Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Brakes

Manual Transmission

The vehicle may be equipped with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual transmission. Caution Shifting the vehicle initially into any gear other than 1 (First) or R (Reverse) can damage the clutch. Shift t ...

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

This vehicle has ABS, an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might b ...

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When to Add Engine Oil
1.8L Shown, 1.4L Similar If the oil is below the minimum mark on the dipstick, add 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Cap ...

Tire Dismounting and Mounting
Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from the wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel rim could result. Caution: Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels wit ...

Water Inlet Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Drain the engine coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (1). Remove the radiator outlet hose connector clip (2) and the radiator outlet hose  ...