2018 Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Sonic
Rating:
Table of Contents
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Liftgate (Hatchback)
11
Trunk Release (Sedan)
11
Windows
12
Seat Adjustment
13
Second Row Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Seat Belts
14
Passenger Sensing System
15
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Interior Lighting
16
Exterior Lighting
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
18
Infotainment System
20
Radio(s)
20
Satellite Radio
21
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Cruise Control
22
Driver Information Center (DIC)
22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
23
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
23
Parking Assist
23
Power Outlets
23
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Fuel
25
E85 or FlexFuel
25
Engine Oil Life System
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
26
Keys
27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
32
Remote Vehicle Start
38
Door Locks
39
Delayed Locking
41
Automatic Door Locks
41
Lockout Protection
41
Trunk (Sedan)
43
Vehicle Alarm System
45
Immobilizer
46
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access)
47
Convex Mirrors
48
Manual Mirrors
49
Power Mirrors
49
Folding Mirrors
49
Manual Windows
50
Power Windows
50
Seat Adjustment
56
Power Seat Adjustment
57
Lumbar Adjustment
57
Reclining Seatbacks
58
Front Seat Armrest
59
Heated Front Seats
59
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
63
Lap-Shoulder Belt
64
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
66
Seat Belt Extender
67
Safety System Check
67
Seat Belt Care
67
Where Are the Airbags?
70
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
72
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
73
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
73
Passenger Sensing System
74
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
78
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
79
Airbag System Check
79
Older Children
80
Infants and Young Children
82
Child Restraint Systems
84
Where to Put the Restraint
86
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
87
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
94
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
94
Instrument Panel Storage
100
Steering Wheel Adjustment
104
Steering Wheel Controls
104
Heated Steering Wheel
105
Horn
105
Windshield Wiper/Washer
105
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
106
Compass
107
Clock
107
Instrument Cluster
109
Speedometer
111
Odometer
111
Trip Odometer
111
Tachometer
111
Fuel Gauge
111
Seat Belt Reminders
112
Airbag Readiness Light
112
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
113
Charging System Light
114
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
114
Service Vehicle Soon Light
116
Owner Manual Indicator
116
Brake System Warning Light
116
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
117
Operate Pedal Light
117
Up-Shift Light
118
Power Steering Warning Light
118
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
118
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light
118
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
119
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light
119
Traction Off Light
119
StabiliTrak OFF Light
119
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
120
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
120
Tire Pressure Light
120
Engine Oil Pressure Light
121
Low Fuel Warning Light
121
Immobilizer Light
122
Reduced Engine Power Light
122
High-Beam On Light
122
Front Fog Lamp Light
122
Lamps On Reminder
123
Cruise Control Light
123
Hood Ajar Light
123
Engine Power Messages
129
Vehicle Speed Messages
130
Exterior Lamp Controls
133
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
134
Flash-to-Pass
134
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
134
Automatic Headlamp System
135
Hazard Warning Flashers
135
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
136
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
137
Courtesy Lamps
137
Dome Lamps
137
Entry Lighting
138
Exit Lighting
138
Battery Load Management
138
Battery Power Protection
139
Overview
141
AM-FM Radio
145
Satellite Radio
147
Radio Reception
147
Backglass Antenna
147
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
148
USB Port
148
Auxiliary Jack
151
Bluetooth Audio
152
Bluetooth (Overview)
154
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
155
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
159
Settings
161
Climate Control Systems
166
Air Intake
169
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
169
Distracted Driving
172
Defensive Driving
172
Drunk Driving
173
Control of a Vehicle
173
Braking
173
Steering
173
Off-Road Recovery
174
Loss of Control
174
Driving on Wet Roads
175
Hill and Mountain Roads
176
Winter Driving
176
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
177
New Vehicle Break-In
182
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
182
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
184
Starting the Engine
185
Engine Heater
187
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
188
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)
189
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
190
Parking
190
Parking over Things That Burn
190
Manual Mode
194
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
197
Parking Brake
197
Brake Assist
198
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
199
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
204
Parking Assist
205
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
206
California Fuel Requirements
210
Fuels in Foreign Countries
211
Fuel Additives
211
Filling the Tank
211
California Proposition 65 Warning
216
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
217
Doing Your Own Service Work
217
Hood
218
Engine Compartment Overview
220
Engine Oil
223
Engine Oil Life System
225
Automatic Transmission Fluid
226
Manual Transmission Fluid
227
Hydraulic Clutch
227
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
227
Cooling System
229
Engine Overheating
232
Washer Fluid
234
Brakes
234
Brake Fluid
235
Battery - North America
236
Starter Switch Check
237
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
237
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
238
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
238
Wiper Blade Replacement
238
Windshield Replacement
240
Gas Strut(s)
240
Halogen Bulbs
241
Headlamps and Front Turn Signal
242
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
243
Electrical System Overload
244
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
245
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
245
Tires
252
All-Season Tires
252
Winter Tires
253
Summer Tires
253
Tire Sidewall Labeling
254
Tire Designations
256
Tire Terminology and Definitions
257
Tire Pressure
259
Tire Pressure Monitor System
260
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
261
Tire Inspection
264
Tire Rotation
265
When It Is Time for New Tires
266
Buying New Tires
266
Different Size Tires and Wheels
268
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
268
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
270
Wheel Replacement
270
Tire Chains
271
If a Tire Goes Flat
271
Tire Changing
273
Exterior Care
284
Interior Care
289
General Information
294
Maintenance Schedule
296
Special Application Services
301
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
305
Maintenance Replacement Parts
306
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
308
Capacities and Specifications
309
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
312
Customer Assistance Offices
314
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
315
Online Owner Center
315
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
316
Roadside Assistance Program
316
Scheduling Service Appointments
318
Courtesy Transportation Program
318
Collision Damage Repair
319
Service Publications Ordering Information
321
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
322
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
323
Event Data Recorders
324
Emergency
327
Security
328
Navigation
328
Connections
329
Diagnostics
331
Index_A
338
Index_B
339
Index_C
339
Index_D
340
Index_E
341
Index_F
341
Index_G
342
Index_H
342
Index_I
342
Index_J
342
Index_K
342
Index_L
343
Index_M
344
Index_N
344
Index_O
344
Index_P
344
Index_R
345
Index_S
346
Index_T
347
Index_U
347
Index_V
347
Index_W
348
FAQ about the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic Manual
What contains the 2018 Sonic manual?
The Chevrolet Sonic owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chevrolet to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chevrolet Sonic. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chevrolet Sonic 2018 owner's manual:
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
Where to download the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic Owners Manual?
The Chevrolet Sonic owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Chevrolet Sonic year 2018 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2018 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Chevrolet Sonic (2018) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2018 is available in English.
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