Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
Warning
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake.
- To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
- To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
only ...
Other materials:
Front License Plate Bracket Replacement
Front License Plate Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front license plate if equipped.
1
Front License Plate Bracket Screw (Qty:?€‰4)
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Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door window from the guide. Do not remove ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
CH 28662
J 28662
Brake Pedal Effort Gauge
CH 29532
J 29532
Diaphragm Pressure Bleeder
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