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 and Rear Suspension Modification Kit Installation
Installation Instruction Part Number
23158166
23158167
Tools Required
CH 49375 Strut Rod Nut Socket
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Vehicle Service Manual.
Front Strut Removal Procedure
Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Vehicle Service Manual.
Raise a ...
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 ...
System maintenance
Example
Basic information
The Nissan Armada RCTA system relies on two radar sensors (A) mounted near the
rear bumper to detect approaching vehicles.
To ensure optimal performance of the Nissan Armada safety systems, always keep
the radar sensor areas clean and unobstructed.
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