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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Front Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Replacement
Front Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Upper Front Trim Panel Assembly
Procedure
Use the appropriate plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the door
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Battery Negative Cable Replacement
Battery Negative Cable Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Disconnect the battery current sensor connector.
Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement.
1
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Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement (LUV)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Clamp (Qty: 2)
Special Tools
BO-38185 Hose Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special T ...
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