2018 CHEVROLET SONIC engine

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Turn Signal Lever/ Driver Information Center Controls
Windshield Wipers Lever/Rear Wiper ControlFCard Holder
Exterior Lamp Control/Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever
Power Door Locks Button
Cruise ControlF/Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Hood Release Lever
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Engine Start-Stop ButtonF
Driver Information Center
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Low Fuel
Door Ajar
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
! Speed Sensitive Power Steering
Low Tire Pressure
Reduced Engine Power
CODE Code Set
SYMBOLS

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Power Door Locks ButtonInfotainment SystemHazard Warning Flashers Button
Forward Collision AlertF/Lane Departure WarningF Indicators
Climate ControlsDriver’s Heated Seat ButtonF
Refer to your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner’s Manual.
USB Port/Accessory Power Outlet
Passenger’s Heated Seat ButtonF
Trunk ReleaseF/Lane Departure WarningF/Traction Control-StabiliTrak Buttons
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Charging System
F Optional equipment
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Operate Pedal

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Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door and trunk/liftgate. Press again to unlock all doors.
Lock
Press to lock all doors and trunk/liftgate.
/ Trunk (Sedan model only)
Press twice (Keyless Open) or press and hold (Key Access) to open the trunk.
Note: To change the remote lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the alarm.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle. After entering the vehicle, turn the ignition to the On position before driving.
• During a remote start, the engine will run for 10 minutes.
• Press and hold the button until the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEMF
Keyless Access enables operation of the doors, trunk/liftgate and igniti\
on without removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from a pocket or purse. Th\
e transmitter must be within 3 feet of the door being unlocked or the trunk/liftgate.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors and the trunk/liftgate.
Press the lock button on the passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors and the trunk/liftgate.
Press the touchpad above the rear license plate to open the trunk/liftga\
te.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the transmitter out of the vehicle, and all doors\
closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors and the trunk\
/liftgate immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors and the trunk/liftgate will l\
ock automatically after a short delay once all doors and the trunk/liftgate are closed.
Note: To change the door lock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
Keyless Access System transmitter shown

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) STARTF
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on t\
he ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal (automa\
tic transmis-sion) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The green button indicator will illuminate.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park (automatic transmission only) and press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal (automatic transmission) or cl\
utch pedal (manual transmission) not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button to place the vehicle in accessory mode. The amber button indicator will illuminat\
e.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays\
a variety of vehi-cle system information and warning messages.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
DIC CONTROLS
A. MENU
Press to display the Trip menu (may include digital speedometer, trip
odometers, fuel range, average fuel economy, average vehicle speed, instantaneous fuel economy, and navigation) or the Vehicle Information menu (may include remaining oil life, units and tire learn).
B.
Rotate the switch to scroll through the items of each menu.
C. SET/CLR
Press the button on the end of the lever to set a menu item or clear a message. Press and hold the button to reset a menu item.
Note: The CODE Code Set indicator displays with a number on the Driver Information Center when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition. Refer to your Owner’s Manual for code information.
CBA
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
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The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stabili\
ty control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving c\
onditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK® SYSTEMS
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required.
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction Control button. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instru-ment cluster. Press the button again to turn on the system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONF
MANUAL MODE
Manual Mode allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to down-shift when driving on a downhill grade to
provide engine braking.
1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the side of the shift lever to upshift or downshift. The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shif\
t will not occur. When coming to a stop, the transmission will downshift automatically.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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CARGO FLOOR LOAD COMPARTMENT
Additional storage space is available under the rear cargo floor cover\
.
Remove the Floor Cover
1. Lift up the cover and pull it out.
2. Store the cover on the bottom of the load compartment.
Install the Cover
1. Align the front corners of the cover with the front slots (A) on both sides of the load compartment.
2. Lower the cover onto the lip around the load compartment.
CARGO COVER
Remove the Cargo Cover
1. Unhook the cords from the liftgate and push up on the underside of the cover at the front pins (B).
2. Slide the cover along the channels to store it behind the rear seats.
Install the Cover
1. Install the cover onto the front pins.
2. Hook the cords to the liftgate.
STORAGE FEATURES (5-DOOR MODEL ONLY)
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates an\
d a
message displays on the Driver Information Center when one or more of th\
e vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. The message shows the location\
of the low tire and the approximate pressure. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures, w\
hich are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver’s doo\
r latch.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
See Storage in your Owner’s Manual.
ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM
The Oil Life System calculates oil life based on vehicle use and display\
s Change Engine Oil Soon on the Driver Information Center when it’s necessary to change t\
he engine oil and filter. The system should be reset to 100% only following an oil chang\
e.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
B
A