Chevrolet sonic 2016 User guide

Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 23
Seats, restraints ........................... 41
Storage ........................................ 60
Instruments and controls ............. 67
Lighting ........................................ 96
Infotainment system ................... 103
Climate control ........................... 153
Driving and operating ................. 161
Vehicle care ............................... 183
Service and maintenance .......... 235
Technical data ........................... 238
Customer information ................ 245
Index .......................................... 248
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.

8 In brief
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.
Mi
rror adjustment
Interior mirror
To reduce dazzle, pull the lever on the
underside of the mirror housing.
Interior mirror 3 36.
E
xteri
or 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.