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Page 1: ...onic Owner s Manual 84096120 A 2018 Sonic C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 18_CHEV_Sonic_COV_en_US_84096120A_2017MAY25 ai 1 5 18 2017 1 27 08 PM 18_CHEV_Sonic_COV_en_US_84096120A_2017MAY25 ai 1 5 18 2017 1 27 08 PM ...

Page 2: ... 5 Keys Doors and Windows 26 Seats and Restraints 53 Storage 99 Instruments and Controls 102 Lighting 132 Infotainment System 139 Climate Controls 165 Driving and Operating 170 Vehicle Care 213 Service and Maintenance 291 Technical Data 305 Customer Information 309 Reporting Safety Defects 319 OnStar 323 Index 335 ...

Page 3: ...ur region or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner s manual Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference Canadian Vehicle Owners A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer at www helminc com or from Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en franç...

Page 4: ...pecific component control message gauge or indicator M Shown when the owner s manual has additional instructions or information Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information 0 Shown when there is more information on another page see page Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean See the features in this manu...

Page 5: ...Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 4 Introduction d Traction Control StabiliTrak a Under Pressure M Windshield Washer Fluid ...

Page 6: ...Adjustment 15 Interior Lighting 15 Exterior Lighting 16 Windshield Wiper Washer 16 Climate Controls 17 Transmission 18 Vehicle Features Infotainment System 19 Radio s 19 Satellite Radio 19 Portable Audio Devices 20 Bluetooth 20 Steering Wheel Controls 20 Cruise Control 21 Driver Information Center DIC 21 Forward Collision Alert FCA System 22 Lane Departure Warning LDW 22 Rear Vision Camera RVC 22 ...

Page 7: ...Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 6 In Brief Instrument Panel ...

Page 8: ...Lever See Automatic Transmission 0 191 If Equipped or Manual Transmission 0 193 If Equipped 14 Trunk Release Sedan See Trunk Sedan 0 41 Lane Departure Warning LDW 0 206 If Equipped Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 197 15 Power Outlets 0 106 16 Climate Control Systems 0 165 17 Central Locking Switch See Door Locks 0 38 18 Ignition Switch See Ignition Positions Key Access 0 181 or Ign...

Page 9: ...RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m 197 ft away from the vehicle Key Access with Remote Start Shown Press the key release button to extend the key blade The key can be used for the ignition and all locks Keyless Access with Remote Start Shown Press the button to release the key The key can be used for all locks Press K to unlock the driver door or all doors and the liftgate or trunk Press Q to loc...

Page 10: ...following Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the vehicle on and then off See Remote Vehicle Start 0 37 Door Locks To lock or unlock the doors from outside the vehicle Use the key in the driver door to lock all doors or unlock the driver door only Press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operat...

Page 11: ...s Q or K on the central locking switch or on the driver door switch The vehicle must be in P Park for automatic transmissions For manual transmissions the parking brake must be engaged To open the liftgate from the outside press K on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors then use the touch pad See Liftgate Hatchback 0 43 Trunk Release Sedan To lock or unlock the trunk from the inside press Q or ...

Page 12: ...e the window crank to open and close each window See Manual Windows 0 49 Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent operation of the windows See Keys 0 26 Power wi...

Page 13: ...at Adjustment 0 55 Power Seats To adjust a power seat Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down See Power Seat Adjustment 0 56 Lumbar Adjustment If available press the front or rear of the swit...

Page 14: ...tion 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked See Reclining Seatbacks 0 57 Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space See Rear Seats 0 59 Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly To achieve a comfortable seating position change the seatback recline angle as little as n...

Page 15: ... the instrument panel when the vehicle is started See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 112 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Manual Outside Mirrors Move the control up down or side to side to adjust the mirror See Manual Mirrors 0 47 Power Outside Mirrors For vehicles with power outside mirrors 1 Select the mirror by moving the selector switch to L for the driver side or R for the passenger si...

Page 16: ...k the steering wheel in place Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats 9 Press to turn the lamps off even when a door is open H When the button is returned to the middle position the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened R Press to turn on the dome lamps Reading Lamps For vehicles with f...

Page 17: ...headlamps 5 Turns the headlamps on together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on For vehicles with fog lamps press to turn the lamps on or off See Exterior Lamp Controls 0 132 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 0 133 Fog Lamps 0 135 Windshield Wiper Washer Sedan Hatchback The windshiel...

Page 18: ...per washer see Rear Window Wiper Washer 0 105 Climate Controls If equipped with these climate control systems the heating cooling and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning 1 Temperature Control 2 Fan Control 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped 5 Recirculation 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Air Conditi...

Page 19: ...ht Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have an up shift light This light indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for better fuel economy For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on if weather road and traffic conditions allow It is normal for the light to go on and off if the accelerator position changes quickly Ignore the light during downshifts ...

Page 20: ... and infotainment display controls Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability See Defensive Driving 0 171 To play the infotainment system with the ignition off see Retained Accessory...

Page 21: ...e devices may be connected See Auxiliary Jack 0 150 and Bluetooth Audio 0 150 Bluetooth The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle Not all phones will support all functio...

Page 22: ...e control system on and off A white indicator comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on RES If there is a set speed in memory move the thumbwheel up briefly to resume to that speed or hold upward to accelerate If cruise control is already active use to increase vehicle speed SET Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control If cruise control is alr...

Page 23: ...ehicle departs the lane without using a turn signal in that direction the light will change to amber and flash In addition beeps will sound See Lane Departure Warning LDW 0 206 Rear Vision Camera RVC If equipped RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment display when the vehicle is shifted into R Reverse See Rear Vision Camera RVC 0 202 Parking Assist If equipped Rear P...

Page 24: ...ent Vent Press and hold g to vent the sunroof The sunshade opens automatically with the sunroof but must be closed manually The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure See Sunroof 0 51 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control Electronic Stability Control The Traction Control System TCS limits wheel spin The system is on when the vehicle is started The StabiliTrak syst...

Page 25: ...n label See Vehicle Load Limits 0 177 The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as the vehicle is driven This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure The TPMS does not repla...

Page 26: ...l not to reset the oil life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change See Engine Oil Life System 0 223 Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly Brake gradually and avoid ...

Page 27: ...lizer Operation Keyless Access 46 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors 47 Manual Mirrors 47 Power Mirrors 48 Folding Mirrors 48 Heated Mirrors 48 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror 48 Windows Windows 49 Manual Windows 49 Power Windows 49 Sun Visors 51 Roof Sunroof 51 Keys and Locks Keys Warning Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter is dangerous ...

Page 28: ...ntinued impacted and airbags may not deploy To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the ignition key do not change the way the ignition key and Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter if equipped are connected to the provided key rings The ignition key key rings and RKE transmitter if equipped are designed to work together As a system it reduces the risk of unintentionally moving the key out ...

Page 29: ...f it becomes difficult to turn the ignition with the key inspect the key blade for debris If you are locked out of the vehicle see Roadside Assistance Program 0 313 With an active OnStar service plan an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle See OnStar Overview 0 323 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System See Radio Frequency Statement 0 319 If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry RKE o...

Page 30: ...k The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred See Vehicle Personalization 0 129 Pressing K may also disarm the theft deterrent system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 44 Y If equipped press and hold to release the trunk 7 Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times Press and hold 7 for at least three seconds to s...

Page 31: ...le Canadian regulations require that owners see their dealer If two currently recognized keys are not available follow this procedure to program the first key This procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete for the first key The vehicle must be off and all of the keys you wish to program must be with you 1 Insert the new vehicle key into the ignition 2 Turn the ignition on The securi...

Page 32: ...the second press to indicate locking If any door is open when Q is pressed all doors will lock if disabled through vehicle personalization If enabled only the driver door unlocks See Vehicle Personalization 0 129 Pressing Q may also arm the alarm system See Vehicle Alarm System 0 44 K Press to unlock the driver door and the liftgate or trunk Press again to unlock all doors The turn signal indicato...

Page 33: ...ck lock button press from the driver door See Vehicle Personalization 0 129 Keyless Unlocking Locking from the Driver Door When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m 3 ft of the driver door handle pressing the lock unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door If the lock unlock button is pressed again within five seconds all passenger doors will unlock P...

Page 34: ...essing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds or until three chimes are heard Passive locking will then remain disabled until Q on the interior door is pressed or until the vehicle is turned on Keyless Trunk Hatch Opening Press the touch pad on the rear of the trunk or hatch above the license plate to open the trunk when the RKE transmitter is in range...

Page 35: ...the front cupholder 4 Press ENGINE START STOP When the transmitter is learned the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter 5 Remove the transmitter from the front cupholder and press K To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 3 5 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold ENGINE START STOP for 10 seconds to exit programming mode Programming without ...

Page 36: ...OR REMOTE 1 4 Place the new transmitter into the front cupholder 5 Press ENGINE START STOP When the transmitter is learned the DIC will show that it is ready to program the next transmitter 6 Remove the transmitter from the front cupholder and press K To program additional transmitters repeat Steps 4 6 When all additional transmitters are programmed press and hold ENGINE START STOP for 10 seconds ...

Page 37: ...Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC Caution When replacing the battery do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter Static from your body could damage the transmitter The battery is not rechargeable To replace the battery 1 Press the button on the side of the transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out 2 Separate the two hal...

Page 38: ... performance of the transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 0 28 Starting the Vehicle To start the engine using the remote start feature 1 Press and release Q 2 Immediately after completing Step 1 press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash The turn signal lamps flashing confirms the request to remote start the vehicle has been received When the engine sta...

Page 39: ...an extension have already been used The vehicle is not in P Park Door Locks Warning Unlocked doors can be dangerous Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle The doors can be unlocked and opened while the vehicle is moving The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked So all passengers should wear C...

Page 40: ... within 1 m 3 ft of the door being opened Press the button on the door handle to open See Keyless Access Operation under Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 29 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Access 0 31 Free Turning Locks The door key lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used or the correct key is not fully inserted The free turning door ...

Page 41: ...mph 8 mph To unlock the doors and the trunk liftgate Press K on the center stack or the driver door switch If equipped with an automatic transmission the vehicle must be in P Park If equipped with a manual transmission the vehicle must be in Neutral with the parking brake set This feature can be programmed See Vehicle Personalization 0 129 Lockout Protection If the ignition is on or in ACC ACCESSO...

Page 42: ... To cancel the safety lock 1 Unlock the door and open it from the outside 2 Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position Do the same for the other door Doors Trunk Sedan Warning Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate hatch trunk open or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch trunk or ...

Page 43: ...ock switch To open the trunk from inside the vehicle press V To open the trunk from outside of the vehicle Press K on the RKE transmitter to unlock all doors then use the touch pad Press and hold Y for Key Access or press X twice for Keyless Access vehicles on the RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 29 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Keyless Acce...

Page 44: ...hich cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate or hatch trunk open Close all of the windows 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 Continued Warning Continued highest setting See Climate Control ...

Page 45: ...ear the windshield indicates the status of the system Off Vehicle is disarmed On Solid Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system Fast Flash Vehicle is unsecured A door the hood or the trunk liftgate is open Slow Flash Alarm system is armed Arming the Alarm System 1 Close all doors the trunk liftgate and the hood 2 Lock the vehicle in one of two ways Use the RKE transmitter With a door ...

Page 46: ...oid setting off the alarm by accident Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed on the transmitter and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times an alarm occurred previ...

Page 47: ...is automatically immobilized when the transmitter leaves the vehicle The immobilization system is disarmed when ENGINE START STOP is pressed and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle The security light in the instrument cluster comes on when there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft deterrent system The system has one or more transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in...

Page 48: ...Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Warning A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right lane you could hit a vehicle on the right Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger side mirror is convex shaped A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver...

Page 49: ...r wash To fold pull the mirror toward the vehicle Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position Heated Mirrors 1 If equipped press to heat the outside mirrors See Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger under Climate Control Systems 0 165 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle Adjust th...

Page 50: ...the sunroof if equipped Manual Windows If equipped use the window crank to open and close each window The rear windows do not open fully Power Windows Warning Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window Never leave the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter or keys in a vehicle with children When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout b...

Page 51: ...d or ice could cause the window to auto reverse The window will operate normally after the object or condition is removed Automatic Reversal System Override Warning If automatic reversal system override is active the window will not reverse automatically You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged Before using automatic reversal Continued Warning Continued system override make s...

Page 52: ...ee Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 187 Express open Press and release e to express open the sunroof Press again to stop the movement Open Close Manual Mode Press and hold e to open the sunroof Release the switch to stop the movement Press and hold g to close the sunroof Release the switch to stop the movement Vent Press and hold g to vent the sunroof The sunshade opens automatically with the sunroo...

Page 53: ...hevrolet Sonic Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 52 Keys Doors and Windows roof sealing area using a clean cloth mild soap and water Do not remove grease from the sunroof ...

Page 54: ... Crash 67 Airbag System Airbag System 67 Where Are the Airbags 69 When Should an Airbag Inflate 70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 71 How Does an Airbag Restrain 72 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 72 Passenger Sensing System 73 Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 77 Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 78 Airbag System Check 78 Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash 79 Ch...

Page 55: ... the outboard seating positions Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chances of a neck injury in a crash 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 that it is locked in place To lower the head restraint pres...

Page 56: ...d restraint press the button located on the top of the seatback and push the head restraint down Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat see Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 86 Front Seats Seat Adjus...

Page 57: ...ower the seat Power Seat Adjustment To adjust a power seat if equipped Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down To adjust the seatback see Reclining Seatbacks 0 57 To adjust the lumbar support...

Page 58: ...cked in place To return the seatback to the upright position 1 Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position 2 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even when buckled up the seat belts cannot do their job Continued Warning Con...

Page 59: ...eriods of time Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat such as a blanket cushion cover or similar item This may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat If equipped the controls are on the climate control system To operate the engine must be running Press M or L to heat the driver or passenger seat The indicator light...

Page 60: ...nce of an unoccupied seat may be reduced This is normal See Remote Vehicle Start 0 37 Rear Seats Folding the Seatback Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving Caution Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them to th...

Page 61: ...ly attached or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured After raising the rear seatback always check to be sure that the seat belts are properly routed and attached and are not twisted To raise a seatback 1 Lift the seatback up and push it rearward to lock it in place Make sure the seat belt is in the retainer hook and is not ...

Page 62: ...de in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts Always wear a seat belt and check that all passenger s are restrained properly too This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the seat belts See Seat Belt Reminders 0 111 Why Seat Belts Work When riding in a vehicle you travel as fast as the vehicle does If the vehicle stops suddenly you keep going until somethin...

Page 63: ...s show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing seat belts There are important things to know about wearing a seat belt properly Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you Always use the correct buckle for your seating position Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies fo...

Page 64: ...the belt across you more slowly If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way the child restraint locking feature may be engaged If this happens let the belt go back all the way and start again If the webbing locks in the latch plate before it reaches the buckle tilt the latch plate flat to unlock 3 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch p...

Page 65: ...happens pull the seat belt straight out firmly to unlock the webbing and then release it If the webbing is still locked in the retractor see your dealer Before a door is closed be sure the seat belt is out of the way If a door is slammed against a seat belt damage can occur to both the seat belt and the vehicle Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the d...

Page 66: ... other parts of the vehicle s seat belt system will need to be replaced See Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash 0 67 Do not sit on the outboard seat belt while entering or exiting the vehicle or at any time while sitting in the seat Sitting on the seat belt can damage the webbing and hardware Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides Rear seat belt comfort guides may provide added seat belt comfort...

Page 67: ...ke sure they are all in working order Look for any other loose or damaged seat belt system parts that might keep a seat belt system from performing properly See your dealer to have it repaired Torn or frayed seat belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed have it replaced immediately Make sure the seat belt reminder light is working See ...

Page 68: ...ed New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the seat belt system was not being used at the time of the crash Have the seat belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light 0 111 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags A frontal airbag for the driv...

Page 69: ...s not replace them Also airbags are not designed to inflate in every crash In some crashes seat belts are the only restraint See When Should an Airbag Inflate 0 70 Wearing your seat belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the seat belts Everyone in the vehicle should wear a seat belt properly ...

Page 70: ... 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 Light 0 111 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in th...

Page 71: ... not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept Continued Warning Continued clear Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a ...

Page 72: ...e in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal impacts Knee airbags are not designed to inflate during vehicle rollovers in rear impacts or in many side crashes Seat mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location of the impact Seat mounted side impact airbags are not designed to inflate in frontal impacts near frontal impacts rollo...

Page 73: ...mounted side impact airbags inflate they quickly deflate so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbags inflated Roof rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they inflate Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes For location of the airbags see Where Are the Airbags 0 69 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with yo...

Page 74: ...art the engine after a crash has occurred In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the front outboard passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for the airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be th...

Page 75: ... 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag inflates Warning 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 ...

Page 76: ...er frontal airbag and knee airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front outboard 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 small adults the passenger sensing...

Page 77: ...rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult Sized 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 following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the front outboard passenger fronta...

Page 78: ...modifications that can affect how the system operates The on indicator may be lit if an object such as a briefcase handbag grocery bag laptop or other electronic device is put on an unoccupied seat If this is not desired remove the object from the seat Warning Stowing articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the...

Page 79: ...n aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device installed under or on top of the seat fabric could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag s or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag s See Passenger Sensing System 0 73 If the vehicle has rollover...

Page 80: ...iced right away See Airbag Readiness Light 0 111 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s seat belts The manufacturer instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster Use a booster seat with a lap shoulder belt until the child passes the fit test below Sit all the way back on the se...

Page 81: ... 63 According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in a rear seating position In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use seat belts properly Warning Never allow more than one child to wear the same seat belt The seat belt cannot properly spread the impact forces I...

Page 82: ... the retractor It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around a child s neck If the shoulder belt is locked and tightened around a child s neck the only way to loosen the belt is to cut it Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the seat belts Every time infants and youn...

Page 83: ...raints Rearward facing child restraints Belt positioning booster seats The proper child restraint for your child depends on their size weight and age and also on whether the child restraint is compatible with the vehicle in which it will be used For each type of child restraint there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor ...

Page 84: ...structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems Rear Facing Infant Restraint A rear facing child restraint provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The harness system holds the infant in place and...

Page 85: ...tion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 86 for more information Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this...

Page 86: ...nt passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the front passenger frontal airbag no system is fail safe No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off Secure rear facing child restraints in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If you secure a forward...

Page 87: ...If the manufacturer recommends that the booster seat be secured with the LATCH system this can be done as long as the booster seat can be positioned properly and there is no interference with the proper positioning of the lap shoulder belt on the child Make sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint ...

Page 88: ... child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash The child restraint may have a single tether 3 or a dual tether 4 Either will have a single attachment hook 2 to secure the top tether to the anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or withou...

Page 89: ...he covers behind the rear seat on the filler panel Pull open the cover to access the top tether anchors Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed 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 rem...

Page 90: ...uctions in this manual Warning To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured Warning Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder ...

Page 91: ... to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the seat belts Refer to the child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 1 2 Put the child restraint on the seat For re...

Page 92: ...ave a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts If the position you are using has an adjusta...

Page 93: ... the proper installation of the child restraint To remove the head restraint 1 Partially fold the seatback forward See Rear Seats 0 59 for additional information 2 Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same time and pull up on the head restraint 3 Store the head restraint in a secure place 4 When the child restraint is removed reinstall the head restraint before the seating positio...

Page 94: ...he LATCH system was not being used at the time of the crash Securing Child Restraints With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle If the child restraint has the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH System 0 86 for how ...

Page 95: ...Position the release button on the buckle away from the child restraint system so that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary 4 Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt...

Page 96: ...ags A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint 0 85 In addition the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions See Passenger Sensing System 0 73 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 112 for more information including important...

Page 97: ...hild restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached When using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions 1 Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint Move the seat upward or the seatback to an upright position if needed t...

Page 98: ... set the lock When the retractor lock is set the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor 6 To 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 it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child ...

Page 99: ... forth When the child restraint is properly installed there should be no more than 2 5 cm 1 in of movement If the airbags are off the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator will come on and stay on when the vehicle is started If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit see If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint under Passenger Sensing System 0 73 T...

Page 100: ... Compartment Hatchback 100 Additional Storage Features Cargo Cover Hatchback 100 Storage Compartments Warning Do not store heavy or sharp objects in storage compartments In a crash these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury Instrument Panel Storage Lift up on the lever to open Card Holder Store a card in the slot on the instrument panel Glove Box Lift up on the glove box ...

Page 101: ...ver on the bottom of the load compartment To 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 Storage Features Cargo Cover Hatchback Warning An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or t...

Page 102: ...o cover 1 Remove both of the cords from the hooks at the top of the liftgate 2 Push up on the underside of the cargo cover at both pins at the front sides of the cargo cover To install the cargo cover 1 Align the clips on the underside of the cargo cover over the pins on both sides of the cargo area and push down 2 Reconnect both of the cords to the hooks at the top of the liftgate ...

Page 103: ... Indicator 115 Brake System Warning Light 115 Antilock Brake System ABS Warning Light 116 Operate Pedal Light 116 Up Shift Light 116 Power Steering Warning Light 116 Lane Departure Warning LDW Light 117 Forward Collision Alert FCA Warning Light 117 Vehicle Ahead Indicator 117 Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light 117 Traction Off Light 118 StabiliTrak OFF Light 118 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTra...

Page 104: ...to interact with those systems See Bluetooth Overview 0 153 or Bluetooth Pairing and Using a Phone 0 154 or OnStar if equipped i Press to decline an incoming call to end speech recognition or to end a current call Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system Press again to turn the sound on For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems press to reject an incoming call ...

Page 105: ...he steering column Move the lever to one of the following positions HI Use for fast wipes LO Use for slow wipes 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 1X For a single wipe briefly move the wiper lever down For several wipes hold the wiper lev...

Page 106: ...lades should be replaced See Wiper Blade Replacement 0 236 Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down Rear Window Wiper Washer If equipped 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 when the bu...

Page 107: ...er of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites When the compass display shows CAL drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal The compass system will automatically determine when the GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again Clock The clock can be set using the infotainment system See System under Settings 0 159 ...

Page 108: ...ssory power plugs only such as cell phone charge cords Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working When on...

Page 109: ...Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 108 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Cluster with Base Level DIC English Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 110: ...Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 Instruments and Controls 109 Cluster with Uplevel DIC English Shown Metric Similar ...

Page 111: ... covered by the vehicle warranty Do not operate the engine with the rpm s in the warning area Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on the fuel gauge shows how much fuel is left in the fuel tank When the indicator nears empty a fuel warning light will come on See Low Fuel Warning Light 0 120 The vehicle still has a little fuel left but the vehicle should be fueled soon An arrow on the fuel gauge indicat...

Page 112: ...ssengers to fasten their seat belt Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled This cycle continues several times if the passenger remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving If the passenger seat belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light comes on The front passenger seat belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase ha...

Page 113: ...s the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to inflate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger ...

Page 114: ... service The light should come on to show that it is working when the ignition is on with the engine not running for Key Access or in Service Mode for Keyless Access See Ignition Positions Key Access 0 181 or Ignition Positions Keyless Access 0 182 Malfunctions are often indicated by the system before any problem is noticeable Being aware of the light and seeking service promptly when it comes on ...

Page 115: ...med up If this occurs change the fuel brand It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off See Fuel 0 208 If the light remains on see your dealer Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If the vehicle requires an Emissions Inspection Maintenance test the test equipment will likely connect to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC The DLC is under the instrument...

Page 116: ...ehicle For normal braking performance both circuits need to be working If the warning light comes on there is a brake problem Have the brake system inspected right away Warning The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off Contin...

Page 117: ... possible and turn the ignition off Then start the engine again to reset the system If the ABS light stays on or comes on again while driving the vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on the vehicle still has brakes but not antilock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the ...

Page 118: ... without using a turn signal in that direction See Lane Departure Warning LDW 0 206 Forward Collision Alert FCA Warning Light If equipped this light is on the center of the instrument panel The red forward collision alert comes on and flashes when a vehicle is being approached too rapidly The forward collision alert stays on when following a vehicle much too closely See Forward Collision Alert FCA...

Page 119: ...f it does not have the vehicle serviced by your dealer This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off If StabiliTrak is off the Traction Control System TCS is also off If StabiliTrak and TCS are off the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off See Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 0 197 ...

Page 120: ...s with the Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS this light comes on briefly when the engine is started It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tire Pressure 0 ...

Page 121: ...el Warning Light This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working If it does not come on have it fixed This light comes on when the vehicle is low on fuel The low fuel warning light comes on when there are approximately 6 0 L 1 7 gal of fuel remaining in the tank To turn the light off add fuel to the fuel tank See Filling the Tank 0 209 Immo...

Page 122: ...stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair High Beam On Light This light comes on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer 0 132 Front Fog Lamp Light For vehicles with fog lamps this light comes on when the fog lamps are on The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off See Fog Lamps 0 135 for more information Lamps On Reminder Thi...

Page 123: ...ng check that all doors are properly closed Information Displays Driver Information Center DIC The DIC displays information about the vehicle It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected See Vehicle Messages 0 127 All messages appear in the DIC display in the instrument panel cluster DIC Operation and Displays On some models the trip odometer reset stem is used to operate the ...

Page 124: ...1 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule See Maintenance Schedule 0 292 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 accu...

Page 125: ...average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour km h or miles per hour mph This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value The average speed can be reset by pressing SET CLR or pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem while the Average Vehicle Speed display is showing Instantaneous Fuel Economy The instantaneous fuel economy d...

Page 126: ...ng in the fuel tank Fuel range cannot be reset Instantaneous Fuel Economy The instantaneous fuel economy display shows the current fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or miles per gallon mpg This number reflects only the approximate fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change Unlike average economy this display cannot be reset Aver...

Page 127: ...See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 258 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 259 Remaining Oil Life This menu is not available while the vehicle is moving This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99 is displayed that means 99 of the current oil life remains When the remaining oil life is low the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the displa...

Page 128: ...12 Vehicle Overloaded 13 Compressor Overheated 15 Check High Mounted Brake Lamp 16 Check Brake Lamps 17 Headlamp Leveling Malfunction 18 Left Low Beam Failure 19 Check Rear Fog Lamp 20 Check Right Low Beam Lamp 21 Check Left Position Lamp 22 Check Right Position Lamp 23 Reversing Lamp Failure 24 License Plate Lamp Failure 25 Check Left Front Turn Signal Lamp 26 Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure 27 ...

Page 129: ...ys when the tire pressure is low It shows the location of the low tire and the approximate pressure of the low tire If a tire pressure message appears stop as soon as you can Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Tires 0 250 Vehicle Load Limits 0 177 and Tire Pressure 0 257 Uplevel Cluster Messages that do...

Page 130: ...59 To access the vehicle personalization menu 1 Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment display 2 Touch Vehicle to display a list of available options 3 Touch to select the desired feature setting 4 Touch 9 or R to turn a feature off or on 5 Touch z to go to the top level of the Settings menu The menu may contain the following Vehicle The menu may contain the following Collisi...

Page 131: ...leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside Touch Off 30 Seconds 60 Seconds or 120 Seconds Power Door Locks Touch and the following may display Open Door Anti Lock Out Auto Door Unlock Delayed Door Lock Open Door Anti Lock Out When on this feature will keep the driver door from locking until the door is closed If this feature is turned on the Delayed Door Lock menu will not be available Touch Off ...

Page 132: ...n of what doors will unlock when using the button on the driver door to unlock the vehicle Touch All Doors or Driver Door Passive Door Lock This feature specifies if the vehicle will automatically lock or lock and alert you after all the doors are closed and you walk away from the vehicle with RKE transmitter See Remote Keyless Entry RKE System Operation Key Access 0 29 or Remote Keyless Entry RKE...

Page 133: ...nstrument panel to the outboard side of the steering column There are four positions O Turns the exterior lamps off and deactivates the AUTO mode Turn to O again to reactivate the AUTO mode In Canada the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P Park AUTO Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off depending on outside lighting Turns on the parking lamps in...

Page 134: ...lamps at a reduced level of brightness will be on The 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 When it is bright enough outside the headlamps go off and the DRL come on To turn the DRL lamps ...

Page 135: ...f Turn 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 change Hold it there until the lane change is completed If the lever is briefly pressed and released the turn signal flashes three times The lever ret...

Page 136: ...arking lamps If the high beam headlamps are turned on the fog lamps will turn off If the high beam headlamps are turned off the fog lamps will turn back on again Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display ...

Page 137: ...ess to turn each lamp on or off Lighting Features Entry Lighting Some exterior lamps and interior lamps turn on briefly at night or in areas with limited lighting when K is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry RKE transmitter When a door is opened the interior lamps come on if the dome lamp control is in the Door position They stay on for about 20 seconds When all of the doors have been closed or t...

Page 138: ...s are very high This is true for all vehicles This is because the generator alternator may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power needed for very high electrical loads A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on such as headlamps high beams fog lamps rear window defogger climate control fan at high speed heated seats engine cooling fans trailer loads an...

Page 139: ...S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 138 Lighting timer turn the exterior lamp control to the off position and then back to the parking lamp or headlamp position To keep the lamps on for more than 10 minutes the ignition must be on or in ACC ACCESSORY ...

Page 140: ...arks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements 163 Introduction Read the following pages to become familiar with the features Warning Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash You or others could be injured or killed Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving Limit your glances at the vehicl...

Page 141: ...in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single button or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability See Defensive Driving 0 171 To play the infotainment system with the ignition off see Retained Accessory Power RAP 0 187 Overview Customer Assistance Assistance is available to help with Bluetooth pairing other mobile device interface and operation supp...

Page 142: ... wheel controls 1 Press to go to the Home Page See Home Page following 2 g Radio Press and release to fast seek the strongest previous station or channel USB Music Pictures Press to go to the previous content Press and hold to fast rewind 3 O When off press O to turn the system on Press and hold to turn off When on press O to mute the system and display a status pane Press O again to unmute the sy...

Page 143: ...y out When a function is selected the icon may highlight Audio Touch the Audio icon to display the active audio source page Examples of available sources are AM FM SXM MyMedia USB and AUX Phone Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone main page See Bluetooth Overview 0 153 or Bluetooth Pairing and Using a Phone 0 154 Settings Touch the Settings icon to display the Settings menu See Settings 0 159...

Page 144: ...n or activate an application Touch and Hold Touch and hold can be used to start another gesture or to move or delete an application Drag Drag is used to move applications on the Home Page To drag the item it must be held and moved along the screen to the new location This can be done up down right or left Nudge Nudge is used to move items a short distance on a list To nudge hold and move the selec...

Page 145: ...e touch the Audio icon to display the active audio source page Choose from a list of the three most recently used sources listed at the left side of the screen Choose More to display a list of available resources Examples of available sources are AM FM SXM MyMedia SD USB AUX and Bluetooth Infotainment System Sound Menu From any of the audio source main pages touch Sound to display the following Eq...

Page 146: ...ly FM and SXM Categories From the FM or SXM screen touch Categories at the top of the Browse menu to access the categories list The list contains names associated with the FM or SXM channels Touch a category name to display a list of channels for that category Selecting a station from the list tunes the radio to that channel Storing Radio Station Favorites Favorites are displayed in the area at th...

Page 147: ... radio reception Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to fade in and out In addition traveling or standing under heavy foliage bridges garages or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time Cell Phone Usage Cell phone usage such as making or receiving phone calls charging or just having the phone on may cause static interferenc...

Page 148: ...and mobile devices consider the source Untrusted media devices could contain files that affect system operation or performance Avoid use if the content or origin cannot be trusted USB Port Audio stored on a USB device may be listened to This vehicle has two USB ports in the center stack These ports are for data and charging Playing from a USB A USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB p...

Page 149: ...t side Select A Z to view a screen that will show all letters of the alphabet and select the letter to go to Touch w or x to move the list up and down Touch Browse and the following may display Playlists Supported Playlist extensions are m3u pls and wpl 1 Touch to view the playlists stored on the USB 2 Select a playlist to view the list of all songs in that playlist 3 Select a song from the list t...

Page 150: ...he chapter from the list to begin playback File System and Naming File systems supported by the USB are FAT32 NTFS HFS The songs artists albums and genres are taken from the file s song information and are only displayed if present The radio displays the file name as the track name if the song information is not available Supported Apple Devices To view supported devices see my chevrolet com learn...

Page 151: ...d audio will unmute Auxiliary Jack This vehicle has an auxiliary input jack in the center stack Possible auxiliary audio sources include Laptop computer Audio music player This jack is not an audio output Do not plug headphones into the auxiliary input jack Set up an auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P Park Connect a 3 5 mm 1 8 in cable from the auxiliary device to the auxiliary input jack ...

Page 152: ... provided where supported by the Bluetooth device This media content will not be part of the MyMedia source mode Some phones support sending Bluetooth music information to display on the radio When the radio receives this information it will check to see if any is available and display it For more information about supported Bluetooth features see my chevrolet com learn OnStar System OnStar 4G LTE...

Page 153: ...ns With an OnStar subscription to the Guidance Plan an OnStar Advisor can download a destination to the vehicle or its embedded navigation system if equipped Select Turn by Turn Directions from the main page of the OnStar app and follow the display prompts A destination transfer from OnStar will show the detail view of the destination when it is transferred from OnStar to the Navigation applicatio...

Page 154: ...The system can be used when the ignition is on or in ACC ACCESSORY The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9 1 m 30 ft Not all phones support all functions and not all phones work with the Bluetooth system See www my chevrolet com for more information about compatible phones Controls Use the buttons on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to operate the Bluetooth system Steering W...

Page 155: ... First to Connect If there is no phone set to First to Connect it will link to the device which was used last To link to a different paired phone see Linking to a Different Phone later in this section Pairing a Phone 1 Make sure Bluetooth has been enabled on the cell phone before pairing is started 2 Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page or the phone shortcut on the applications tray at the bottom...

Page 156: ...one to open the phone s settings menu Select the First to Connect option to enable the setting for that device Secondary Phone A phone can be enabled as a Secondary Phone by selecting 4 to the right of the paired phone name to open the phone s settings menu If a phone is enabled as a Secondary Phone it can connect simultaneously alongside another Bluetooth device In doing so the Secondary Phone wi...

Page 157: ...e handset mode The mute icon will not be available nor functional while Handset mode is active While the active call is on the handset touch the Handset screen icon to switch to the hands free mode Making a Call Using Contacts and Recent Calls Calls can be made through the Bluetooth system using personal cell phone contact information for all phones that support the Phone Book feature Become famil...

Page 158: ... Call There are three ways to accept a call Press g on the steering wheel controls Touch Answer on the infotainment display Select Answer on the instrument cluster using the select control Declining a Call There are three ways to decline a call Press i on the steering wheel controls Touch Ignore on the infotainment display Select Ignore on the instrument cluster using the select control Call Waiti...

Page 159: ...ter using the select control Dual Tone Multi Frequency DTMF Tones The in vehicle Bluetooth system can send numbers during a call This is used when calling a menu driven phone system Use the Keypad to enter the number Apple CarPlay and Android Auto If equipped Android Auto and or Apple CarPlay capability may be available through a compatible smartphone If available the Android Auto and Apple CarPla...

Page 160: ...uto support see https support google com androidauto For Apple CarPlay support see www apple com ios carplay Apple or Google may change or suspend availability at any time Android Auto Android Google Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc Press on the center stack to exit Android Auto or Apple CarPlay To enter back into Android Auto or Ap...

Page 161: ...propriate language Phones Touch to connect to a different cell phone or mobile device source disconnect a cell phone or media device or delete a cell phone or media device Wi Fi Networks This will show connected and available Wi Fi networks If a 4G LTE data package is not active on the vehicle the infotainment system can be connected to an external protected Wi Fi network such as a mobile device o...

Page 162: ... system starts up and shuts down Touch Off or On Set Audio Cue Volume This setting controls the volume of Audio Cues played on startup and shut down Use the controls on the infotainment display to set the desired volume Audbile Touch Feedback This setting determines if sounds play when you touch the infotainment display or press any infotainment control on the center stack Favorites Touch and the ...

Page 163: ...s the volume based on the vehicle speed Touch Off Low Medium Low Medium Medium High or High Manage Favorites Touch to display a list of Audio or Mobile Devices favorites Favorites can be moved renamed or deleted To move touch and hold on the favorite and then drag up or down to rearrange the position Set Number of Audio Favorites Touch to select how many favorites pages can be viewed from the audi...

Page 164: ...ny use of such marks by General Motors is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the...

Page 165: ...perty rights including patent rights copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems Inc General Requirements 1 A License Agreement from SiriusXM is required for any product that incorporates SiriusXM Technology and or for use of any of the SiriusXM marks to be manufactured distributed or marketed in the SiriusXM Service Area 2 For products to be distributed marketed and or sold in Canada a ...

Page 166: ...entilation for the vehicle Climate Control System with Heater and Air Conditioning 1 Temperature Control 2 Fan Control 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Driver and Passenger Heated Seats If Equipped 5 Recirculation 6 Rear Window Defogger 7 Air Conditioning Climate Control System with Heater Only 1 Temperature Control 2 Fan Control 3 Air Delivery Mode Control 4 Rear Window Defogger Temperature Control ...

Page 167: ...ing does not operate when the fan control knob is in the off position Press to turn the air conditioning on and off When is pressed an indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is on For quick cool down on hot days 1 Open the windows to let hot air escape 2 Press M 3 Press 4 Select the coolest temperature 5 Select the highest A speed Using these settings together for long periods ...

Page 168: ...e mirror See Heated Mirrors 0 48 Caution Using a razor blade or sharp object on the inside rear window can damage the antenna or defogger Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Do not stick anything to the rear window Air Vents Use the air vents located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow Move the slats on the center air vents to direct airflow...

Page 169: ...e See Maintenance Schedule 0 292 To find out what type of filter to use see Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 303 1 Open the glove box completely and disconnect the damper on the outboard side 2 Push in both sides of the glove box and pull to remove 3 Install the new air filter 4 Reinstall the air filter cover and glove box in reverse order See your dealer if additional assistance is needed Service ...

Page 170: ...placed by a new evaporator to ensure proper and safe operation During service all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper equipment Venting refrigerants directly to the atmosphere is harmful to the environment and may also create unsafe conditions based on inhalation combustion frostbite or other health based concerns ...

Page 171: ...of Park Automatic Transmission 188 Parking 189 Parking over Things That Burn 189 Extended Parking 189 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust 190 Running the Vehicle While Parked 190 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission 191 Manual Mode 192 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission 193 Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS 195 Parking Brake 196 Brake Assist 197 Hill Start Assist HSA 197 Ride Control System...

Page 172: ...mming favorite radio stations and adjusting climate control and seat settings Program all trip information into any navigation device prior to driving Wait until the vehicle is parked to retrieve items that have fallen to the floor Stop or park the vehicle to tend to children Keep pets in an appropriate carrier or restraint Avoid stressful conversations while driving whether with a passenger or on...

Page 173: ...a lot of distance in an emergency Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you Avoid needless heavy braking Keep pace with traffic If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven brake normally but do not pump the brakes Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down If the engine stops there will be some power brake as...

Page 174: ...iving Follow these tips 1 Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement 2 Turn the steering wheel about one eighth of a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge 3 Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Loss of Control Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the v...

Page 175: ...les and deep standing or flowing water Warning Wet brakes can cause crashes They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car vehicle wash lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces Driving through flowing water ...

Page 176: ...downhill slope Warning Coasting downhill in N Neutral or with the ignition off is dangerous This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering assist Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in its own lane Do not swing wide or cross the center line Be alert on top of hills something could be in your lane e g stalled car accident Pay a...

Page 177: ...xhaust 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 unconsciousness and even death If the vehicle is stuck in snow Clear snow from the base of the vehicle especially any blocking the exhaust pipe Open a window about 5 cm 2 in on the vehicle side that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air F...

Page 178: ...stop spinning before shifting gears Release the accelerator pedal while shifting and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries it might need to be towed out If the vehicle does need to be towed out ...

Page 179: ...ight Rating GAWR for the front and rear axle See Certification Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the dri...

Page 180: ...upant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 2 136 kg 300 lbs 3 Available Occupant and Cargo Weight 317 kg 700 lbs Example 2 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 453 kg 1 000 lbs 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 68 kg 150 lbs 5 340 kg 750 lbs 3 Available Cargo Weight 113 kg 250 lbs Example 3 1 Vehicle 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...

Page 181: ...ut them as far forward as possible Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in the vehicle Secure loose items in the vehicle Do not leave a seat folded down unless needed Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break In Caution The vehicle does not need an e...

Page 182: ...the airbags If the vehicle must be shut off in an emergency 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to N Neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to N Neutral firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop ...

Page 183: ...tch stays in this position when the engine is running If you leave the key in the ACC ACCESSORY or ON RUN position with the engine off the battery could be drained You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time 3 START This is the position that starts the engine When the engine starts release the key The ignition switch returns to ON RUN ...

Page 184: ... be shut off in an emergency 1 Brake using a firm and steady pressure Do not pump the brakes repeatedly This may deplete power assist requiring increased brake pedal force 2 Shift the vehicle to N Neutral This can be done while the vehicle is moving After shifting to N Neutral firmly apply the brakes and steer the vehicle to a safe location 3 Come to a complete stop Shift to P Park with an automat...

Page 185: ...e in Service Mode The instruments and audio systems will operate as they do in ON RUN but the vehicle will not be able to be driven The engine will not start in Service Mode Press ENGINE START STOP again to turn the vehicle off Starting the Engine Automatic Transmission Move the shift lever to P Park or N Neutral To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving use N Neutral only Caution D...

Page 186: ... for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Keyless Access 1 With the Keyless Access system the RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle Press ENGINE START STOP with the brake pedal applied When the engine begins cranking let go of the button The idle speed will go down as the engine gets warm Do not race the engine immediately after starting it If the RKE transmitter is ...

Page 187: ...e starting 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is located in the driver side of the engine compartment near the battery It is shipped from the factory with a tie holding it in place Use care in removing the tie so that the cord is not damaged Check the heater cord for damage If it is damaged do not use it See your dealer for a replacement Inspect the cord ...

Page 188: ...n the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this Retained Accessory Power RAP Some vehicle accessories may be used after the ignition is turned off The power windows and sunroof if equipped will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened The infotainment system will continue to work for 10 minutes until the driver door is opened or until the ignit...

Page 189: ... put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P Park This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into P Park properly before you leave the driver seat To find out how see Shifting Into Park previously in this section When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of P Park before...

Page 190: ... clutch pedal pressed in turn the ignition to LOCK OFF and release the clutch Parking over Things That Burn Warning Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite Do not park over papers leaves dry grass or other things that can burn Extended Parking It is better not to park with the vehicle running If the vehicle is left while running follow the proper steps to be...

Page 191: ...y repaired Continued Warning 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 Drive it only with the windows completely down Have the vehicle repaired immediately Never park the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed ar...

Page 192: ...he vehicle has a shift lock control You must fully apply the brake pedal then press the shift lever button before you can shift from P Park while the ignition is on If you cannot shift out of P Park ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into P Park as you maintain brake application Then move the shift lever into another gear See Shifting out of Park Automatic Transm...

Page 193: ... cool the automatic transmission fluid This message clears when the transmission fluid has cooled sufficiently D This position is for normal driving If more power is needed for passing press the accelerator pedal down M This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission If equipped see Manual Mode following Operating Modes The transmission may operate in a lower gear than no...

Page 194: ...t driving or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to downshift for more power or engine braking The transmission will only allow you to shift into gears appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine revolutions per minute rpm The transmission will not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the vehicle speed or engine rpm is too low The transmission will not allow shifting to the ne...

Page 195: ...6 Sixth Shift into 3 Third 4 Fourth 5 Fifth and 6 Sixth if equipped the same way as for 2 Second Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal To stop let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal Just before the vehicle stops press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and shift to Neutral Neutral Use this position when you start or idle the engine R Reverse To b...

Page 196: ...to the next higher gear for better fuel economy For the best fuel economy accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on and if the weather road and traffic conditions allow It is normal for the light to go on and off if the accelerator position changes quickly Ignore the light during downshifts Brakes Antilock Brake System ABS This vehicle has an Antilock Brake System ABS an advanced electro...

Page 197: ...eave enough room up ahead to stop even with ABS Using ABS Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work You may hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate This is normal Braking in Emergencies ABS allows you to steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help more than even the very best braking Parking Brake With the...

Page 198: ... activate HSA This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling either forward or rearward during vehicle drive off After the driver completely stops and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a grade HSA will be automatically activated During the transition period between when the driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate to drive off on a grade HSA holds the brak...

Page 199: ... if the vehicle gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow See If the Vehicle Is Stuck 0 177 and Turning the Systems Off and On later in this section The indicator light for both systems is in the instrument cluster This light will Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin Flash when StabiliTrak is activated Turn on and stay on when either system is not working If either system fails to turn on or to activate...

Page 200: ... the DIC To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on again press and release g The traction off light i and StabiliTrak OFF light g in the instrument cluster turn off Adding accessories can affect the vehicle performance See Accessories and Modifications 0 215 Cruise Control If the vehicle is equipped with cruise control a speed of about 40 km h 25 mph or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the...

Page 201: ...isengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory Setting Cruise Control If o is on when not in use SET or RES could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired Keep o off when cruise control is not being used To set cruise control 1 Press o to turn the cruise system on 2 Get to the speed desired 3 Move the thumbwheel down to SET and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerat...

Page 202: ...g Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed When you take your foot off the pedal the vehicle slows down to the previous set cruise control speed While pressing the accelerator pedal or shortly following the release to override cruise control briefly moving the thumbwheel toward SET will result in cruise control set to the current vehicle speed Using Cruise Control on ...

Page 203: ...Select Guidance Lines on the camera screen to enable or disable the guidance lines Warning The camera s do not display children pedestrians bicyclists crossing traffic animals or any other object outside of the cameras field of view below the bumper or under the vehicle Shown distances may be different from actual distances Do not drive or park the vehicle using only these camera s Always check be...

Page 204: ...a can be affected Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer Parking Assist If equipped Rear Parking Assist RPA assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R Reverse RPA operates at speeds less than 8 km h 5 mph The sensors on the rear bumper detect objects up to 1 5 m 4 9 ft behind the vehicle and at least 20 cm 8 in off the ground The ...

Page 205: ...may be displayed on the DIC SERVICE PARKING ASSIST If this message occurs check the following conditions The sensors are not clean Keep the vehicle s rear bumper free of mud dirt snow ice and slush For cleaning instructions see Exterior Care 0 282 The park assist sensors are covered by frost or ice Frost or ice can form around and behind the sensors and may not always be seen this can occur after ...

Page 206: ...barrels or other objects Be ready to take action and apply the brakes See Defensive Driving 0 171 FCA can be disabled with the FCA steering wheel control Detecting the Vehicle Ahead FCA warnings will not occur unless the FCA system detects a vehicle ahead When a vehicle is detected the vehicle ahead indicator will display green Vehicles may not be detected on curves highway exit ramps or hills due...

Page 207: ...chosen setting will remain until it is changed and will affect both the Collision Alert and the Tailgating Alert features The timing of both alerts will vary based on vehicle speed The faster the vehicle speed the farther away the alert will occur Consider traffic and weather conditions when selecting the alert timing The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all drivers and ...

Page 208: ...ns How the System Works The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror To turn LDW on and off press on the center console The control indicator will light when LDW is on When LDW is on is green if LDW is available to warn of a lane departure If the vehicle crosses a detected lane marking without using the turn signal in that direction changes to amber and flashes Additiona...

Page 209: ...an 15 ethanol by volume such as mid level ethanol blends 16 50 ethanol E85 or FlexFuel Fuel with any amount of methanol methylal and aniline These fuels can corrode metal fuel system parts or damage plastic and rubber parts Fuel containing metals such as methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Continued Caution Continued MMT which can damage the emissions control system and spark plugs Fuel w...

Page 210: ...ment Cleaner added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change can help GM Fuel System Treatment Cleaner is the only gasoline additive recommended by General Motors It is available at your dealer Filling the Tank Warning Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island Turn ...

Page 211: ...termine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 113 Warning If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Caution If a new fuel cap is need...

Page 212: ... fuel Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices Trailer Towing General Towing Information The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer Conversions and Add Ons Add On Electrical Equipment Warning The Data Link Connector DLC is used for vehicle service and Emission Inspection Maintenance testing See Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light 0 113 A device connected to ...

Page 213: ... would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment Add on equipment can drain the vehicle s 12 volt battery even if the vehicle is not operating The vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle see Servicing the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 77 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag Equipped Vehicle 0 7...

Page 214: ...Park Mechanism Check 236 Wiper Blade Replacement 236 Gas Strut s 238 Headlamp Aiming Headlamp Aiming 239 Bulb Replacement Bulb Replacement 239 Halogen Bulbs 239 Headlamps and Front Turn Signal 239 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back Up Lamps 241 License Plate Lamp 242 Electrical System Electrical System Overload 242 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 243 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 243 Instrument P...

Page 215: ... and supported service people Genuine GM parts have one of these marks California Proposition 65 Warning Warning Most motor vehicles including this one as well as many of its service parts and fluids contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems many fluids and some component wear by...

Page 216: ...red by the vehicle warranty Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non GM certified parts including control module or software modifications is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle See ...

Page 217: ...ase handle inside the vehicle It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and move the secondary hood release lever toward the right side of the vehicle 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 To close the hood 1 Be...

Page 218: ...018 crc 5 15 17 Vehicle Care 217 must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage 2 Lower the hood 30 cm 12 in above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary ...

Page 219: ...Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 218 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 1 4L L4 Engine ...

Page 220: ...3 Engine Cooling Fan Out of View See Cooling System 0 227 4 Engine Oil Fill Cap See Engine Oil 0 221 5 Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap See Cooling System 0 227 6 Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir See Brake Fluid 0 233 and Hydraulic Clutch 0 225 7 Battery North America 0 234 8 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Washer Fluid 0 232 9 Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 243 ...

Page 221: ...Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 220 Vehicle Care 1 8L L4 Engine ...

Page 222: ... the proper specification and of the proper viscosity grade See Selecting the Right Engine Oil in this section Check the engine oil level regularly and maintain the proper oil level See Checking Engine Oil and When to Add Engine Oil in this section Change the engine oil at the appropriate time See Engine Oil Life System 0 223 Always dispose of engine oil properly See What to Do with Used Oil in th...

Page 223: ...k and the engine has been off for at least 15 minutes add 1 L 1 qt of the recommended oil and then recheck the level See Selecting the Right Engine Oil later in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications 0 306 Caution Do not add too much oil Oil levels above or below the acceptable operating range shown on the dips...

Page 224: ...that is needed for good performance and engine protection Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water o...

Page 225: ...ine Oil Life System Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change To reset the system 1 Press MENU to show Remaining Oil Life on the display This display shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life If 99 is displayed that means that 99 of the current oil life remains 2 To reset the engine oil life system press SET CLR while...

Page 226: ...heck the brake clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the MIN minimum line on the side of the reservoir The brake hydraulic clutch fluid system should be closed and sealed Do not remove the cap to check the fluid level or to top off the fluid level Remove the cap only when necessary to add the proper fluid until the level reaches the MIN line Engine Air Cleaner Filter The engine...

Page 227: ...wer the cover slide it into the assembly then secure with the two screws Warning 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 with the air cleaner filter off Caution If the air cleaner filter is off dirt can eas...

Page 228: ...p hands clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan Warning Do not touch heater or radiator hoses or other engine parts They can be very hot and can burn you Do not run the engine if there is a leak all coolant could leak out That could cause an engine fire and can burn you Fix any leak before driving the vehicle Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX COOL ...

Page 229: ...aution Do not use anything other than a mix of DEX COOL coolant that meets GM Standard GMW3420 and clean drinkable water Anything else can cause damage to the engine cooling system and the vehicle which would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground or into sewers streams or bodies of water Have the coolant changed b...

Page 230: ... water or other liquids such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will With plain water or the wrong mixture the engine could get too hot but there would not be an overheat warning The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Warning Spilling coolant on hot engine parts can burn you Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enou...

Page 231: ...radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan By this time the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the indicated level mark 5 Replace the pressure cap tightly Check the level in the coolant surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down If the coolant is ...

Page 232: ...ine 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 hill on a hot day Stops after high speed driving Idles for long periods in traffic If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam 1 Turn the air conditioning off 2 Turn the heater on ...

Page 233: ...e the windshield washer system and paint Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer instructions for adding water Fill the washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for fluid expansion if Con...

Page 234: ...properly The braking performance expected can change in many other ways if the wrong replacement brake parts are installed or if parts are improperly installed Brake Fluid The brake clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with GM approved DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on the reservoir cap See Engine Compartment Overview 0 218 for the location of the reservoir Checking Brake Fluid Place the veh...

Page 235: ...iner See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 302 Warning The wrong or contaminated brake fluid could result in damage to the brake system This could result in the loss of braking leading to a possible injury Always use the proper GM approved brake fluid Caution If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Immediately wash off any painted surface Batte...

Page 236: ...om around the vehicle 2 Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 For automatic transmission vehicles try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle should start only in P Park or N Neutral If the vehicle starts in any other position contact your dealer for service For manual transmission veh...

Page 237: ...hanism Check Warning When you are doing this check the vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set t...

Page 238: ... away from the windshield 2 Squeeze the tabs on each side of the wiper blade assembly and slide the assembly off the end of the wiper arm 3 Install the new blade onto the arm and make sure the tabs are fully set in the locked position 4 Repeat the steps for the other wiper Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Pull the wiper arm a short distance away from the glass 1 2 Pull the blade out from the arm 2 I...

Page 239: ...r others could be seriously injured Take the vehicle to your dealer for service immediately Visually inspect the gas struts for signs of wear cracks or other damage periodically Check to make sure the hood trunk liftgate is held open with enough force If struts are failing to hold the hood trunk liftgate do not operate Have the vehicle serviced Caution Do not apply tape or hang any objects from ga...

Page 240: ...nt For the proper type of replacement bulbs or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer Halogen Bulbs Warning Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package Headlamps and Front Turn Signal Passenger Side Shown Driver Side Similar ...

Page 241: ...e bulb 6 Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise 7 Reconnect the wiring harness connector 8 Install the headlamp bulb access cover 9 For the driver side bulb replace the windshield washer bottle filler neck by turning it one quarter turn clockwise into the bottle Turn Signal Lamp 1 Open the hood See Hood 0 216 2 Remove the turn signal lamp bulb socket from the headlamp a...

Page 242: ...bs 1 Open the trunk 2 Remove the two screws which secure the taillamp assembly 3 Remove the taillamp assembly by pulling it straight back until the two posts disengage from the grommets 4 Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise 5 Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out 6 Install a new bulb into the bulb socket 7 Install the bulb socket into the taillamp ...

Page 243: ...ging the clip side first 7 Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place 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 until the current load returns to normal or the p...

Page 244: ...s and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems Danger Fuses and circuit breakers are marked with their ampere rating Do not exceed the specified amperage rating when replacing fuses and circuit breakers Use of an oversized fuse or circu...

Page 245: ... cover To reinstall the cover push the cover until it is secure The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Mini Fuses Usage 1 Antilock brake system valve 2 Sunroof 4 Rear fog lamp 5 Exterior rearview mirror Power window switch 6 Automatic occupant sensing ROS 7 Passive entry Passive start 8 Regulated voltage control 10 Intelligent battery sensor 11 Rear window ...

Page 246: ...r Ignition coil Mini Fuses Usage 30 Engine control module 31 Air conditioning clutch 32 Transmission control module 33 Horn 34 Front fog lamps 35 Left high beam headlamp 36 Right high beam headlamp If equipped J Case Fuses Usage 1 Front wipers 2 Antilock brake system pump 3 Blower 4 Run Crank IEC 6 Cooling fan K4 7 Cooling fan K5 J Case Fuses Usage 8 SAI pump 9 Electric vacuum pump 10 Start If equ...

Page 247: ... be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Mini Fuses Usage 1 Antilock brake system valve 2 Sunroof 4 Rear fog lamp 5 Exterior rearview mirror Power window switch 6 Automatic occupant sensing ROS 7 Passive entry Passive start 8 Regulated voltage control 9 Rear wiper 10 Intelligent battery sensor 11 Rear window defogger 12 Electric steering column lock 14 Heated Exterior rearview ...

Page 248: ...Mini Fuses Usage 30 Engine control module 31 Air conditioning clutch 32 Transmission control module 33 Horn 34 Front fog lamps 35 Left high beam headlamp 36 Right high beam headlamp If equipped J Case Fuses Usage 1 Front wipers 2 Antilock brake system pump 3 Blower 4 Run Crank IEC 5 Power seat 6 Cooling fan K4 J Case Fuses Usage 7 Cooling fan K5 9 Electric vacuum pump 10 Start If equipped Relays U...

Page 249: ...el The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses relays and features shown Fuses Usage DLIS Discrete logic ignition switch DLC Data link connector SDM Sensing and diagnostic module L GATE Liftgate PWR WNDW REAR Rear power window BCM8 Body control module 8 BCM7 Body control module 7 BCM6 Body control module 6 BCM5 Body control module 5 BCM4 Body control module 4 BCM3 Body control module 3 B...

Page 250: ...and air conditioning 1 HLLD SW Automatic headlamp leveling switch Fuses Usage IPC AOS Instrument panel cluster Automatic occupant sensing display SPARE TRAILER2 Trailer hitch 2 CLOCK SPRING Clock spring HVAC2 Heating ventilation and air conditioning 2 HTD STR WHL Heated steering wheel SPARE S ROOF SW Sunroof switch CIGAR APO Cigar auxiliary power outlet ESCL Electric steering column lock PWR WNDW ...

Page 251: ... same danger as overloaded tires The resulting crash could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when hitting a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn or old tires can cause a crash If the tre...

Page 252: ...ing on ice or snow covered roads is expected See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires 0 264 With winter tires there may be decreased dry road traction increased road noise and shorter tread life After changing to winter tires be alert for changes in vehicle handling and braking If using winter tires Use tires of the same bra...

Page 253: ...amples show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall Passenger P Metric Tire Example 1 Tire Size The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tire Size illustration later in this section 2 TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipme...

Page 254: ...at can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load Compact Spare Tire Example 1 Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread 2 Temporary 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 f...

Page 255: ...r P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire 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 the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 60 as shown in item...

Page 256: ...d Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in kPa kilopascal or psi pounds per square inch before a tire has built up heat from driving See Tire Pressure 0 257 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 and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a...

Page 257: ...asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces 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 Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicle...

Page 258: ...b plus the rated cargo load See Vehicle Load Limits 0 177 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle 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 Ve...

Page 259: ...lve 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 adjustment is necessary If the inflation pressure is low add air until the recommended pressure is reached If the inflation pressure is high press on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve...

Page 260: ... system is not operating properly 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 subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system ma...

Page 261: ...ire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tire Inspection 0 262 Tire Rotation 0 262 and Tires 0 250 Caution Tire sealant materials are not all the same A non approved tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors TPMS sensor damage caused by using an incorrect tire sealant is not covered by the vehicle warranty Always use only the GM approved tire sealant available th...

Page 262: ...s should also be performed after replacing a spare tire with a road tire containing the TPMS sensor The malfunction light should go off at the next ignition cycle The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions using a TPMS relearn tool in the following order driver side front tire passenger side front tire passenger side rear tire and driver side rear See your dealer for service or to purchas...

Page 263: ...no longer active The TIRE LEARN message on the DIC display screen goes off 12 Turn the vehicle off 13 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label Tire Inspection We recommend that the tires including the spare tire if the vehicle has one be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month Replace the tire if The indicat...

Page 264: ...ghtened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications 0 306 Warning Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When changing a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency a cloth or a paper towel can be used however use a s...

Page 265: ...direct sunlight to slow aging This area should be free of grease gasoline or other substances that can deteriorate rubber Parking for an extended period can cause flat spots on the tires that may result in vibrations while driving When storing a vehicle for at least a month remove the tires or raise the vehicle to reduce the weight from the tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speci...

Page 266: ... should mount or dismount the tires Warning Mixing tires of different sizes brands or types may cause loss of control of the vehicle resulting in a crash or other vehicle damage Use the correct size brand and type of tires on all wheels Warning Using bias ply tires on the vehicle may cause the wheel rim flanges to develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly a...

Page 267: ...nician See Buying New Tires 0 264 and Accessories and Modifications 0 215 Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls o...

Page 268: ...eristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail...

Page 269: ...sors with new GM original equipment parts Warning Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle Tires can lose air and cause loss of control causing a crash Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement Caution The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling spe...

Page 270: ...m If the contact continues slow down until it stops Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage the vehicle If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving especially if the tires are maintained properly See Tires 0 250 If air goes out of a tire it is much more likely to leak out slowly But if there ever is a blowout here are a few tips about what to e...

Page 271: ...place well off the road if possible Turn on the hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers 0 134 Warning Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall causing injury or death Find a level place to change the tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving 1 Set the parking brake firmly 2 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmissi...

Page 272: ...re tire and tools 1 Open the trunk or liftgate See Trunk Sedan 0 41 or Liftgate Hatchback 0 43 2 Lift the trim cover 3 Turn the retainer counterclockwise and remove it from the compact spare 4 Remove the compact spare tire See Compact Spare Tire 0 275 for more information 5 Remove the jack and tools from their container and place them near the tire being changed Removing the Flat Tire and Installi...

Page 273: ...etting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack Continued Warning Continued you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure ...

Page 274: ... and spare wheel 11 Place the compact spare tire on the wheel mounting surface Warning Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose The vehicle s wheel could fall off causing a crash 12 Reinstall the wheel nuts Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub 13 Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Lower the jack completely Wa...

Page 275: ...ver on the compact spare the cover or the spare could be damaged Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place Storing the Flat Tire and Tools 1 Return the jack and tools to their original sto...

Page 276: ...re at a time If this vehicle has a compact spare tire it was fully inflated when new however it can lose air over time Check the inflation pressure regularly It should be 420 kPa 60 psi Stop as soon as possible and check that the spare tire is correctly inflated after being installed on the vehicle The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only The vehicle will perform differently with ...

Page 277: ...f the battery has run down try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely Warning WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Batteries also contain other chemicals known to th...

Page 278: ...nal 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Caution If the other vehicle does not have a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use a vehicle that has a 12 volt system with a negative ground for jump starting 2 Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching 3 Set the parking brake firmly and put the shift leve...

Page 279: ...battery 6 Connect the other end of the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the good battery 7 Connect one end of the black negative cable to the negative terminal of the good battery 8 Connect the other end of the black negative cable to the negative post for the discharged battery 9 Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine at idle speed for at least four...

Page 280: ...icle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Dolly towing is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly Here ar...

Page 281: ... on the ground 1 Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing vehicle 2 Shift an automatic transmission to P Park or a manual transmission into 1 First gear and turn the ignition to off 3 Set the parking brake 4 To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed remove the DLIS fuse from the instrument panel fuse block See Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 248 5 For ...

Page 282: ...front using a dolly To tow the vehicle using a dolly 1 Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer s instructions 2 Drive the front wheels onto the dolly 3 Put an automatic transmission in P Park or a manual transmission into 1 First gear 4 Set the parking brake and turn the vehicle off 5 Clamp the steering wheel in a straight ahead position with a clamping device designed...

Page 283: ...duct usage necessary safety precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care product Caution Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 30 cm 12 in to the surface of the vehicle Use of power washers exceeding 8 274 kPa 1 200 psi can result in damage or removal of paint and decals Caution Do not power wash any component under the hood that has this e symbol Continued Caution Continued Thi...

Page 284: ...achine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on the vehicle To keep the paint finish looking new keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings Caution Failure to clean and protect the bright metal moldings ca...

Page 285: ... lamp cover that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Caution Using wax on low gloss black finish stripes can increase the gloss level and create a non uniform finish Clean low gloss stripes with soap and water only Air Intakes Clear debris from the air intakes between the hood and windshield when washing the vehicle Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glas...

Page 286: ...d dust Always wash the chrome with soap and water after exposure Caution To avoid surface damage do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome plated wheels Use only approved cleaners Also never drive a vehicle with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning Conti...

Page 287: ...rrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty Finish Damage Quickly repair minor chips and scratches with touch up materials available from your dealer to avoid corrosion Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer s body and paint shop Chemical Paint Spotting Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy ring shaped discolorati...

Page 288: ... with plain water Caution To prevent scratching never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently so that the speaker will not be damaged Clean spots with water...

Page 289: ... microfiber cloth on high gloss surfaces or vehicle displays First use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that can scratch the surface Then gently clean by rubbing with a microfiber cloth Never use window cleaners or solvents Periodically hand wash the microfiber cloth separately using mild soap Do not use bleach or fabric softener Rinse thoroughly and air dry before next use Caution Do not attac...

Page 290: ...se with cold water and then dry completely Care of Seat Belts Keep belts clean and dry Warning Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing It may severely weaken the webbing In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean and rinse seat belt webbing only with mild soap and lukewarm water Allow the webbing to dry Floor Mats Warning If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not proper...

Page 291: ... not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat Use only a single floor mat on the driver side Do not place one floor mat on top of another 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 properly se...

Page 292: ... maintenance using genuine replacement parts They have up to date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours courtesy transportation and online scheduling to assist with service needs Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services With trained technicians the dealer is the plac...

Page 293: ...red 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 Warn...

Page 294: ... level and oil life percentage If needed change engine oil and filter and reset oil life system See Engine Oil 0 221 and Engine Oil Life System 0 223 Check engine coolant level See Cooling System 0 227 Check windshield washer fluid level See Washer Fluid 0 232 Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear cracking or contamination See Exterior Care 0 282 Replace worn or damaged wiper blades Se...

Page 295: ...k See Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0 236 Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism See Park Brake and P Park Mechanism Check 0 236 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 If the hold open is low service the gas strut See Gas Strut ...

Page 296: ... 0 0 k m 1 2 0 0 0 0 mi 2 0 4 0 0 0 k m 1 2 7 5 0 0 mi 2 1 6 0 0 0 k m 1 3 5 0 0 0 mi 2 2 8 0 0 0 k m 1 4 2 5 0 0 mi 2 4 0 0 0 0 k m 1 5 0 0 0 0 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Replace...

Page 297: ...r odors Your GM dealer can help determine when to replace the filter 2 Visually check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper attachment connection routing and condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first If driving in dusty conditions inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed 4 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System 0 227 5 Or every 10 year...

Page 298: ...0 k m 1 2 7 5 0 0 mi 2 1 6 0 0 0 k m 1 3 5 0 0 0 mi 2 2 8 0 0 0 k m 1 4 2 5 0 0 mi 2 4 0 0 0 0 k m 1 5 0 0 0 0 mi Rotate tires and perform Required Services Check engine oil level and oil life percentage Change engine oil and filter if needed Replace passenger compartment air filter 1 Inspect evaporative control system 2 Replace engine air cleaner filter 3 Change automatic transmission fluid Chang...

Page 299: ...por lines and hoses for proper attachment connection routing and condition 3 Or every four years whichever comes first If driving in dusty conditions inspect the filter at each oil change or more often as needed 4 Or every five years whichever comes first See Cooling System 0 227 5 Or every 10 years whichever comes first Inspect for fraying excessive cracking or damage replace if needed 6 If equip...

Page 300: ...ctions and cables are corrosion free Belts Belts may need replacing if they squeak or show signs of cracking or splitting Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment to inspect the belts and recommend adjustment or replacement when necessary A message may indicate when scheduled maintenance on the timing belt and other components is required Brakes Brakes stop the vehicle and are...

Page 301: ...failure Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators cord or fabric showing through the rubber cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall or a bulge or split in the tire Trained dealer technicians can inspect and recommend the right tires Your dealer can also provide tire wheel balancing services to ensure smooth vehicle operation at all speeds Your deal...

Page 302: ...ce and Maintenance 301 Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view Signs of wear include streaking skipping across the windshield and worn or split rubber Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed ...

Page 303: ...il meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade ACDelco dexos1 is recommended See Engine Oil 0 221 Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No 89021668 in Canada 89021674 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hydraulic Brake Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid GM Part No 193...

Page 304: ...be obtained from your dealer Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner Filter 96950990 A3229C Engine Oil Filter 25195785 PF2263G Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13356914 CF184 Spark Plugs 1 4L L4 Engine 55585517 41 121 1 8L L4 Engine 55585534 41 122 Wiper Blades Driver Side 65 0 cm 25 6 in 95228809 Passenger Side 38 0 cm 15 0 in 95228810 Rear 26 5 cm...

Page 305: ...Service and Maintenance 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 Reading Serviced By Services Performed ...

Page 306: ...N also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code This code identifies the vehicle s engine specifications and replacement parts See Engine Specifications under Capacities and Specifications 0 306 for the vehicle s engine code Service Parts Identification Label The...

Page 307: ...etric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount see the refrigerant label under the hood See your dealer for more information Cooling System 1 4L L4 6 5 L 6 9 qt 1 8L L4 6 0 L 6 3 qt Engine Oil with Filter 1 4L L4 4 0 L 4 2 qt 1 8L L4 4 5 L 4 8 qt Fuel Tank 41 0 L 10 8 gal Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate ...

Page 308: ...5 17 Technical Data 307 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1 4L L4 LUV B Automatic and Manual 0 60 0 70 mm 0 024 0 028 in 1 8L L4 LUW H Automatic and Manual 0 60 0 70 mm 0 024 0 028 in 1 8L L4 LWE G Automatic and Manual 0 60 0 70 mm 0 024 0 028 in ...

Page 309: ...t Sonic Owner Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 308 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 1 4L L4 Engine 1 8L L4 Engine with Air Conditioning 1 8L L4 Engine without Air Conditioning ...

Page 310: ...Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy 321 Event Data Recorders 321 OnStar 322 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Sometimes howeve...

Page 311: ...iness Bureau BBB Auto Line Program to enforce your rights The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of...

Page 312: ...ation Plan CAMVAP call toll free 1 800 207 0685 or call the General Motors Customer Care Centre 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French or write to The Mediation Arbitration Program c o Customer Care Centre General Motors of Canada Company Mail Code CA1 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Your inquiry should be accompanied by the Vehicle Identification Number VIN Customer As...

Page 313: ... owner s manuals and view vehicle specific how to videos G View maintenance schedules alerts and OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Information Schedule service appointments I View and print dealer recorded service records and self recorded service records D Select a preferred dealer and view locations maps phone numbers and hours r Track your vehicle s warranty information J View active recalls by Vehicle...

Page 314: ...0 268 6800 Service is available 24 hours a day 365 days a year Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance have the following information ready Your name home address and home telephone number Telephone number of your location Location of the vehicle Model year color and license plate number of the vehicle Odometer reading Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehi...

Page 315: ...arranty period Items considered are reasonable and customary hotel meals rental car or a vehicle being delivered back to the customer up to 805 km 500 mi Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance Impound towing caused by violation of any laws Legal fines Mounting dismounting or changing of snow tires chains or other traction devices Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an area that is not...

Page 316: ...e proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to Bumper Base Warranty Coverage period in Canada extended powertrain and or hybrid specific warranties in both the U S and Canada Several Courtesy Transportation options are available to assist in reducing inconvenience when warranty repairs are required Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the Ne...

Page 317: ...tions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Collision Damage Repair If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value and safety performance can be compr...

Page 318: ...vide reduced protection to the GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs through the use of aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you ensure that the vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your current ins...

Page 319: ...ts your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with the repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if the vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obliga...

Page 320: ...mission FCC rules and with Innovation Science and Economic Development ISED Canada s RSP 100 license exempt RSS s ICES 001 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 The device may not cause harmful interference 2 The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to any of these systems by o...

Page 321: ...a immediately and notify General Motors of Canada Company Call Transport Canada at 1 800 333 0510 go to www tc gc ca recalls English www tc gc ca rappels French or write to Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Directorate Defect Investigations and Recalls Division 80 Noel Street Gatineau QC J8Z 0A1 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a ...

Page 322: ...derstanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as How various systems in your vehicle were operating Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled fastened How far if at all the driver wa...

Page 323: ...ceives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner OnStar If the vehicle is equipped with OnStar and has an active service plan additional data may be collected through the OnStar system This includes information about the vehicle s operation collisions involvin...

Page 324: ...lular service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle including location information See OnStar User Terms Privacy Statement and Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www onstar com U S or www onstar ca Canada The OnStar system status lig...

Page 325: ...a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis situations and find evacuation routes OnStar Services Emergency Emergency Services require an active OnStar service plan excludes Basic Plan With Automatic Crash Response built in sensors can automatically alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected in to the vehicle to help Pre...

Page 326: ...e plan Press Q to receive Turn by Turn directions or have them sent to the vehicle s navigation screen if equipped Turn by Turn Navigation 1 Press Q to connect to an Advisor 2 Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle 3 Follow the voice guided commands Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Functionality of the Voice Command button may vary by vehicle and region For some vehicles pre...

Page 327: ... from each other and use a combination of letters numbers and symbols to increase the security Change the default name of the SSID Service Set Identifier This is your network s name that is visible to other wireless devices Choose a unique name and avoid family names or vehicle descriptions OnStar Wi Fi Hotspot If Equipped The vehicle may have a built in Wi Fi hotspot that provides access to the I...

Page 328: ...schedule service Request roadside assistance Set a parking reminder with pin drop take a photo make a note and set a timer Connect with Chevrolet on social media For myChevrolet mobile app information and compatibility see my chevrolet com An active OnStar service compatible device factory installed remote start and power locks are required Data rates apply See onstar com for details and system li...

Page 329: ...ls and system limitations Message and data rates may apply Advanced Diagnostics requires an active OnStar paid service plan e mail address on file and enrollment in Advanced Diagnostics Includes Diagnostic Alerts Set preferences to receive real time e mails texts or monthly reports of the vehicle s health Or press Q to have an Advisor initiate a remote diagnostic report Proactive Alerts Receive a ...

Page 330: ...AR 1 888 466 7827 immediately to terminate your OnStar services if the vehicle is disposed of sold transferred or if the lease ends Reactivation for Subsequent Owners Press Q and follow the prompts to speak to an Advisor as soon as possible The Advisor will update vehicle records and explain OnStar service options How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist S...

Page 331: ...ns TTY Users OnStar has the ability to communicate to deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired customers while in the vehicle The available dealer installed TTY system can provide in vehicle access to all OnStar services except Virtual Advisor and OnStar Turn by Turn Navigation OnStar Personal Identification Number PIN A PIN is needed to access some OnStar services The PIN will need to be changed t...

Page 332: ...es to be available and operating for features to function properly These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected Add on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle Do not add any electrical equipment See Add On Electrical Equipment 0 211 Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar sy...

Page 333: ...OTICE Copyright c 1996 2010 Daniel Stenberg daniel haxx se All rights reserved Permission to use copy modify and distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby granted provided that the above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANT...

Page 334: ... Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions 2 Redistributions in binary form compiled executables must reproduce the above copyright notice definition disclaimer and this list of conditions in documentation and or other materials provided with the distribution The sole exception to this condition is redistribution of a st...

Page 335: ... Manual GMNA Localizing U S Canada 11373973 2018 crc 5 15 17 334 OnStar 4 Info ZIP retains the right to use the names Info ZIP Zip UnZip UnZipSFX WiZ Pocket UnZip Pocket Zip and MacZip for its own source and binary releases ...

Page 336: ...ts 167 Airbag System Check 78 How Does an Airbag Restrain 72 Passenger Sensing System 73 What Makes an Airbag Inflate 71 What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates 72 Airbag System cont d When Should an Airbag Inflate 70 Where Are the Airbags 69 Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle 78 Passenger Status Indicator 112 Readiness Light 111 Servicing Airbag Equipped Vehicles 77 System Check 67 Alarm ...

Page 337: ...tilock 195 Assist 197 Fluid 233 Parking 196 Braking 172 Break In New Vehicle 180 Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs 239 Headlamp Aiming 239 Headlamps 239 Headlamps and Front Turn Signal 239 License Plate Lamps 242 Taillamps Turn Signal Stoplamps and Back up Lamps 241 Buying New Tires 264 C Calibration 106 California Fuel Requirements 208 California cont d Perchlorate Materials Requirements 215 Califor...

Page 338: ...olant Engine Temperature Warning Light 119 Cooling 165 Cooling System 227 Courtesy Lamps 136 Courtesy Transportation Program 315 Cover Cargo 100 Cruise Control 199 Light 121 Customer Assistance 312 Offices 311 Text Telephone TTY Users 312 Customer Information Service Publications Ordering Information 318 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 309 D Damage Repair Collision 316 Danger Warning and Caution 2...

Page 339: ...wer Messages 128 Reduced Power Light 121 Running While Parked 190 Starting 184 Entry Lighting 136 Event Data Recorders 321 Exit Lighting 136 Extended Parking 189 Extender Seat Belt 66 Exterior Lamp Controls 132 Exterior Lighting Battery Saver 137 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner 225 Flash to Pass 133 Flashers Hazard Warning 134 Flat Tire 269 Changing 271 Floor Mats 289 Fluid Automatic Transmission 224 ...

Page 340: ...eplacement 239 Daytime Running Lamps DRL 133 Flash to Pass 133 High Beam On Light 121 High Low Beam Changer 132 Lamps On Reminder 121 Heated Steering Wheel 104 Heated Front Seats 58 Heated Mirrors 48 Heater Engine 186 Heating 165 High Beam On Light 121 Hill and Mountain Roads 175 Hill Start Assist HSA 197 Hood 216 Hood Ajar Light 122 Horn 104 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 62 HVAC 165 Hydraulic C...

Page 341: ...k Engine Malfunction Indicator 113 Cruise Control 121 Door Ajar 122 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning 119 Engine Oil Pressure 119 Flash to Pass 133 Front Fog Lamp 121 High Beam On 121 High Low Beam Changer 132 Hood Ajar 122 Immobilizer 120 Lane Departure Warning 117 Low Fuel Warning 120 Operate Pedal 116 Reduced Engine Power 121 Seat Belt Reminders 111 Service Vehicle Soon 115 StabiliTrak OFF 118...

Page 342: ... Oil Life System 223 Pressure Light 119 Older Children Restraints 79 Online Owner Center 312 OnStar 322 OnStar Additional Information 329 OnStar Connections 326 OnStar Diagnostics 328 OnStar Emergency 324 OnStar Navigation 325 OnStar Overview 323 OnStar Security 325 OnStar System 151 Operate Pedal Light 116 Operation Fog Lamps 135 Ordering Service Publications 318 Outlets Power 106 Overheating Eng...

Page 343: ...eatbacks 57 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 302 Records Maintenance 304 Recreational Vehicle Towing 279 Reduced Engine Power Light 121 Reimbursement Program GM Mobility 313 Remote Keyless Entry RKE System 28 29 31 Remote Vehicle Start 37 Replacement Parts Airbags 79 Maintenance 303 Replacing Airbag System 79 Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash 93 Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a C...

Page 344: ...s Ordering Information 318 Scheduling Appointments 315 Vehicle Soon Light 115 Services Special Application 298 Servicing the Airbag 77 Settings 159 Shift Lock Control Function Check Automatic Transmission 235 Shifting Into Park 187 Out of Park 188 Signals Turn and Lane Change 134 Spare Tire Compact 275 Special Application Services 298 Specifications and Capacities 306 Speedometer 110 StabiliTrak O...

Page 345: ...68 When It Is Time for New Tires 263 Winter 251 Towing General Information 211 Recreational Vehicle 279 Vehicle 279 Traction Control System TCS StabiliTrak Light 118 Off Light 118 Traction Control Electronic Stability Control 197 Trademarks and License Agreements 163 Transmission Automatic 191 Fluid Automatic 224 Fluid Manual 225 Transportation Program Courtesy 315 Trip Odometer 110 Trunk 41 Turn ...

Page 346: ...parture LDW 206 Warning Light Forward Collision Alert FCA 117 Warning Lights Gauges and Indicators 107 Warnings Hazard Flashers 134 Washer Fluid 232 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance 267 Different Size 266 Replacement 268 When It Is Time for New Tires 263 Where to Put the Restraint 85 Wi Fi 326 Windows 49 Windows cont d Manual 49 Power 49 Windshield Wiper Washer 104 Winter Driving 175 Winter Tires...

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