Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902) -
2016 - CRC - 5/27/15
In Brief 7
1.Air Vents 0178.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0120.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0124.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 123.
4. Instrument Cluster 096.
5. Horn 090.
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer 091.
7. Infotainment 0127.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0122.
9. Instrument Panel Storage 086.
USB Port 0142 (Inside IP
Storage) (If Equipped).
Auxiliary Devices 0144 (Inside
IP Storage) (If Equipped).
10. Passenger Sensing System
062.
11. Hazard Warning Flashers
0122. 12. Shift Lever. See
Automatic
Transmission 0198 (If
Equipped) or Manual
Transmission 0200 (If
Equipped).
13. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0204.
14. Trunk Release (Sedan). See Trunk (Sedan) 033.
15. Power Outlets 094.
16. Climate Control Systems
0176.
17. Central Locking Switch. See Door Locks 030.
18. Ignition Switch. See Ignition
Positions 0191.
19. Steering Wheel Controls 090.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment
090.
21. Cruise Control 0206.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0210 (If Equipped.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0212 (If Equipped). 22. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0100.
23. Hood Release. See Hood
0 222.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902) -
2016 - CRC - 5/27/15
222 Vehicle Care
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handleinside the vehicle. It is located
on the lower left side of the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicleand move the secondary hood
release lever toward the right
side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and release thehood prop from its retainer,
located in front of the engine
compartment. Securely place
the hood prop into the slot on
the underside of the hood.
To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly. Then, lift the hood to
relieve pressure on the hood
prop. Remove the hood prop
from the slot in the underside
of the hood and return the prop
to its retainer. The prop rod
must click into place when
returning it to the retainer to
prevent hood damage.
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release
it so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-9085902) -
2016 - CRC - 5/27/15
Service and Maintenance 311
Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved
engine oil. See Engine Oil0226.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant 0233.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Automatic Transmission DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Chassis Lubrication and Manual Transmission Shift Linkage Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or
lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674)
or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders and Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
