Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood.
If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop the engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn of the engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service
help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program. ...
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard,
the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when the vehicle:
Climbs a long ...
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Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
Warning
A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety
belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected ...
Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Measurement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Note: Any disc brake rotor that exhibits thickness variation exceeding
the maximum acceptable level must be refinished or replaced. Thickness variation
exceeding the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation.
If the inboard fricti ...
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE)
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
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