dealer to
have a trained technician do the
work. See
Doing Your Own
Service Work on page 10 ‑ 3 .
Maintenance
Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
. Check the engine oil level. See
Engine Oil on page 10 ‑ 9 .
Once a Month
. Check the tire inflation
pressures. See
Tire Pressure on
page 10 ‑ 47 .
. Inspect the tires for wear. See
Tire Inspection on page 10 ‑ 52 .
. Check the windshield washer
fluid level. See
Washer Fluid on
page 10 ‑ 20 .
Engine Oil Change
When the Code 82 DIC message
displays, have the engine oil and
filter changed within the next
1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the
best conditions, the engine oil life
system might not indicate the need
for vehicle service for more than a