2012 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual M - General Motors

1 Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/112012 Chevrolet Sonic Owner ManualMIn .. 1-1 Instrument ..1-2 Initial Drive ..1-3 vehicle ..1-15 Performance ..1-19 Keys, Doors, .. 2-1 Keys and ..2-8 vehicle ..2-11 Exterior ..2-12 Interior ..2-17 Seats and .. 3-1 Head ..3-2 Front ..3-4 Rear ..3-8 Safety ..3-10 Airbag .. 4-1 Storage ..4-1 Luggage/Load ..4-1 Additional Storage 4-2 Instruments and ..5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, ..5-7 Information ..5-23 vehicle ..5-27 vehicle .. 6-1 Exterior ..6-1 Interior ..6-5 Lighting ..6-6 Infotainment ..7-9 Audio ..7-19 Climate .. 8-1 Climate Control ..8-1 Air ..8-4 Driving and .. 9-1 Driving and ..9-15 Engine ..9-22 Automatic ..9-24 Manual ..9-28 Ride Control ..9-29 Cruise ..9-39 Conversions and 9-40 vehicle .

2 10-1 General ..10-2 vehicle ..10-4 Headlamp ..10-27 Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/112012 Chevrolet Sonic Owner ManualMBulb ..10-28 Electrical and ..10-38 Jump ..10-77 Appearance ..10-80 Service and 11-1 General ..11-1 Maintenance ..11-3 Special ..11-8 Additional Maintenanceand ..11-9 Recommended Fluids,Lubricants, and ..11-12 Maintenance ..11-15 Technical 12-1 vehicle ..12-1 vehicle .. 13-1 Customer ..13-1 Reporting Safety 13-13 vehicle Data Recording .. 14-1 OnStar ..14-1 OnStar ..14-2 OnStar ..14-5 Index.. i-1 Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/11 Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs appearing inthis Manual including, but not limitedto, GM, the GM logo, Chevrolet ,the Chevrolet Emblem, andSONIC are trademarks and/orservice marks of General MotorsLLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,or Manual describes features thatmay or may not be on your specificvehicle either because they areoptions that you did not purchase ordue to changes subsequent to theprinting of this Owner refer to the purchasedocumentation relating to yourspecific vehicle to confirm each ofthe features found on your vehicles first sold in Canada.

3 Substitute the name GeneralMotors of Canada Limited forChevrolet Motor Division whereverit appears in this this Manual in the vehicle forquick vehicle OwnersPropri taires CanadiensA French language copy of thismanual can be obtained from yourdealer or from:On peut obtenir un exemplaire dece guide en fran ais aupr s duconcessionnaire ou l'adressesuivante:Helm, IncorporatedAttention: Customer Service47911 Halyard DrivePlymouth, MI 48170 Litho in No. 20897861 B Second Printing 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/11iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle , use the Index in theback of the Manual . It is analphabetical list of what is in themanual and the page number whereit can be , Warnings, andCautionsWarning messages found on vehiclelabels and in this Manual describehazards and what to do to avoid orreduce a hazard with ahigh level of risk which will result inserious injury or ahazard that could result in injury ordeath.

4 {WARNINGT hese mean there is somethingthat could hurt you or :This means there issomething that could result inproperty or vehicle damage. Thiswould not be covered by thevehicle's circle with a slash through it is asafety symbol which means DoNot, Do not do this, or Do not letthis happen. SymbolsThe vehicle has components andlabels that use symbols instead oftext. Symbols are shown along withthe text describing the operation orinformation relating to a specificcomponent, control, message,gauge, or :This symbol is shown whenyou need to see your Owner manualfor additional instructions orinformation.*:This symbol is shown whenyou need to see a service manualfor additional instructions plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/11 Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicleand what they mean.}

5 For moreinformation on the symbol, refer tothe :Airbag Readiness Light!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)%:Audio Steering Wheel Controlsor OnStar $:Brake System Warning Light":Charging SystemI:Cruise ControlB:Engine Coolant TemperatureO:Exterior Lamps#:Fog Lamps.:Fuel Gauge+:Fuses3:Headlamp High/Low-BeamChangerj:LATCH System ChildRestraints*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp::Oil Pressure}:Power/:Remote vehicle Start>:Safety Belt Reminders7:Tire Pressure Monitord:Traction Control/StabiliTrak M:Windshield Washer FluidBlack plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/11vi Introduction2 NOTESB lack plate (1,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/11In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel .. 1-2 Initial Drive InformationInitial Drive Information .. 1-3 Starting the Engine .. 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System.

6 1-4 Remote vehicle Start .. 1-4 Door Locks .. 1-5 Liftgate .. 1-6 Trunk Release .. 1-6 Windows .. 1-7 Seat Adjustment .. 1-7 Second Row Seats .. 1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment .. 1-9 Safety Belts .. 1-9 Passenger Sensing System .. 1-9 Mirror Adjustment .. 1-10 Steering WheelAdjustment .. 1-11 Interior Lighting .. 1-11 Exterior Lighting .. 1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer .. 1-12 Climate Controls .. 1-13 Transmission .. 1-14 vehicle FeaturesRadio(s) .. 1-15 Satellite Radio .. 1-16 Portable Audio Devices .. 1-16 Bluetooth .. 1-16 Steering Wheel Controls .. 1-17 Cruise Control .. 1-17 Driver InformationCenter (DIC) .. 1-18 Power Outlets .. 1-18 Sunroof .. 1-18 Performance and MaintenanceTraction ControlSystem (TCS) .. 1-19 StabiliTrak System .. 1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor .. 1-20 Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit .. 1-20 Engine Oil Life System.

7 1-20 Hood Release .. 1-21 Driving for Better FuelEconomy .. 1-21 Roadside AssistanceProgram .. 1-22 OnStar .. 1-22 Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/111-2 In BriefInstrument PanelBlack plate (3,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/11In Brief Vents on page 8 Lamp Controls onpage 6 Panel IlluminationControl on page 6 Turn and Lane-Change and Lane-ChangeSignals on page 6 Cluster on page 5 on page 5 Wiper/Washer onpage 5 Display on page 7 Storage. SeeInstrument PanelStorage on page 4 Hood Release. SeeHood onpage 10 Data Link Connector (DLC)(Out of View). SeeMalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 5 Control on page 9 Wheel Adjustment onpage 5 Wheel Controls onpage 5 Ignition Switch. SeeIgnitionPositions on page 9 Locking System onpage 2 Control Systems onpage 8 Shift Lever.

8 SeeAutomaticTransmission on page 9 24(If Equipped) orManualTransmission on page 9 26(If Equipped). Warning Flashers onpage 6 Sensing System onpage 3 DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimportant features that may or maynot be on your specific more detailed information, referto each of the features which can befound later in this Owner the EngineThe vehicle has aComputer-Controlled CrankingSystem. It assists in starting theengine and protects the ignition key is turned toSTART and then released when theengine begins cranking, the enginewill continue cranking for a fewseconds or until the engine the engine does not start andthe key is held in START, crankingwill be stopped after 15 secondsto prevent damage. To preventgear damage, cranking is notallowed if the engine is plate (4,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/111-4 In BriefEngine cranking can be stopped byturning the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.

9 SeeStarting the Engine on page 9 Keyless Entry(RKE) SystemThe RKE transmitter will work up to20 m (65 ft) away from the without Remote Start ShownPress the key release button toextend the key blade. The key canbe used for the ignition and unlock the driver door orall lock all and unlock feedback can bepersonalized. SeeVehiclePersonalization on page 5 open the and release7to locate and hold7for at leasttwo seconds to sound the to cancel the on page 2 2andRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation on page 2 vehicle StartFor vehicles with this feature, theengine can be started from outsidethe the Vehicle1. Aim the RKE transmitter at Press and Immediately after completingStep 2, press and hold/untilthe turn signal lamps flash, or forabout two seconds if the vehicleis not in the engine starts, the parkinglamps will turn on and remain on aslong as the engine is running.

10 Thedoors will be locked and the climatecontrol system may come engine will continue to run for10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a10-minute time extension. Remotestart can be extended only plate (5,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/11In Brief 1-5 Canceling a Remote StartTo cancel a remote start, do one ofthe following:.Aim the RKE transmitter at thevehicle and press and hold/until the parking lamps turn on the hazard the vehicle on and then vehicle Start onpage 2 LocksTo lock or unlock the doors fromoutside the vehicle :.Use the key in the driver door tolock all doors or unlock thedriver door the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation onpage 2 lock or unlock the doors frominside the vehicle :.PressQorKon the centrallocking the door handle. Pulling thedoor handle again unlatchesthe the lock knob on the top ofthe door plate (6,1) Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012 - CRC - 11/9/111-6 In BriefFor more information see.