2017 CHEVROLET SONIC horn

Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-10122660) -2017 - crc - 5/13/16
In Brief 7
1.Air Vents0168.
2.Exterior Lamp Controls0134.
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl0137.
3. Turn Signal Lever. SeeTu r nand Lane-ChangeSignals0136.
4.Instrument Cluster0107.
5.Windshield Wiper/Washer0102.
6. Card Holder.
7.Infotainment0141.
8. Light Sensor. SeeAutomaticHeadlamp System0135.
9.Instrument Panel Storage097.
10.Passenger SensingSystem071.
11 .Hazard WarningFlashers0136.
12.USB Port0149(If Equipped).
Auxiliary Devices0155(IfEquipped).
13. Shift Lever. SeeAutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0191(IfEquipped) orManualTr a n s m i s s i o n0193(IfEquipped).
14. Trunk Release (Sedan). SeeTr u n k ( S e d a n )041.
Lane Departure Warning(LDW)0206(If Equipped).
Tr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0197.
15.Power Outlets0105.
16.Climate ControlSystems0166.
17. Central Locking Switch. SeeDoor Locks038.
18. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnitionPositions (Key Access)0182orIgnition Positions (KeylessAccess)0183.
19.Steering Wheel Controls0101.
20.Horn0102.
21.Steering WheelAdjustment0101.
22.Cruise Control0199.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System0204(If Equipped.
Heated Steering Wheel0102(If Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC)(Out of View). SeeMalfunctionIndicator Lamp (Check EngineLight)011 2.
24. Hood Release. SeeHood0215.

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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Key Access)
The RKE transmitter may work up to60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect theperformance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System028.
With Remote Start Shown
The following buttons are on thetransmitter:
Q:Press to lock all doors liftgate ortrunk. The turn signal indicators mayflash and/or the horn may sound toindicate locking. SeeVehiclePersonalization0127.
If the driver door is open whenQis
pressed, all doors lock except thedriver door, if Unlocked Door AntiLock Out is enabled through vehiclepersonalization. SeeVehiclePersonalization0127.Ifthe
passenger door is open whenQis
pressed, all doors lock.
PressingQmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. SeeVehicleAlarm System044.
K:Press to unlock the driver dooror all doors liftgate or trunk. The turnsignal indicators flash to indicateunlocking has occurred. SeeVehiclePersonalization0127.
PressingKmay also disarm the
theft-deterrent system. SeeVehicleAlarm System044.
Y:If equipped, press and hold torelease the trunk.
7:Press and release one time toinitiate vehicle locator. The exteriorlamps flash and the horn chirps
three times. Press and hold7for at
least three seconds to sound thepanic alarm. The horn sounds andthe turn signals flash for 30 seconds
until7is pressed again, or until the
key is placed in the ignition andturned to ON/RUN.
/:If equipped, press and releaseQand then immediately press and
hold/for at least four seconds or
until the turn signal lamps flash tostart the engine from outside thevehicle using the RKE transmitter.SeeRemote Vehicle Start037.
The buttons on the RKE transmitterare disabled when there is a key inthe ignition.

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Battery Replacement
The battery is not rechargeable. Toreplace the battery:
Caution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter.
1. Press the button on thetransmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover byprying with a finger.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Replace with aCR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access)
The Keyless Access system allowsfor vehicle entry when thetransmitter is within range. See“Keyless Access Operation”following.
The transmitter functions may workup to 60 m (197 ft) away from thevehicle.
Other conditions can impact theperformance of the transmitter.
With Remote Start Shown
Q:Press once to lock all doors andthe liftgate or trunk.
The turn signal indicators may flashand/or the horn may sound toindicate locking.
If any door is open whenQis
pressed, all doors will lock,if disabled through vehiclepersonalization. If enabled, only thedriver door unlocks. SeeVehiclePersonalization0127.
PressingQmay also arm the alarm
system. SeeVehicle AlarmSystem044.

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K:Press to unlock the driver doorand the liftgate or trunk. Press againto unlock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flashto indicate unlocking has occurred.SeeVehicle Personalization0127.
PressingKwill disarm the alarm
system. SeeVehicle AlarmSystem044.
X:If equipped, press twice torelease the trunk.
7:Press and release one time toinitiate vehicle locator. The exteriorlamps flash and the horn chirpsthree times.
Press and hold7for at least
three seconds to sound the panicalarm. The horn sounds and theturn signals flash for about
30 seconds until7is pressed again
or ignition is turned to ON/RUN.
/:If equipped, pressQand then
immediately press and hold/for at
least four seconds or until the turnsignal lamps flash to start the
engine from outside the vehicleusing the RKE transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start037.
Keyless Access Operation
Some vehicles have a KeylessAccess system that lets you lockand unlock the doors withoutremoving the RKE transmitter fromyour pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.The RKE transmitter should bewithin 1 m (3 ft) of the door beingopened. If the vehicle has thisfeature, there will be buttons on theoutside door handles.
Keyless Access can beprogrammed to unlock all doors onthe first unlock/lock button pressfrom the driver door. SeeVehiclePersonalization0127.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking fromthe Driver Door
When the doors are locked and theRKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)of the driver door handle, pressingthe lock/unlock button on the driverdoor handle will unlock the driverdoor. If the lock/unlock button ispressed again within five seconds,all passenger doors will unlock. Pullthe door handle to unlatch the door.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar

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Rear Driver Side Shown,
Passenger Side Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button willcause all doors to lock if any of thefollowing occur:
.It has been more thanfive seconds since the first lock/unlock button press.
.Tw o l o c k / u n l o c k b u t t o n p r e s s e swere used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has openedand all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking fromPassenger Doors
When the doors are locked and theRKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)of the door handle, pressing thelock/unlock button on that doorhandle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button willcause all doors to lock if any of thefollowing occur:
.The lock/unlock button was usedto unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has openedand all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
If equipped, Keyless Access willlock the vehicle several secondsafter all doors are closed, if thevehicle is off and at least one RKEtransmitter has been removed fromthe interior or none remain in thevehicle.
If other electronic devices interferewith the RKE transmitter signal, thevehicle may not detect the RKEtransmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, thedoors may lock with the RKEtransmitter inside the vehicle. Donot leave the RKE transmitter in anunattended vehicle.
Temporary Disable of the PassiveLocking Feature
Te m p o r a r i l y d i s a b l e p a s s i v e l o c k i n g
by pressing and holdingKon the
interior door switch with a door openfor at least four seconds, or untilthree chimes are heard. Passivelocking will then remain disabled
untilQon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle isturned on.
Keyless Trunk/Hatch Opening
Press the touch pad on the rear ofthe trunk or hatch above the licenseplate to open the trunk when theRKE transmitter is in range.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and aremote is left in the vehicle, the hornwill chirp three times after all doorsare closed. To turn on or off seeVehicle Personalization0127.

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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however, they do not makethe vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarmsystem.
The indicator light on the instrumentpanel near the windshield indicatesthe status of the system.
Off :Vehicle is disarmed.
On Solid :Ve h i c l e i s s e c u r e dduring the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash :Vehicle is unsecured.Adoor,thehood,orthetrunk/liftgate is open.
Slow Flash :Alarm system isarmed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close all doors, the trunk/liftgate, and the hood.
2. Lock the vehicle in one oftwo ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.With a door open, press the
insideQ.
3. After 30 seconds the alarmsystem will arm, and theindicator light will begin toslowly flash indicating thealarm system is operating.
PressingQon the RKE
transmitter a second time willbypass the 30-second delayand immediately arm the alarmsystem.
The vehicle alarm system will notarm if the doors are locked withthe key.
If the driver door is opened withoutfirst unlocking with the RKEtransmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicatepre-alarm. If the vehicle is notstarted, or the door is not unlocked
by pressingKon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-secondpre-alarm, the alarm will beactivated.
If a door, the hood, or the liftgate isopened without first unlocking withthe RKE transmitter, the turn signalswill flash and the horn will sound forabout 30 seconds. The alarmsystem will then re-arm to monitorfor the next unauthorized event.
Disarming the System
To d i s a r m t h e s y s t e m , e i t h e r u n l o c kthe doors using the RKE transmitter,or start the vehicle with arecognized transmitter in thevehicle.
To a v o i d s e t t i n g o f f t h e a l a r m b yaccident:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Start the vehicle.

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To a v o i d s e t t i n g o f f t h e a l a r m b yaccident:
.Lock the vehicle after alloccupants have left the vehicleand all doors are closed.
.Always unlock a door with theRKE transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with thekey will not disarm the system orturn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed on the transmitter
and the horn chirps and the lightsflash three times, an alarm occurredpreviously while the alarm systemwas armed.
Immobilizer
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0317.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passivetheft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to bemanually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automaticallyimmobilized when the key isremoved from the ignition.
The system is automaticallydisarmed when the vehicle isstarted with the correct key. The keyuses a transponder that matches animmobilizer control unit in thevehicle and automatically disarmsthe system. Only an authorized keystarts the vehicle. The vehicle maynot start if the key is damaged.
The security light in the instrumentcluster comes on if there is aproblem with arming or disarmingthe theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, thesecurity light comes on briefly whenthe ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and thesecurity light stays on, there is aproblem with the system. Turn theignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undamagedor the light continues to stay on, tryanother ignition key. If the enginedoes not start with the other key, thevehicle needs service. If the vehicledoes start, the first key may bedamaged. See your dealer who canservice the theft-deterrent systemand have a new key made.
Do not leave the key or device thatdisarms or deactivates thetheft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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100 Instruments and Controls
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 101Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 101Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 102Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 102Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Ta c h o m e t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 9Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 110Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 110Passenger Airbag StatusIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 112Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 112Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . 114Owner Manual Indicator . . . . . . 114Brake System WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Operate Pedal Light . . . . . . . . . . 115Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Power Steering WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Lane Departure Warning(LDW) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Forward Collision Alert (FCA)Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . 116Ultrasonic Parking SensorLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117StabiliTrak®OFF Light . . . . . . . . 117Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 118Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . 118Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 119Immobilizer Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Reduced Engine PowerLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 120Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 120Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 120Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 120Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Trunk Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Information Displays
Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 127Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 127