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Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081473) -
2014 - 2nd Edition - 8/19/13
Service and Maintenance
11-3
year. The engine oil and filter must
be changed at least once a year
and the oil life system must be
reset. Your trained dealer technician
can perform this work. If the engine
oil life system is reset accidentally,
service the vehicle within 5 000 km/
3,000 mi since the last service.
Reset the oil life system when the
oil is changed. See
Engine Oil Life
System on page 10-12
.
Tire Rotation and Required
Services Every 12 000 km/
7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for
the vehicle, and perform the
following services. See
Tire
Rotation on page 10-53
.
.
Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See
Engine
Oil on page 10-9
and
Engine Oil
Life System on page 10-12
.
.
Check engine coolant level. See
Engine Coolant on page 10-16
.
.
Check windshield washer fluid
level. See
Washer Fluid on
page 10-21
.
.
Visually inspect windshield wiper
blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. See
Exterior
Care on page 10-81
. Replace
worn or damaged wiper blades.
See
Wiper Blade Replacement
on page 10-26
.
.
Check tire inflation pressures.
See
Tire Pressure on
page 10-47
.
.
Inspect tire wear. See
Tire
Inspection on page 10-53
.
.
Visually check for fluid leaks.
.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-14
.
.
Inspect brake system.
.
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of
wear. See
Exterior Care on
page 10-81
.
.
Check restraint system
components. See
Safety System
Check on page 3-16
.
.
Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
.
Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
.
Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care on page 10-81
.
.
Check starter switch. See
Starter
Switch Check on page 10-25
.
.
Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check on
page 10-25
.
.
Check ignition transmission lock.
See
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check on page 10-26
.
.
Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See
Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check on
page 10-26
.