Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
- The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
- There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber.
- The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
- The tire has a bump, bulge, or split.
- The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage.
Tire Inflation Description
When you inflate the tires to the recommended inflation pressures, the factory-installed
wheels and tires are designed in order to handle loads to the tire's rated load
capacity. Incorrect tir ...
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed
to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted
onto each tire and wheel as ...
Other materials:
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eight ...
SIR Warning
Warning: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following
conditions:
Air bag deployment
Personal injury
Unnecessary SIR system repairs
In order to avoid the above conditions, ...
Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement
Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Roof Rail Rear Assist Handle Fastener (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Fold the assist handle downward an ...
0.0073