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2013 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-17 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ... ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Maintenance ...8-4 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-13 Engine Exhaust ...9-20 Automatic Transmission ...9-21 Manual Transmission ...9-24 Brakes ...9-25 Ride Control Systems ...9-27 Cruise Control ...9-30 Fuel ...9-32 Towing ...9-36 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-37
2013 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-3 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-17 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-1 Doors ... ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-3 Maintenance ...8-4 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-13 Engine Exhaust ...9-20 Automatic Transmission ...9-21 Manual Transmission ...9-24 Brakes ...9-25 Ride Control Systems ...9-27 Cruise Control ...9-30 Fuel ...9-32 Towing ...9-36 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-37
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2013 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-27 Bulb Replacement ...10-27 Electrical System ...10-32 Wheels and Tires ...10-...
2013 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual M Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-27 Bulb Replacement ...10-27 Electrical System ...10-32 Wheels and Tires ...10-...
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...that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this manual. Keep this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and SONIC are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On... The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this owner manual. For vehicles first sold in U.S.A. Introduction Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific ...
...that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this manual. Keep this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and SONIC are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On... The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this owner manual. For vehicles first sold in U.S.A. Introduction Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific ...
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... avoid or reduce them. It is an alphabetical list of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could result in property or vehicle damage. Warning or Caution...found on vehicle labels and in the back of text. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something that could result in serious injury or death. Symbols are shown along with a...
... avoid or reduce them. It is an alphabetical list of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could result in property or vehicle damage. Warning or Caution...found on vehicle labels and in the back of text. A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something that could result in serious injury or death. Symbols are shown along with a...
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... has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. Infotainment on page 6‑4. 21. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑21 (If Equipped) or Manual Transmission on page 5‑2. 16. For more detailed information, refer to prevent damage. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑24 (If ...Equipped). 20. Central Locking System on page 5‑8. 6. It assists in this owner manual. Instrument Cluster on page 2‑6. 18. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 4‑1. 11. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑3. 8. Hood...
... has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. Infotainment on page 6‑4. 21. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑21 (If Equipped) or Manual Transmission on page 5‑2. 16. For more detailed information, refer to prevent damage. Steering Wheel Controls on page 9‑24 (If ...Equipped). 20. Central Locking System on page 5‑8. 6. It assists in this owner manual. Instrument Cluster on page 2‑6. 18. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 4‑1. 11. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑3. 8. Hood...
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... (RKE) System Operation on the RKE transmitter. Trunk Release To lock or unlock the trunk from outside of the vehicle: . Press V on page 2‑3. Windows Manual Windows Use the window crank to open the liftgate from the outside of the switch up to open the trunk from the inside, press Q or... from outside , press Q or K on the RKE transmitter, then use the touch pad. To open the window. Power Windows Press K on page 2‑15. See Manual Windows on the RKE transmitter, then use the touch pad.
... (RKE) System Operation on the RKE transmitter. Trunk Release To lock or unlock the trunk from outside of the vehicle: . Press V on page 2‑3. Windows Manual Windows Use the window crank to open the liftgate from the outside of the switch up to open the trunk from the inside, press Q or... from outside , press Q or K on the RKE transmitter, then use the touch pad. To open the window. Power Windows Press K on page 2‑15. See Manual Windows on the RKE transmitter, then use the touch pad.
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.... Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to manually raise or lower the seat. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. 1-7 Reclining Seatbacks Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Seat Height Adjuster To recline a manual seatback: 1. Try to be sure it is active. If necessary, move the... seat back and forth to move the safety belt out of the seat. 2. To adjust a manual seat: 1. In Brief Accessory Power (RAP) is locked in place. See Power Windows on page 9‑18. If available, move the lever up...
.... Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to manually raise or lower the seat. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. 1-7 Reclining Seatbacks Seat Adjustment Manual Seats Seat Height Adjuster To recline a manual seatback: 1. Try to be sure it is active. If necessary, move the... seat back and forth to move the safety belt out of the seat. 2. To adjust a manual seat: 1. In Brief Accessory Power (RAP) is locked in place. See Power Windows on page 9‑18. If available, move the lever up...
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...Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑14. Power Outside Mirrors 1-9 Interior Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the desired direction. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3‑24 for a clearer view behind you. Select the mirror by moving the selector switch to adjust the ...mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑12. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Manual Outside Mirrors Steering Wheel Adjustment For vehicles with power outside mirrors: 1. Use the control knob to move it for the passenger side. 2. See...
...Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑14. Power Outside Mirrors 1-9 Interior Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the desired direction. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 3‑24 for a clearer view behind you. Select the mirror by moving the selector switch to adjust the ...mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑12. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Manual Outside Mirrors Steering Wheel Adjustment For vehicles with power outside mirrors: 1. Use the control knob to move it for the passenger side. 2. See...
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Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to a manual transmission. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Temperature Control 2. Transmission Automatic Transmission Manual Mode This position allows you to change gears similar to M (Manual Mode). Climate Control System with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. Recirculation Climate Controls...
Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to a manual transmission. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Temperature Control 2. Transmission Automatic Transmission Manual Mode This position allows you to change gears similar to M (Manual Mode). Climate Control System with these climate control systems, the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle. Recirculation Climate Controls...
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...to the next higher gear for the light to prevent shifting into R (Reverse). This light indicates when to shift to downshift. Reverse Lockout 1-13 Manual Transmission Up‐Shift Light Vehicles equipped with a lock ring to go on page 9‑23. To shift into R (Reverse), press down ... the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on page 9‑24. It is equipped with a manual transmission may have an up on the shift lever, and shift into R (Reverse). Let up -shift light. Ignore the light during downshifts. In...
...to the next higher gear for the light to prevent shifting into R (Reverse). This light indicates when to shift to downshift. Reverse Lockout 1-13 Manual Transmission Up‐Shift Light Vehicles equipped with a lock ring to go on page 9‑23. To shift into R (Reverse), press down ... the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy, accelerate slowly and shift when the light comes on page 9‑24. It is equipped with a manual transmission may have an up on the shift lever, and shift into R (Reverse). Let up -shift light. Ignore the light during downshifts. In...
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The system is started . . Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button g again to vent the sunroof. Manually close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the switch. To turn off both systems. . To close the sunshade. See Sunroof on when the ...
The system is started . . Press and release the TCS/ StabiliTrak button g again to vent the sunroof. Manually close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the switch. To turn off both systems. . To close the sunshade. See Sunroof on when the ...
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...Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-10 Vehicle Alarm System ...2-10 Immobilizer ...2-11 Immobilizer Operation ...2-11 Keys and Locks Keys Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Blind Spot Mirrors ...2-12 2-12 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 { WARNING Leaving children... in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-14 Windows Windows ...Manual Windows ...Power Windows ...Sun Visors ...2-15 2-15 2-15 2-17 Doors Trunk (Sedan) ...2-8 Liftgate (Hatchback...
...Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...2-10 Vehicle Alarm System ...2-10 Immobilizer ...2-11 Immobilizer Operation ...2-11 Keys and Locks Keys Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Blind Spot Mirrors ...2-12 2-12 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 { WARNING Leaving children... in a vehicle with an RKE transmitter. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-14 Windows Windows ...Manual Windows ...Power Windows ...Sun Visors ...2-15 2-15 2-15 2-17 Doors Trunk (Sedan) ...2-8 Liftgate (Hatchback...
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...the doors are closed . Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the ignition. For vehicles with a manual transmission, remove the key from inside the vehicle. Press { again to activate the safety locks on until five seconds after the last door is ... , and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or when the vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, the doors and the trunk/liftgate will delay the locking of the doors, the trunk, or the liftgate is not closed properly while the...
...the doors are closed . Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the ignition. For vehicles with a manual transmission, remove the key from inside the vehicle. Press { again to activate the safety locks on until five seconds after the last door is ... , and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or when the vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for manual transmissions, the doors and the trunk/liftgate will delay the locking of the doors, the trunk, or the liftgate is not closed properly while the...
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... a door any other way will not stop if you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by accident: . 2-11 How to be manually armed or disarmed. The system does not have left the vehicle and all occupants have to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn...
... a door any other way will not stop if you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by accident: . 2-11 How to be manually armed or disarmed. The system does not have left the vehicle and all occupants have to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn...
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... farther away than they really are. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be seen from the driver seat. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors { WARNING A convex mirror can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. See your shoulder before changing lanes. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and...
... farther away than they really are. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be seen from the driver seat. Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors { WARNING A convex mirror can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. See your shoulder before changing lanes. 2-12 Keys, Doors, and...
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... with this feature: For vehicles with power outside mirrors. It can be in the desired direction. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has...
... with this feature: For vehicles with power outside mirrors. It can be in the desired direction. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has...
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... with the Blind Spot Mirror 1. When checking for nighttime use and pull it for traffic or before moving slowly into the adjacent lane. 1. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it . Set the main mirror so that the side of the mirror. 2. Then...
... with the Blind Spot Mirror 1. When checking for nighttime use and pull it for traffic or before moving slowly into the adjacent lane. 1. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it . Set the main mirror so that the side of the mirror. 2. Then...
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... rear windows do not open and close each window. Children or others could be seriously injured or killed if caught in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows If equipped, use the window lockout button to improve fuel economy performance. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Windows { WARNING Never leave a child, a helpless adult...
... rear windows do not open and close each window. Children or others could be seriously injured or killed if caught in warm or hot weather. Manual Windows If equipped, use the window lockout button to improve fuel economy performance. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Windows { WARNING Never leave a child, a helpless adult...
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... front of the switch. To close the sunshade. Press o to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is turned to disable the rear window switches. Manually close the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the switch to the side. Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visor...
... front of the switch. To close the sunshade. Press o to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is turned to disable the rear window switches. Manually close the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the switch to the side. Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visor...
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Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be adjusted. The height of the head restraint can be removed. 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment Manual Seats { WARNING You can lose control of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Pull the head restraint up to adjust a driver seat while ...
Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be adjusted. The height of the head restraint can be removed. 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment Manual Seats { WARNING You can lose control of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Pull the head restraint up to adjust a driver seat while ...