Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steering Wheel Straight and Column Locked Caution

Caution:

With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

• The steering column
• The intermediate shaft(s)
• The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil’s centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

Steering Wheel Replacement

Steering Wheel Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refe ...

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

The steering wheel and column have the following 4 primary functions: Vehicle steering Vehicle security Driver convenience Driver safety Vehicle Steering The steering whee ...

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. The RKE transmitter can have one of the two symbols for the remote trunk release. With Remote Start Shown Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press ...

Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. The indicator light on the instrument panel near the windshield indicates the status of the system. Off: Vehicle is disarmed. On Solid: Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system. Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or t ...

System Settings
Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages To configure the number of available favorite pages: 1. Press the Push/MENU/TUNE button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Radio Favorites. 4. Select the number of available favorite pages. 5. Press the / BACK button to go back to the System Configu ...