2018 CHEVROLET SONIC stop start

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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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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.
F Optional equipment

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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.
F Optional equipment

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGF
The Lane Departure Warning indicator on the instrument cluster is green whe\
n a lane marking is detected. If a detected lane marking is crossed without using\
a turn signal in that direction, the system flashes an amber indicator and 3 beeps sound on the side of the departure direction.
Press the Lane Departure Warning button on the center console to turn the
system on or off.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERTF
The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instrument cluster when a vehicl\
e is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. When a\
pproaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshi\
eld and rapid beeps sound.
Press the Forward Collision Alert button on the left side of the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, Near, or Off.
REAR VISION CAMERA
When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle is\
displayed on the infotainment screen.
To turn the Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols on or off, go to Settings > \
Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems.
Note: Clean the camera lens, located above the license plate, with water and a soft cloth.
REAR PARKING ASSISTF
When the vehicle is in Reverse, detected objects are indicated by audibl\
e beeps. The
interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an \
object. When the distance is less than 12 in. (30 cm), the beeps are continuous. Th\
e system operates only at speeds less than 5 mph.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detec\
tion Systems.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
When stopped on a steep hill, the Hill Start Assist feature prevents the\
vehicle from roll-ing before driving off, whether facing uphill or downhill. During the tr\
ansition between when the driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate, Hill \
Start Assist holds the brake pressure (for up to 2 seconds) to ensure the vehicle doesn’\
t roll.
Note: Hill Start Assist will not operate if StabiliTrak is disabled.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
HILL START ASSIST