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:
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following may display:
Remote Unlock Feedback
Remote Lock Feedback
Remote Door Unlock
Remote Unlock Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter.
Select On or Off.
Remote Lock Feedback
T ...
Hood Insulator Replacement
Hood Insulator Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Hood Insulator Plastic Retainer (Qty:?€‰6)
2
Hood Insulator
Procedure
Ensure the 3 integral tabs are secured to the hood.
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Rear Brake Backing Plate Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Remove the rear wheel speed sensor, if equipped ...
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