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.

• Rear Window and Outside Mirror Defogger

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