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:
Battery Replacement
The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery:
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
1. Press the button on the transmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover by prying ...
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. The identification code needs
to be matched to a new tire/wheel position after rotating the tires or replacing
one or more of the TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor matching process should also be
performed after replacing a spare tire with a road ...
Steering Angle Sensor Centering
The steering angle sensor does not require centering often. Centering of the
steering angle sensor might be required after certain service procedures are performed.
Some of these procedures are as follows:
Wheel alignment
Steering gear replacement
Steering column replacement
Collision ...
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