Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly
If the LDW symbol does not appear:
- The lane markings on the road may not be seen.
- The camera sensor may be blocked by dirt, snow or ice.
- The windshield may be damaged.
- The weather may be limiting visibility.
This is normal operation; the vehicle does not need service. Clean the windshield.
Warning
LDW does not provide a warning to help avoid a crash, unless it detects the lane markings. LDW may not detect the lane markings if the camera sensor is blocked by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the windshield is damaged. It may also not detect a lane on winding or hilly roads, or in conditions that can limit visibility such as fog, rain, or snow, or if the headlamps or windshield are not cleaned or in proper condition. Keep the windshield, headlamps, and camera sensors clean and in good repair.
LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks, shadows, cracks in the road, or other road imperfections. This is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need service.
How the System Works
The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview mirror.
To turn LDW on and off, press the LANE DEPART button on the steering wheel. The
control indicator will light when LDW is o ...
Fuel
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Other materials:
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers
and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag
status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information
about the importance of pr ...
Instrument Panel Airbag Arming Status Display Replacement
Instrument Panel Airbag Arming Status Display Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the heater and air conditioning control. Refer to Heater and Air
Conditioning Control Replacement.
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SIR Service Precautions
General Service Instructions
Warning: When performing service on or near the SIR components
or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment
of the SIR components, person ...
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