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:
Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
The green vehicle ahead indicator will appear when a vehicle is detected ahead.
Whenever this indicator does not appear, FCA will not respond. The indicator may
disappear on curves, highway exit ramps, or hills, or due to poor visibility. The
FCA system will not detect another vehicle ahead ...
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
The vehicle identification number (VIN) plate is the legal identifier of the
vehicle. The VIN plate is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel
(I/P) and can be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Loca ...
Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
Support the engine with a suitable jack.
Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
Raise engine to access the bolts.
Loosen the 3 water pu ...
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