Chevrolet Sonic 2014 Owner's 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

9 Danger

Text marked 9 Danger provides

information on risk of fatal injury.

Disregarding this information may

endanger life.

9 Warning

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.

In brief 7

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.

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.

In brief 9

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.

10 In brief

Instrument panel overview

1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 10 1

22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11

In brief 11

1 Side air vents ...................... 158

2 Storage ................................. 60

AUX, USB ports .................. 132

3 Centre air vents .................. 158

4 Board information display ..... 89

5 Infotainment system ........... 104

6 Turn and lane-change

signals ................................... 99

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

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

12 In brief

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.

In brief 13

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

14 In brief

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.

In brief 15

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.

16 In brief

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.

In brief 17

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

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Keys, doors and windows

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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Keys, doors and windows

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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