2018 CHEVROLET SONIC turn signal

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1.Air Vents 0167.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0132.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0136.
3. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 135.
4. Instrument Cluster 0108.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer
0104.
6. Card Holder.
7. AM-FM Radio 0144.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0134.
9. Instrument Panel Storage 099.
10. Passenger Sensing System
073.
11. Hazard Warning Flashers
0134.
12. USB Port 0147 (If Equipped).
Auxiliary Jack 0150 (If
Equipped). 13. Shift Lever. See
Automatic
Transmission 0191 (If
Equipped) or Manual
Transmission 0194 (If
Equipped).
14. Trunk Release (Sedan). See Trunk (Sedan) 042.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0207 (If Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0198.
15. Power Outlets 0106.
16. Climate Control Systems
0165.
17. Central Locking Switch. See Door Locks 038.
18. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions (Key
Access) 0181 orIgnition
Positions (Keyless Access)
0 183.
19. Steering Wheel Controls 0103.
20. Horn 0104.
21. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0103. 22.
Cruise Control 0200.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0205 (If Equipped.
Heated Steering Wheel 0104
(If Equipped).
23. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0113.
24. Hood Release. See Hood
0 217.

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If equipped, press and holdYfor
Key Access, or press
Xtwice for
Keyless Access, to release the
trunk.
Press and release
7to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys 026 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 029 orRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) 031.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter. 2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
. Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 037.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
.
Use the key in the driver door to
lock all doors or unlock the
driver door only. .
Press
QorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 029 orRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) 031.
To lock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
. Press
Qon the central locking
switch or on the driver door
switch.
. Press the lock knob on the driver
door to lock all doors and,
if equipped, the liftgate.
To unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
. Press
Kon the central locking
switch or on the driver door
switch.
. Pull the door handle. Pulling the
door handle again unlatches
the door.
. Lift the lock knob on the driver
door to unlock the driver door.
See Door Locks 038.

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speakers while using the
infotainment system. Press again to
turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar or
Bluetooth systems, press to reject
an incoming call or end a
current call.
_SRC^:Press to select an audio
source.
Toggle up or down to select the next
or previous favorite radio station,
CD/MP3 track, USB file, iPod/
iPhone song or Bluetooth music.
Toggle and hold up or down to fast
forward or reverse the radio
stations, CD/MP3 tracks, USB files,
iPod/iPhone songs, or Bluetooth
music.
+
x− :Press + or −to increase or
decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0103.
Cruise Control
o:Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
RES/+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, move the thumbwheel up
briefly to resume to that speed or
hold upward to accelerate. If cruise
control is already active, use to
increase vehicle speed. SET/−
:Move the thumbwheel down
briefly to set the speed and activate
cruise control. If cruise control is
already active, use to decrease
speed.
n: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0200.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems. The controls for
the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear
the menu item displayed.
2.
w x: Turn the band to scroll
through the menu items.

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3.MENU: Press to display the
DIC menus. This button is also
used to return to or exit the last
screen displayed on the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
0 123.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
If equipped, FCA may help avoid or
reduce the harm caused by
front-end crashes. FCA provides a
green indicator,
V, when a vehicle
is detected ahead. When
approaching a vehicle ahead too
quickly, FCA provides a red flashing
alert and rapidly beeps. This alert
stays lit if you follow a vehicle much
too closely.
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0205.
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid
unintentional lane departures at
speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. LDW uses a camera sensor
to detect the lane markings. The
LDW light,
@, is green if a lane
marking is detected. If the vehicle
departs the lane without using a turn
signal in that direction, the light will
change to amber and flash. In
addition, beeps will sound.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
0 207.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view of
the area behind the vehicle, on the
infotainment display, when the
vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
0 203.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking
and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may show a warning triangle on the
infotainment display and a graphic
on the instrument cluster to provide
the object distance. In addition,
multiple beeps or seat pulses may
occur if very close to an object.
The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See
Parking Assist 0204.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has an accessory
power outlet behind the cupholders
on the center console.
See Power Outlets 0106.

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Key Access with Remote StartShown
The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for the ignition and all
locks.
Press the button on the RKE
transmitter to extend the key. Press
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.Keyless Access with Remote Start Shown
The key that is part of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can
be used for all locks.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn the
ignition with the key, inspect the key
blade for debris.
If you are locked out of the vehicle,
see Roadside Assistance Program
0 315. With an active OnStar service plan,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See
OnStar
Overview 0325.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 321.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
. Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
. If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.

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Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Key Access)
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System028.
With Remote Start Shown
The following buttons are on the
transmitter:
Q: Press to lock all doors and the
liftgate or trunk. The turn signal
indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to
indicate locking. See
Vehicle
Personalization 0129.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock except the
driver door, if Open Door
Anti-Lockout is enabled through
vehicle personalization. See Vehicle
Personalization 0129. If the
passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 044.
K:Press to unlock the driver door,
or all doors and the liftgate or trunk.
The turn signal indicators flash to
indicate unlocking has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0129.
Pressing
Kmay also disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 044.
Y:If equipped, press and hold to
release the trunk.
7: Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times. Press and hold
7for at
least three seconds to sound the
panic alarm. The horn sounds and
the turn signals flash for 30 seconds
until
7is pressed again, or until the
ignition is turned on using the key.
/: If equipped, press and releaseQand then immediately press and
hold
/for at least four seconds or
until the turn signal lamps flash to
start the engine from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
See Remote Vehicle Start 037.
The buttons on the RKE transmitter
are disabled when there is a key in
the ignition.
Programming Keys to the
Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is

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Battery Replacement
The battery is not rechargeable. To
replace 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 the transmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover by prying with a finger.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access)
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
Access Operation” following.
The RKE transmitter functions may
work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from
the vehicle.
Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter.
With Remote Start Shown
Q: Press once to lock all doors and
the liftgate or trunk.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the
second press to indicate locking.
If any door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock,
if disabled through vehicle
personalization. If enabled, only the
driver door unlocks. See Vehicle
Personalization 0129.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 44.

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K:Press to unlock the driver door
and the liftgate or trunk. Press again
to unlock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0129.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm
system. See Vehicle Alarm System
0 44.
X:If equipped, press twice to
release the trunk.
7: Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. The exterior
lamps flash and the horn chirps
three times.
Press and hold
7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash for about
30 seconds until
7is pressed again
or the ignition is turned on.
/: If equipped, pressQand then
immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the turn
signal lamps flash to start the
engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start 037.
Keyless Access Operation
Some vehicles have a Keyless
Access system that lets you lock
and unlock the doors without
removing the RKE transmitter from
your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc.
The RKE transmitter should be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk or door
being opened. If the vehicle has this
feature, there will be buttons on the
outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first unlock/lock button press
from the driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0129. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the driver door handle, pressing
the lock/unlock button on the driver
door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is
pressed again within five seconds,
all passenger doors will unlock. Pull
the door handle to unlatch the door.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar