Chevrolet 2014 Sonic Hatchback Get To Know Manual
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1. 2014 SONIC Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Chevrolet Sonic More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle For easy reference keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box www chevrolet com INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Instrument Turn Signal Lever Trip Driver Windshield Panel Illumination Driver Information Odometer Information Wipers Rear Wiper Control Center Controls Reset Stem Center Lever Control m a Exterior Lamp Hood Cruise Tilt Telescopic Audio Steering Control Release Lever Control Steering Wheel Controls Buttons Wheel Lever Symbols mg Low Fuel R StabiliTrak Active fo Passenger Safety 42 Door Ajar amp StabiliTrak Off n Belt Reminder Z Traction f Security Check Engine Control Off Q Speed Sensitive 77 Oil Pressure _E Engine Coolant Power Steering Charging System Pa Temperature iy Reduced Engine Safety Belt Reminder skake Brake System Power fr Airbag Readiness Cruise Control Set Code Set Antilock Brake System N Power Door Infotainment Card Hazard Warning Locks Button System Holder Flashers Button Driver s Heated Climate Passenger s Seat Button Controls Heated Seat Button To reset the trio odometer that is currently displayed press and hold the reset stem on the tachometer Refer to your O2. brake pedal is applied It shifts back to Drive when the brake pedal is released See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK SYSTEMS The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started Turning Off Traction Control Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required gt Press the amp StabiliTrak Traction Control button The Traction Control Off light will illuminate in the instrument cluster Press the button again to turn on the system See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual REAR VISION CAMERA When the vehicle is in Reverse a view of the area behind the vehicle appears on the infotainment screen gt To change the rear camera display options select settings on the infotainment home page and then select Rear Camera Options Note Clean the camera located above the license plate with water and a soft cloth See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual Optional equipment 13 STORAGE FEATURES 5 DOOR MODEL ONLY Cargo Floor Load Compartment Additional storage space is available under the rear cargo floor cover HILL START ASSIST Remove the Cover 1 Lift up the cover and pull it out 2 Store the cover on the bot
3. link iPhone USB Aux View a picture or Open the Access smartphone Bluetooth audio play a video Phone menu apps smartphone lir settings n 2a idio ae pictured m vie A amp telephone 2 O settings VOL O it Open the Volume Power Home page Settings menu Touch screen infotainment system shown Storing Favorite Stations Radio stations from all bands AM FM or XM can be stored in any order on up to seven pages of favorites 1 Tune in the desired radio station 2 Touch the lt or gt button to display the page where the station is to be stored 3 Touch and hold one of the five preset screen buttons until a beep is heard 4 Repeat the steps for each desired station See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual 8 Optional equipment INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Portable Audio Devices An auxiliary input jack and a USB port _ are located in the instrument panel upper storage compartment Route the device wires through the wire exits of the storage compartment door A portable audio device connected to the auxiliary input jack can be controlled only by using the portable device con trols To optimize speaker volume fully increase the volume level of the portable device An iPod iPhone MP3 Player a USB flash drive or a USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB Note Some supported devices can be recharged when connected to the USB port port Search for music on scree
4. to Stitcher gt Select a category to listen to gt Touch the Stitcher icon on the touch screen to access Stitcher BringGo Navigation separate purchase required Display and control full function navigation and traffic features gt Download the BringGo app to your smartphone Restart the smartphone gt Connect your smartphone to MyLink using a USB cable for an iPhone or Bluetooth for an Android phone gt Touch the BringGo icon on the touch screen to access BringGo Navigation See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER The Driver Information Center DIC on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages p a i DIC Controls A MENU Press to display the Fuel menu may include average speed fuel range average fuel economy and timer or the Vehicle Information menu may include remaining oil life units language and tire learn B AV Rotate the switch to scroll through the items of each menu C SET CLR Press the button on the end of the lever to set a menu item or clear a message Press and hold the button to reset a menu item See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual CODE SET INDICATOR The Code Set indicator displays with a number on the Driver Information Center when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition Following are the vehicle messages ind
5. OFF W Mist Single wipe Sy Washer Fluid Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield OX Low Speed OFF AJ Intermittent amp Washer Fluid Push the lever away from you to spray washer fluid on the rear window See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual CLIMATE CONTROLS Air delivery modes 74 Vent Mode 4 4 Bi level Mode X E 1 4 Floor Mode Temperature Air Conditioning Recirculation iw Defog Mode Control Mode Mode Ww Defrost Mode ve Gp af Driver s Heated Fan Speed Rear Window Outside Passenger s Heated Seat Control Control Off Mirror Defogger Seat Control Climate control system with heated seats shown Recirculation Mode The amp Recirculation Mode can help to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle It is not available while the Defog or Defrost Mode is selected When the Recirculation Mode is used without air conditioning the air humidity increases and the windows may fog Defog and Defrost Mode When the Defog or Defrost Mode is selected the air conditioning also will run when above certain ambient temperatures to help reduce air humidity See Climate Controls in your Owner Manual Optional equipment 7 INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving audio AM FM XM iPod picture amp movie telephone smartphone
6. Operating in your Owner Manual VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio controls and menus Personalization menus may include Language Connection Comfort and Convenience Lighting Power Door Locks Rear Camera Option Vehicle Factory Settings and Radio Settings 1 Press the q Home button 2 Touch settings ee 3 Touch the desired screen menu to ighting access the various menus and settings gioie 4 Touch the Back screen button in lock unlock setings the upper left corner to move back vehicle factory settings within a menu 2 vehicle settings comfort amp convenience See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual 12 Optional equipment AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manual Mode Manual Mode allows the driver to shift gears manually This feature can be used to drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to downshift when driving on a downhill grade to provide engine braking 1 Move the shift lever to the Manual M position 2 Press the plus or minus button on the side of the shift lever to upshift or downshift The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear the shift will not occur When coming to a stop the transmission will downshift automatically Note The transmission has a fuel saving Neutral shift feature It shifts into Neutral when the vehicle comes to a stop and the
7. avorite radio station track or file Push to Talk we Press to answer an incoming call or interact with the audio Bluetooth or OnStar system M End Call Mute Press to end or reject a call Press to mute the vehicle speakers See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual MyLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link a compatible smartphone cell phone USB flash drive or portable audio player iPod to the touch screen infotainment display It offers a variety of entertainment options and smartphone apps For more information including device compatibility visit www chevrolet com mylink or call 1 855 4 SUPPORT 1 855 478 7767 Some of the currently available apps are described below PANDORA Internet Radio Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres gt Download the Pandora app to your smartphone Restart the smartphone and sign in to Pandora gt Create a station on your phone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle gt Connect your smartphone device to the system by Bluetooth or for Apple devices by a USB cable gt Touch the Pandora icon on the touch screen to access Pandora A slight delay may occur when loading a song or changing a station 10 Optional equipment Stitcher SmartRadio Stream favorite podcasts radio shows and news to your vehicle gt Download the Stitcher app to your smartphone Restart the smartphone and sign in
8. e power door a Unlock Lock buttons located on the center of the instrument panel or the driver s door to lock or unlock all doors and liftgate if equipped To unlock the doors and liftgate if equipped with the engine running first place the shift lever in Park automatic transmission or apply the parking brake and shift into Neutral manual transmission gt Press the driver s door lock knob to lock all doors and liftgate if equipped gt To prevent a rear door from opening from the inside use the key to turn the safety lock located on the inside edge of the rear doors to the horizontal position See Keys Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual TILT TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL gt With the vehicle parked push down the lever on the left side of the steering column to adjust the steering wheel The steering wheel can then be moved up or down and in or out Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual 4 Optional equipment Manual Driver s Seat Instrument panel card holder not available with the touch screen infotainment system SEATS A Seat Fore Aft Adjustment Lift the handle under the front of the seat near the center console to slide the seat forward or rearward B Seat Height Adjustment Ratchet the middle lever up or down repeatedly to raise or lower the seat C Seatback Recline Adjustment Lift the rear lever to recline or raise t
9. he seatback 1 Make sure the safety belt is in the retainer hook 2 Pull the lever on top of the seatback When the red marking is visible the seatback is unlatched 3 Fold down the seatback See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual CARD HOLDER A convenient card holder is located in the center of the instrument panel and on each sun visor See Storage in your Owner Manual LIGHTING Automatic Headlamp System Instrument Panel Lighting WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield Wipers and Washer Move the lever up or down to operate the windshield wipers Rear Wiper and Washer 5 door model only Press the switch on the end of the lever to operate the rear wiper Note The rear wiper will automatically activate when the vehicle is in Reverse and the wind shield wipers are turned on 6 Optional equipment offfon AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps DRLs or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions z Parking Lamps D Headlamps 40 Fog Lamps Press to turn the fog lamps and parking lamps on or off Instrument Panel Brightness Rotate and hold the thumbwheel to adjust the instrument panel lighting See Lighting in your Owner Manual 2 High Speed 1 Low Speed YW Intermittent Rotate the band to adjust the delay between wipes The wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward O
10. icated by each code number 25 Left Front Turn Signal Failure 52 Change Timing Belt 26 Left Rear Turn Signal Failure 77 Service Front Camera System 27 Right Front Turn Signal Failure 84 Engine Power is Reduced 28 Right Rear Turn Signal Failure 89 Service Vehicle Soon 49 Lane Departure Warning Unavailable See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual Optional equipment 11 CRUISE CONTROL Setting Cruise Control 1 Press the On Off button The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster 2 When traveling at the desired speed rotate the thumbwheel down to the SET position to set the speed The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster Note Cruise contro does not operate at speeds below 25 mph The automatic transmission may downshift to maintain the set speed when traveling down a steep grade Adjusting Cruise Control RES Resume Accelerate Rotate the thumbwheel up to resume a set speed When the system is active rotate the thumbwheel up to increase speed SET Set Coast When the system is active rotate the thumbwheel down to decrease speed R Cancel Press to cancel the cruise control but retain the set speed in memory Pressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal manual transmission only also will cancel the cruise control The cruise control set speed is erased when cruise control or the vehicle ignition is turned off See Driving and
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12. n Not all devices may be supported Music Menu Once a device is connected to the USB port the USB gt Music menu appears Use the following screen buttons to operate the device I Previous file Repeat oS Random II Pause 1 current song On shuffle all songs gt Resume Play All all songs Off normal playback i Next file Off normal playback See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual BLUETOOTH SYSTEM Before using a Bluetooth enabled device in the vehicle it must be paired with the in vehicle Bluetooth system Not all devices will support all functions The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving For more information visit www gmtotalconnect com Pair a Device 1 Press the 6 Home button gt connection settings Touch settings bluetooth settings Touch connection settings nge ringone Touch bluetooth settings Touch pair device Touch search bluetooth device Start the pairing process on the device Once your device appears on the screen confirm the six digit code on the device When complete a prompt will request transfer of phone data CO CON DM OF HB W MN See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual Optional equipment 9 AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS b Volume Press or to adjust the volume SRC Source Press to select an audio source CHEVROLET MYLINK ZW Next Previous Rotate the thumbwheel up or down to go to the next or previous f
13. toll free number is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year to contact a service provider for light services fuel delivery jump starts flat tire and lock outs or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Chevrolet dealer ONSTAR If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar Advisor who will speak to you assess your problem contact Roadside Assistance and relay your exact location so you will get the help you need For more information about OnStar services press the OnStar button refer to your Owner Manual call 1 888 466 7827 or visit OnStar com CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER The Chevrolet Owner Center a complimentary service for Chevrolet owners is a one stop resource designed to enhance your Chevrolet ownership experience Exclusive member benefits include online service reminders vehicle maintenance tips online owner manual special privileges and more Sign up today at my chevrolet com We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts Certain restrictions precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions All information contained herein is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice Copyright 2013 General Motors Al
14. tom of the load compartment Install the Cover 1 Align the front corners of the cover with the front slots A on both sides of the load compartment 2 Lower the cover onto the lip around the load compartment Remove the Cover 1 Unhook the cords from the liftgate and push up on the underside of the cover at the front pins B 2 Slide the cover along the channels to store it behind the rear seats Install the Cover 1 Install the cover onto the front pins 2 Hook the cords to the liftgate See Storage in your Owner Manual When stopped on a steep hill the Hill Start Assist feature prevents the vehicle from rolling before driving off whether facing uphill or downhill During the transition between when the driver releases the brake pedal and starts to accelerate Hill Start Assist holds the brake pressure for up to two seconds to ensure the vehicle doesn t roll Note Hill Start Assist will not operate if StabiliTrak is disabled 14 See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when one or more of the vehicle s tires is significantly underinflated Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver s door latch Current tire pressures can be viewed in the Driver Information Center Tire press
15. ure is affected by cold weather and distance driven If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started in cooler temperatures and then turns off as the vehicle is driven check for the proper tire pressures Refer to your Owner Manual for additional information about normal monthly tire maintenance See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual REFUELING THE VEHICLE gt To open the fuel door press the center of the rear edge of the door It will pop out slightly Pull the door open gt Turn the ignition key to the Off position before refueling the vehicle otherwise the fuel gauge may not immediately show the updated fuel level See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM The Oil Life System calculates oil life based on vehicle use and displays Change Engine Oil Soon on the Driver Information Center when it s necessary to change the engine oil and filter The system should be reset to 100 only following an oil change See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual 15 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 1 800 CHEV USA TTY Users 1 888 889 2438 1 800 243 8872 As the owner of a new Chevrolet you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program for 5 years 100 000 miles whichever occurs first at no expense to you This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the open road Chevrolet s Roadside Assistance
16. wner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster See In Brief in your Owner Manual Optional equipment 3 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER Unlock P Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press to unlock the Press and release to locate your vehicle driver s door Press The turn signal lamps will flash and the again to unlock all horn will sound doors and liftgate Press and hold for three seconds to if equipped activate the alarm The turn signal lamps Lock will flash and the horn will sound until the of button is pressed again or the ignition is Press to lock all turned on doors and liftgate if equipped Q Remote Vehicle Start The driver s door Press and release the Lock button and will not lock if open then press and hold the C button until the turn signal lamps flash to start the engine from outside the vehicle After entering the vehicle turn the ignition to the On position oiy Holo Trunk Sedan model only Press and hold to before driving ne ine qrun During a remote start the engine will bea i P run for 10 minutes remote lock unlock an remote start settings go to Remote Lock Press and hold the C button until Unlock Start in the Vehicle Settings menu the parking lamps turn off to cancel a remote start See Keys Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual DOOR LOCKS AND REAR DOOR CHILD SAFETY LOCKS gt Press th
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