Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Climate Control Systems
These climate control systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation 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. Air Conditioning
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Recirculation
Climate Control System with Heater Only
1. Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Rear Window Defogger
Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature.
(Fan Control): Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turning the fan control
to 0 turns the fan off. The fan must be turned on to run the air conditioning compressor.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the current airflow mode.
Select from the following air delivery modes:
(Vent): Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): Air is divided between
the instrument panel and floor outlets.
(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets, with some air directed to the rear outlets.
(Defog): This mode clears the windows
of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the floor, windshield, and side window outlets.
(Defrost): This mode clears the windshield
of fog or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side window
outlets.
Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear.
In defrost or defog mode, excessive air conditioning use can cause the windows
to fog. If this happens, change the air delivery mode to
and reduce the fan speed.
(Air Conditioning): If equipped with
air conditioning, follow these steps to use the system. Turn
to the desired speed. The air conditioning
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, do the following:
1. Open the windows to let hot air escape.
2. Press 
.
3. Press .
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest 
speed.
Using these settings together for long periods of time may cause the air inside the vehicle to become too dry. To prevent this from happening, after the air in the vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
(Recirculation): This mode recirculates
and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering the vehicle.
Press the button to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. Press the button again to return to outside air mode.
Using the recirculation mode for extended periods may cause the windows to fog. If this happens, select the defrost mode.
Max is available when the air conditioning
is selected and the temperature is set to the coolest setting while the outside
air temperature is warm. When Max is
activated, the air inside the vehicle is automatically recirculated, which helps
to quickly cool the vehicle. The recirculation indicator will not be lit.
To allow outside air to enter in these conditions, press the recirculation button twice. The recirculation indicator will not be lit.
or
(Heated Seats, If Equipped): Press to
heat the driver or passenger seat. See Heated Front Seats.
Climate Controls
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Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger
(Rear Window Defogger): Press to
turn the rear window and outside mirror defogger on or off. An indicator light comes
on to show that the feature is on.
The rear window defogger turns off after ...
Other materials:
Charging System Light
This light will come on briefly when the ignition is turned on, and the engine
is not running, as a check to show it is working.
It should go out when the engine is started. If it stays on, or comes on while
driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked ...
Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the upper trim cover and the lower trim cover
from the steering column. Refer to Steering Column
Lower Trim Cover Replacement.
Insert the k ...
Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (LUV)
Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Drain the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Remove the front bumper fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia ...
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