Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: General Description
The factory installed tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including the full rated load capacity when these tires are inflated to the recommended pressures.
The following factors have an important influence on tire life:
- Correct tire pressures
- Correct wheel alignment
- Proper driving techniques
- Tire rotation
The following factors increase tire wear:
- Heavy cornering
- Excessively rapid acceleration
- Heavy braking
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
Finish Damage Evaluation Procedure
Note:
If the wheels are chrome-plated, do not re-plate or refinish
the wheels.
If the wheels are polished aluminum, do not r ...
Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description
Metric wheel/nuts and bolts are identified in the following way:
The wheel/nut has the word Metric stamped on the face.
The letter M is stamped on the end of the wheel bolt.
The thread sizes ...
Other materials:
All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide
good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions. Original
equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification
code molded onto the sidewall. Origi ...
Multi-Axis Acceleration Sensor Module Programming and Setup
Note:
DO NOT program a control module unless directed to by a service procedure
or a service bulletin. If the Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor or Inertia
Sensor Module (IMU) is not properly configured with the correct calibration
software, the Electronic Brake Control Module will ...
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover Replacement (With AAL)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover
Procedure
Grasp the lower edge of the fuse block cover and pull outward disengaging ...
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