2017 CHEVROLET SONIC wheel

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Caution
To a v o i d s u r f a c e d a m a g e , d o n o t
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
brushes, or cleaners that contain
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
silicone carbide tire cleaning
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines andhoses for proper hook-up, binding,leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspectdisc brake pads for wear and rotorsfor surface condition. Inspect drumbrake linings/shoes for wear orcracks. Inspect all other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,suspension, and chassiscomponents for damaged, loose,or missing parts or signs of wear atleast once a year.
Inspect power steering for properattachment, connections, binding,leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity jointboots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and thesteel fuel door hinges, unless thecomponents are plastic. Applyingsilicone grease on weatherstripswith a clean cloth will make themlast longer, seal better, and not stickor squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,use plain water to flush anycorrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to thoroughlyclean any areas where mud andother debris can collect.
Do not directly power wash thetransfer case and/or front/rear axleoutput seals. High pressure watercan overcome the seals andcontaminate the fluid. Contaminatedfluid will decrease the life of thetransfer case and/or axles andshould be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged andrequires sheet metal repair orreplacement, make sure the bodyrepair shop applies anti-corrosionmaterial to parts repaired orreplaced to restore corrosionprotection.
Original manufacturer replacementparts will provide the corrosionprotection while maintaining thevehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips andscratches with touch-up materialsavailable from your dealer to avoid

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Lamps
Properly working headlamps,taillamps, and brake lamps areimportant to see and be seen onthe road.
.Signs that the headlamps needattention include dimming, failureto light, cracking, or damage.The brake lamps need to bechecked periodically to ensurethat they light when braking.
.With a multi-point inspection,your dealer can check the lampsand note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in controlfor a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may includesteering wheel vibration, bounce/sway while braking, longerstopping distance, or uneventire wear.
.As part of the multi-pointinspection, trained dealertechnicians can visually inspectthe shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,or damage, and can advisewhen service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,rotated, and balanced. Maintainingthe tires can save money and fuel,and can reduce the risk of tirefailure.
.Signs that the tires need to bereplaced include three or morevisible treadwear indicators; cordor fabric showing through therubber; cracks or cuts in thetread or sidewall; or a bulge orsplit in the tire.
.Trained dealer technicians caninspect and recommend the righttires. Your dealer can alsoprovide tire/wheel balancingservices to ensure smoothvehicle operation at all speeds.Yo u r d e a l e r s e l l s a n d s e r v i c e sname brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To h e l p k e e p t h e v e h i c l e l o o k i n g l i k enew, vehicle care products areavailable from your dealer. For
information on how to clean andprotect the vehicle’sinteriorandexterior, seeInterior Care0285andExterior Care0280.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical forensuring that the tires deliveroptimal wear and performance.
.Signs that the alignment mayneed to be adjusted includepulling, improper vehiclehandling, or unusual tire wear.
.Yo u r d e a l e r h a s t h e r e q u i r e dequipment to ensure properwheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and thebest viewing, keep the windshieldclean and clear.
.Signs of damage includescratches, cracks, and chips.
.Trained dealer technicians caninspect the windshield andrecommend proper replacementif needed.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants0300for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type andcharge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System
1.4L L4 6.5 L 6.9 qt
1.8L L4 6.0 L 6.3 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4L L4 4.0 L 4.2 qt
1.8L L4 4.5 L 4.8 qt
Fuel Tank 41.0 L 10.8 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140Y100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in thismanual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

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Customer Information 311
.Find theChevrolet-recommendedmaintenance services.
GM Mobility
Reimbursement Program
This program is available toqualified applicants for costreimbursement of eligibleaftermarket adaptive equipmentrequired for the vehicle, such ashand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift for the vehicle.
For more information on the limitedoffer, visit www.gmmobility.com orcall the GM Mobility AssistanceCenter at 1-800-323-9935. TextTe l e p h o n e ( T T Y ) u s e r s , c a l l1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also hasaMobilityProgram.Visitwww.gm.caor call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483)for details. TTY users call1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance
Program
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone(TTY): 1-888-889-2438.)
For Canadian-purchased vehicles,call 1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day,365 days a year.
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance,have the following informationready:
.Yo u r n a m e , h o m e a d d r e s s , a n dhome telephone number.
.Te l e p h o n e n u m b e r o f y o u rlocation.
.Location of the vehicle.
.Model, year, color, and licenseplate number of the vehicle.
.Odometer reading, VehicleIdentification Number (VIN), anddelivery date of the vehicle.
.Description of the problem.
Coverage
Services are provided for theduration of the vehicle’spowertrainwarranty.
In the U.S., anyone driving thevehicle is covered. In Canada, aperson driving the vehicle withoutpermission from the owner is notcovered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part ofthe New Vehicle Limited Warranty.General Motors North America andChevrolet reserve the right to makeany changes or discontinue theRoadside Assistance program atany time without notification.
General Motors North America andChevrolet reserve the right to limitservices or payment to an owner ordriver if they decide the claims aremade too often, or the same type ofclaim is made many times.

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Fuel (cont'd)
Requirements, California . . . . . 208
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 242
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
G
Gauges
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 9
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Warning Lights and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
General Information
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 289
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 11
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 136
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 120
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 134
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 120
Heated
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 176
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 197
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Hydraulic Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 182, 183
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Indicator
Owner Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Instrument Panel
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North
America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

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Safety Belts (cont'd)
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 65
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 63
Safety Defects Reporting
Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 318
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 313
Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 54
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 54
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Securing Child Restraints . . . . 91, 93
Security
OnStar®...................... 322
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Service (cont'd)
Accessories and
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Climate Control System . . . . . . . 166
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 214
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 302
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 303
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 313
Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Signals, Turn and
Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Special Application Services . . . . 296
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Power, Warning Lights . . . . . . . . .115
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Storage
Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Storage Areas
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . 97
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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System
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
T
Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 9
Ta i l l a m p s
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Te x t Te l e p h o n e ( T T Y ) U s e r s . . . . 3 1 0
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 45
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 258
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 257
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Tires (cont'd)
Te r m i n o l o g y a n d D e f i n i t i o n s . . 2 5 3
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 266
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
To w i n g
General Information . . . . . . . . . . .211
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 277
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Traction
Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Fluid, Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Transportation Program,
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Trunk Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
U
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 264
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 303
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Service Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . .114

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Vehicle (cont'd)
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 7 7
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 116
Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 206
Warning Light
Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance . . 266
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 83
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windshield
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 236
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103