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9-18 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into P (Park), hold the brake pedal down. Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without first pushing the button on the shift lever. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). It is possible to turn the radio back on at any time after it has timed out using the Power knob. The radio will be functional for 10 minutes after the last input (button press, knob turn) to the radio is detected. { Warning It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could overheat and catch fire. It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) on page 9-18. Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 9-26. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by pressing the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, the vehicle is in P (Park). Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into P (Park) properly before you leave

Section	Page
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	3
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Starting the Engine	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Trunk Release	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Second Row Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	15
Passenger Sensing System	15
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	19
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Cruise Control	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	24
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	25
Power Outlets	25
Sunroof	25
Performance and Maintenance	26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	26
Engine Oil Life System	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Assistance Program	27
OnStar®	28
Keys, Doors, and Windows	29
Keys and Locks	29
Keys	29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	31
Remote Vehicle Start	33
Door Locks	35
Central Locking System	36
Door Ajar Reminder	36
Delayed Locking	36
Automatic Door Locks	36
Lockout Protection	37
Safety Locks	37
Doors	38
Trunk (Sedan)	38
Liftgate (Hatchback)	40
Vehicle Security	41
Vehicle Alarm System	41
Immobilizer	42
Immobilizer Operation	42
Exterior Mirrors	43
Convex Mirrors	43
Manual Mirrors	43
Power Mirrors	43
Folding Mirrors	44
Heated Mirrors	44
Blind Spot Mirrors	44
Interior Mirrors	45
Manual Rearview Mirror	45
Windows	45
Manual Windows	46
Power Windows	46
Sun Visors	47
Roof	48
Sunroof	48
Seats and Restraints	49
Head Restraints	50
Front Seats	51
Seat Adjustment	51
Reclining Seatbacks	52
Front Seat Armrest	53
Heated Front Seats	54
Rear Seats	55
Safety Belts	56
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	58
Lap-Shoulder Belt	59
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	63
Safety Belt Extender	63
Safety System Check	64
Safety Belt Care	64
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	64
Airbag System	65
Where Are the Airbags?	67
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	69
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	70
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	70
Passenger Sensing System	72
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	76
Airbag System Check	77
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	77
Child Restraints	78
Older Children	78
Infants and Young Children	80
Child Restraint Systems	82
Where to Put the Restraint	84
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	85
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	91
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	92
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Passenger Seat)	94
Storage	97
Storage Compartments	97
Instrument Panel Storage	97
Glove Box	97
Luggage/Load Locations	98
Load Compartment (Hatchback)	98
Additional Storage Features	98
Cargo Cover (Hatchback)	98
Instruments and Controls	101
Controls	102
Steering Wheel Adjustment	102
Steering Wheel Controls	102
Horn	103
Windshield Wiper/Washer	103
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	104
Compass	104
Clock	105
Power Outlets	106
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	107
Instrument Cluster	108
Speedometer	109
Odometer	109
Trip Odometer	109
Tachometer	109
Fuel Gauge	109
Safety Belt Reminders	110
Airbag Readiness Light	111
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	111
Charging System Light	112
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	112
Service Vehicle Soon Light	115
Brake System Warning Light	115
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	116
Up-Shift Light	116
Power Steering Warning Light	116
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	117
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light	117
Traction Off Light	117
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	118
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	118
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	118
Tire Pressure Light	119
Engine Oil Pressure Light	119
Low Fuel Warning Light	120
Immobilizer Light	120
Reduced Engine Power Light	120
High-Beam On Light	121
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	121
Front Fog Lamp Light	121
Lamps On Reminder	121
Cruise Control Light	121
Door Ajar Light	122
Information Displays	122
Driver Information Center (DIC)	122
Vehicle Messages	124
Engine Oil Messages	124
Tire Messages	124
Trip Computer	125
Vehicle Personalization	127
Lighting	135
Exterior Lighting	135
Exterior Lamp Controls	135
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	136
Flash-to-Pass	136
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	136
Automatic Headlamp System	137
Hazard Warning Flashers	137
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	138
Fog Lamps	138
Interior Lighting	139
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	139
Courtesy Lamps	139
Dome Lamps	139
Reading Lamps	140
Lighting Features	140
Battery Load Management	140
Battery Power Protection	141
Infotainment System	143
Introduction	143
Infotainment	143
Theft-Deterrent Feature	144
Overview (AM-FM Radio)	145
Overview (Radio with CD/USB)	147
Overview (Radio with Touchscreen)	149
Home Page (Radio with Touchscreen)	149
Operation	150
Radio	154
AM-FM Radio	154
Satellite Radio	158
Radio Reception	159
Satellite Radio Antenna	160
Multi-Band Antenna	160
Audio Players	161
CD Player	161
USB Port	163
Auxiliary Devices	166
Bluetooth Audio	168
Phone	168
Bluetooth (Overview)	168
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	170
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	179
Hands-Free Phone	184
Downloadable Applications	187
Smartphone Link (Overview)	187
Smartphone Link (Pandora)	189
Smartphone Link (Stitcher)	191
Bluetooth Phone/Devices	192
Pictures and Movies (Audio System)	192
Pictures and Movies (Picture System)	197
Pictures and Movies (Movie System)	198
Trademarks and License Agreements	200
Climate Controls	203
Climate Control Systems	203
Air Vents	206
Maintenance	206
Air Intake	206
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	206
Driving and Operating	209
Driving Information	210
Distracted Driving	210
Defensive Driving	210
Drunk Driving	211
Control of a Vehicle	211
Braking	211
Steering	211
Off-Road Recovery	212
Loss of Control	212
Driving on Wet Roads	213
Highway Hypnosis	214
Hill and Mountain Roads	214
Winter Driving	215
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	216
Vehicle Load Limits	217
Starting and Operating	221
New Vehicle Break-In	221
Ignition Positions	222
Starting the Engine	223
Engine Heater	225
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	225
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	226
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	227
Parking	227
Parking over Things That Burn	228
Engine Exhaust	228
Running the Vehicle While Parked	229
Automatic Transmission	229
Manual Mode	231
Manual Transmission	232
Brakes	233
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	233
Parking Brake	234
Brake Assist	235
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	235
Ride Control Systems	236
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control	236
Cruise Control	238
Driver Assistance Systems	240
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	240
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	242
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	244
Fuel	246
Recommended Fuel	246
Gasoline Specifications	247
California Fuel Requirements	247
Fuels in Foreign Countries	247
Fuel Additives	248
Filling the Tank	248
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	249
Trailer Towing	250
General Towing Information	250
Conversions and Add-Ons	250
Add-On Electrical Equipment	250
Vehicle Care	251
General Information	252
California Proposition 65 Warning	252
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	253
Accessories and Modifications	253
Vehicle Checks	253
Doing Your Own Service Work	253
Hood	254
Engine Compartment Overview	256
Engine Oil	259
Engine Oil Life System	262
Automatic Transmission Fluid	263
Manual Transmission Fluid	263
Hydraulic Clutch	263
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	264
Cooling System	265
Engine Coolant	266
Engine Overheating	270
Washer Fluid	271
Brakes	272
Brake Fluid	273
Battery	274
Starter Switch Check	275
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	275
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	276
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	276
Wiper Blade Replacement	276
Headlamp Aiming	278
Bulb Replacement	278
Halogen Bulbs	278
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	278
Fog Lamps (LS, LT, and LTZ)	280
Fog Lamps (RS)	280
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	280
License Plate Lamp	281
Replacement Bulbs	282
Electrical System	282
Electrical System Overload	282
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	283
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	283
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	288
Wheels and Tires	290
Tires	290
All-Season Tires	291
Winter Tires	291
Summer Tires	292
Tire Sidewall Labeling	292
Tire Designations	294
Tire Terminology and Definitions	295
Tire Pressure	297
Tire Pressure Monitor System	299
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	300
Tire Inspection	303
Tire Rotation	303
When It Is Time for New Tires	304
Buying New Tires	305
Different Size Tires and Wheels	306
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	307
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	308
Wheel Replacement	309
Tire Chains	310
If a Tire Goes Flat	310
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	312
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	319
Tire Changing	319
Compact Spare Tire	324
Jump Starting	325
Towing the Vehicle	327
Recreational Vehicle Towing	328
Appearance Care	331
Exterior Care	331
Interior Care	336
Floor Mats	339
Service and Maintenance	341
General Information	341
Maintenance Schedule	342
Special Application Services	348
Additional Maintenance and Care	348
Recommended Fluids	352
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	352
Maintenance Replacement Parts	354
Maintenance Records	355
Technical Data	359
Vehicle Identification	359
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	359
Service Parts Identification Label	359
Vehicle Data	360
Capacities and Specifications	360
Engine Drive Belt Routing	361
Customer Information	363
Customer Information	363
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	363
Customer Assistance Offices	365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Online Owner Center	366
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	367
Roadside Assistance Program	367
Scheduling Service Appointments	369
Courtesy Transportation Program	369
Collision Damage Repair	371
Service Publications Ordering Information	373
Reporting Safety Defects	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	374
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	375
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	375
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	375
Event Data Recorders	376
OnStar®	376
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	377
Radio Frequency Statement	377
OnStar	379
OnStar Overview	379
OnStar Services	380
Emergency	380
Security	380
Navigation	380
Connections	381
Diagnostics	383
OnStar Additional Information	383
Index	389
Index_A	389
Index_B	389
Index_C	390
Index_D	391
Index_E	392
Index_F	392
Index_G	393
Index_H	393
Index_I	393
Index_J	394
Index_K	394
Index_L	394
Index_M	395
Index_N	395
Index_O	395
Index_P	396
Index_R	396
Index_S	397
Index_T	398
Index_U	399
Index_V	399

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9-18

Driving and Operating

It is possible to turn the radio back

on at any time after it has timed out

using the Power knob. The radio will

be functional for 10 minutes after the

last input (button press, knob turn)

to the radio is detected.

Shifting Into Park

(Automatic Transmission)

Hold the brake pedal down and

set the parking brake. See

Parking Brake on page 9-26

Move the shift lever into P (Park)

by pressing the button on the

shift lever and pushing the lever

all the way toward the front of

the vehicle.

Turn the ignition key to

LOCK/OFF.

Remove the key and take it with

you. If you can leave the vehicle

with the ignition key in your

hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).

Leaving the Vehicle with the

Engine Running (Automatic

Transmission)

{

Warning

It can be dangerous to leave the

vehicle with the engine running.

It could overheat and catch fire.

It is dangerous to get out of the

vehicle if the shift lever is not fully

in P (Park) with the parking brake

firmly set. The vehicle can roll.

Do not leave the vehicle when the

engine is running. If you have left

the engine running, the vehicle

can move suddenly. You or others

could be injured. To be sure the

vehicle will not move, even when

you are on fairly level ground,

always set the parking brake and

move the shift lever to P (Park).

See

Shifting Into Park (Automatic

Transmission) on page 9-18

If you have to leave the vehicle with

the engine running, be sure the

vehicle is in P (Park) and the

parking brake is firmly set before

you leave it. After you have moved

the shift lever into P (Park), hold the

brake pedal down. Then see if you

can move the shift lever away from

P (Park) without first pushing the

button on the shift lever. If you can,

it means that the shift lever was not

fully locked into P (Park).

Torque Lock (Automatic

Transmission)

If you are parking on a hill and you

do not shift the transmission into

P (Park) properly, the weight of the

vehicle may put too much force on

the parking pawl in the

transmission. You may find it difficult

to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).

This is called

“

torque lock.

”

To prevent torque lock, set the

parking brake and then shift into

P (Park) properly before you leave