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
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Engine Oil Pressure Light
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with
the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required,
but if the oil level is within the operating ...
Cruise Control
If the vehicle is equipped with cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25
mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph).
Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a st ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Special Tools
DT-446 Installer Drift
DT-7004 Slide Hammer
DT-23129 Universal Seal Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front suspension sk ...
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