2018 CHEVROLET SONIC warning

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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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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.
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See Instruments and Controls 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

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CARGO FLOOR LOAD COMPARTMENT
Additional storage space is available under the rear cargo floor cover\
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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\
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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.
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