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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Overview (Radio with CD/USB)
1. /VOL (Power/Volume)
Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
2. (Eject)
Removes a disc from the CD slot.
3. Buttons 1−6
Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
4. AUX Port
3.5 mm (1/8 in) connection for external devices.
5. Push/MENU/TUNE
Ra ...
Engine Front Cover Gasket Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces and remove all remains of old sealing compound
material.
Note: The thickness of the sealing bead should be 2 mm (0.0787 in).
Apply sealing compound to the shown areas (1) and (2). Refer to Adhesives,
Fluids ...
Drive and Driven Sprocket, Drive Link, and Park Pawl Removal (6T40/45/50)
Drive and Driven Sprocket, Drive Link, and Park Pawl Removal
Callout
Component Name
1
Drive Link Lube Scoop
2
Drive Link Lube Scoop Seals
3
Drive Link Lube Fluid Se ...
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