Chevrolet Sonic 2014 User manual

Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............
Seats, restraints ...........................
Storage ........................................
Instruments and controls .............
Lighting ........................................
Infotainment system .....................
Climate control ........................... 132
Driving and operating ................. 139
Vehicle care ............................... 154
Service and maintenance .......... 201
Technical data ........................... 204
Customer information ................ 212
Index .......................................... 2
Contents
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2 Introduction
Introduction

Introduction 3
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner’s Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When this Owner’s Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Chevrolet Service Partner.
All Chevrolet Service Partners
provide first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Chevrolet work
according to specific Chevrolet
instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual
■ This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model variant,
country specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
■ The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and within
each section shows where the
information is located.
■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the section
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
9Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.

4 Introduction
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving
Chevrolet

Introduction 5

6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Radio remote control
Press button c.
Unlocks all doors. The hazard
warning flashers will flash twice.
Radio remote control 3 23, Central
locking system 3 25.
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
To move seat forward or backward,
pull the handle and slide seat to
desired position.
Release the handle and make sure
the seat is locked in place.
Seat position 3 42, Seat adjustment
3 43.

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Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Do not lean on seat when adjusting.
Seat position 3 42, Seat adjustment
3 43.
Seat height
Pump the lever on the outside of the
seat cushion until the seat cushion is
adjusted to the desired position.
To lower the seat cushion, push the
lever down several times.
To raise the seat cushion, pull the
lever up several times.
Seat position 3 42, Seat adjustment
3 43.
Head restraint adjustment
Height adjustment
Pull the head restraint upwards.
To move down press the catch (1)
and push the head restraint
downwards.
Head restraints 3 41.

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Seat belt
Withdraw belt from reel, guide it
untwisted across the body and
engage the latch plate in the buckle.
Tension the lap belt regularly whilst
driving by tugging the shoulder belt.
Seat position 3 42, Seat belts
3 44, Airbag system 3 48.
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, pull the lever on the
underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 36.
Exterior mirrors
Simply move the adjusting lever in the
desired direction to adjust the mirror
angles.
Convex exterior mirrors 3 35,
Electric adjustment 3 35, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 35, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 36.

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Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary.
On some vehicle the steering wheel
is only adjustable in vertical direction.
Airbag system 3 48, Ignition
positions 3 162.

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Instrument panel overview
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1Side air vents ...................... 158
2Storage ................................. 60
AUX, USB ports .................. 132
3Centre air vents .................. 158
4Board information display ..... 89
5Infotainment system ........... 104
6Turn and lane-change
signals ................................... 99
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17
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21
Selector lever, manual
transmission ....................... 171
Automatic transmission ...... 166
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Climate control system ........ 153
Glovebox .............................. 61
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch.
§ (OFF): To turn off all lights, turn the
knob to OFF position.
8: The tail lights, number plate
lights, and instrument panel lights are
illuminated.
9: The low beam headlights and all
of the above lights are illuminated.
Press light switch
>: Front fog light
r: Rear fog light
Lighting 3 96.
Instrument cluster ................ 76
Horn ..................................... 68
Driver airbag ........................ 49
Steering wheel controls ........ 67
Wiper and washer system .... 68
Exterior lighting ..................... 96
Bonnet release lever .......... 185
Ignition switch .................... 162
Accelerator pedal ............... 161
Brake pedal ........................ 172
Steering wheel adjustment ..67
Clutch pedal ....................... 161
Central locking button ........... 25
Hazard warning flashers ...... 98

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Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
To switch from low to high beam,
push lever.
To switch to low beam, push lever
again or pull.
High beam 3 97, Headlight flash
3 97.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 98.
lever up = left indicator
lever down = right indicator
Turn and lane-change signals
3 99.
Turn and lane-change signals

Horn
Press j.
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wiper
2: Continuous wipe, fast speed.
1: Continuous wipe, slow speed.
P: Intermittent operation, automatic
wiping with rain sensor.
O: System off.
Q: Misting function or auto wipe
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wiper is off, lightly move
the lever down and release it.
Windscreen wiper 3 68.
wipe with raining sensor.
Windscreen washer system
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer 3 68, Washer
fluid 3 198.
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Rear window wiper/washer
(Hatchback only)
Wiper
Press the downward of switch to
operate wiper continuous.
Press the upward of switch to operate
wiper interval.
To turn off the wiper set the switch in
neutral.
Rear window wiper/washer
(Hatchback only) 3 72.
Washer
Push the lever toward the instrument
panel.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the rear
window and the wiper swipes for a
few strokes.
Rear window wiper/washer
(Hatchback only) 3 72, Washer fluid
3 198.
Climate control
Heated rear window
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated mirrors 3 36
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Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Turn the air distribution knob to
DEFROST V.
Defrosting windscreen 3 153,
Demisting windscreen 3 155.
Transmission
Manual transmission
To engage reverse, with the vehicle
stationary pull up the ring on the
selector lever and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever in neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 171.
Automatic transmission
P (PARK): Locks the front wheels.
Select P only when the vehicle is
stationary and the parking brake is
applied.
R (REVERSE): Select R only when
the vehicle is stationary.
N (NEUTRAL): Neutral gear position.
D: For all normal driving conditions.
Allows the transmission to shift into all
6 forward gears.
M: Manual mode position.
Automatic transmission 3 166.
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Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats,
and seat belts.
■ Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.
Starting the engine
■ Turn the key to position 1, move the
steering wheel slightly to release
the steering wheel lock
■ Manual transmission: operate
clutch
■ Automatic transmission : Move
selector lever to P or N
■ Do not accelerate
■ Turn the key to position 3,
depressing the clutch pedal and
footbrake then release when
engine is running
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
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Parking
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the
footbrake at the same time to
reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, shift into P position or
engage first gear before switching
off the ignition. On an uphill slope,
turn the front wheels away from the
kerb. If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear before
switching off the ignition. Turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
■ Close windows.
■ Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system.
Keys 3 23.
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Keys, doors and windows
Keys, doors and
windows
Keys, locks ................................... 23
Doors ........................................... 29
Vehicle security ............................ 33
Exterior mirrors ............................ 35
Interior mirrors ............................. 36
Windows ...................................... 37
Keys, locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 231.
Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend.
To fold the key, press the button and
fold the key manually.
Radio remote control
<Notchback>
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<Hatchback>
Used to operate:
■ Central locking system
■ Anti-theft alarm system
■ Boot lid (Notchback only)
The radio remote control has an
approximate range of up to
30 metres. This range can be
restricted by outside influences.
The hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require re-
synchronisation
■ Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is noticeably diminished.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Key with foldaway key section
Note
Use CR2032 (or equivalent)
replacement battery.
1. Open the transmitter cover.
2. Remove the used battery. Avoid
touching the circuit board to other
components.
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3. Install the new battery. Be sure
the negative side (-) faces down
toward the base.
4. Close the transmitter cover.
5. Check the operation of the
transmitter with your vehicle.
Fixed key
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Caution
Avoid touching the flat surfaces of
the battery with your bare fingers
as it will shorten battery life.
Note
Used lithium batteries can harm the
environment.
Follow local recycling laws for
disposal.
Do not discard with household
refuse.
Note
In order to keep the transmitter
working properly, follow these
guidelines:
Avoid dropping the transmitter.
Do not place heavy objects on the
transmitter.
Keep the transmitter away from
water and direct sunlight. If the
transmitter gets wet, wipe it with a
soft cloth.
Manual door locks
Manually locking by turning the key in
the key slot allows central door
locking.
Manually unlocking by turning the key
in the key slot allows driver’s door
unlocking.
Note
Tap the key lock or heat the key if the
door does not open due to a frozen
key slot in the event of cold weather
conditions.
Central locking system
You can activate the central door
locking system from the driver's door.
This system allows you to lock and
unlock all the doors, the tailgate (or
boot lid) from the driver's door, using
either keyless remote (from outside)
or the central locking button (from
inside). The fuel filler door might be
locked together with all doors and the
tailgate (or boot lid).
The key (from outside) and the drivers
door locking PIN (from inside) allows
central door locking.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
can not work. This can be changed in
the Vehicle Setting.
Vehicle personalisation 3 93.
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