Chevrolet 2013 Sonic Hatchback Get To Know Manual
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1. as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle See In Brief in your Owner Manual Passenger s Heated Seat ButtonF INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS To reset the trip odometer that is currently displayed press and hold the reset stem on the tachometer F Optional equipment 4 Unlock Press to unlock the driver s door Press again to unlock all doors and liftgate if equipped Lock Press to lock all doors and liftgate if equipped The driver s door will not lock if open Note The remote lock and unlock settings can be changed in the Vehicle Settings menu by using the audio system controls Trunk Sedan model only Press and hold to unlock the trunk Press the power door Unlock Lock buttons located on the center of the instrument panel to lock or unlock all doors and liftgate if equipped Press the driver s door lock knob to lock all doors and liftgate if equipped To prevent a rear door from opening from the inside press the Rear Door Safety Lock button located on the center console in front of the cupholders The button indicator will illuminate when activated See Keys Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual Vehicle Locator Panic Alarm Press and release to locate your vehicle The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound Press and hold to activate the alarm The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound until the button is pres2. 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 Resetting the Oil Life System 1 Turn the ignition to the On position but do not start the engine 2 Press the MENU button to display the Vehicle Information menu 3 Rotate the switch to view Remaining Oil Life 4 Press the SET CLR button until 100 is displayed 5 Turn off the ignition See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TOWING Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home All Sonic models can be towed from the front using a dolly All Sonic models except the RS model with an automatic transmission also can be towed from the front with all four wheels on the ground dinghy towing See your Owner Manual for the proper tow ing procedure See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual 16 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 2012 General Motors All rights reserved Always demand genuine GM Parts 22816421 A 22816421 If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar subscription press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your curre
3. 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 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 or clear a menu item or warning message See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual B B A C C Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio controls and menus Personalization menus may include Comfort and Convenience Lighting Power Door Locks Remote Lock Unlock and Factory Settings VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION 1 Press the CONFIG button A to enter the Configuration Settings menu 2 Turn the MENU knob B to highlight Vehicle Settings press the knob to select it 3 Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired menus and settings press the knob to select the highlighted item 4 Press the BACK button C to move back within a menu See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual A F Optional equipment 12 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 switch down to the SET position to set the speed The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster Note Cruise control does not operate at speeds below 25 mph The automatic transmis
4. 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 brake pedal is applied It shifts back to Drive when the brake pedal is released See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual 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 TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK SYSTEMS Turning the Systems Off On To turn off traction control press the Traction Control StabiliTrak Off button The Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak press and hold the button The Traction Control Off light and StabiliTrak Off light will illuminate on the instrument cluster Press the button again to turn on both systems See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manua
5. Reduced 89 Service Vehicle Soon 128 Hood Open See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual 15 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when a sig nificant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of the vehicle s tires The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below the driver s door latch Tire pressure is affected by cold weather and distance driven If the low tire pressure warning light illuminates when the vehicle is first started and then turns off as the vehicle is driven in cooler temperatures check for the proper tire pressures Note The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure but it doesn t replace normal monthly tire maintenance It is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures See Vehicle Care in your Owner Manual To open the fuel door press the center of the rear edge of the door It will pop out slightly Pull the door open 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 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ENGINE OIL LIFE SYSTEM The Oil Life System calculates oil life based on vehicle use and displays Code 82 Change Engine Oil
6. 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 2 Turn Signal Lever Driver Information Center ControlsF Windshield Wipers Lever Rear Wiper ControlF Exterior Lamp Control Low Fuel Door Ajar Traction Control Off Engine Coolant Temperature Brake System Cruise Control Set StabiliTrak Active StabiliTrak Off Security Speed Sensitive Power Steering Reduced Engine Power CODE Code Set 2 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Check Engine Oil Pressure Charging System Safety Belt Reminder Airbag Readiness Antilock Brake System Tilt Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever Symbols Instrument Panel Illumination Control Trip Odometer Reset Stem Cruise Control Buttons Hood Release Lever Audio Steering Wheel ControlsF Driver Information Center INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS 3 Power Door Locks Button Audio System Hazard Warning Flashers Button Card Holder Climate Controls Driver s Heated Seat ButtonF Note Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster
7. al equipment 7 Air Conditioning ModeF Recirculation Mode Temperature Control Fan Speed Control Off Rear Window Outside Mirror Defogger Driver s Heated Seat Control Air delivery modes Vent Mode Bi level Mode Floor Mode Defog Mode Defrost Mode Passenger s Heated Seat Control Recirculation Mode The 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 CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate control system with heated seats shown F Optional equipment 8 Power Volume Auxiliary input jack CD AUX Play a CD or portable audio device Eject disc 1 6 Favorite preset stations Open the Clock menu INFO Display available song information CONFIG Open the Configuration menu Open the Phone menu Mute the vehicle speakers SEEK Previous Next radio station or track RADIO BAND AM FM XMF MENU TUNE Open and select menus Tune radio stations BACK Move back one lev
8. e MENU knob to change the value press the knob to confirm the set value 4 Press the BACK button to exit each menu Portable Audio Devices AUDIO SYSTEM Note Some supported devices can be recharged when connected to the USB portF F Optional equipment BLUETOOTH SYSTEMF 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 Streaming audio by Bluetooth is available only with the Chevrolet MyLink systemF Pair a Device 1 Press the Home button 2 Touch settings 3 Touch connection settings 4 Touch Bluetooth settings 5 Touch pair device 6 Touch search Bluetooth device 7 Start the pairing process on the device 8 Once your device appears on the screen confirm the six digit code on the device 9 When complete a prompt will request transfer of phone data Visit www gm com bluetooth and see Infotainment System in your Owner Manual 10 Next Previous Rotate up or down to go to the next or previous favorite radio station track or file Push to Talk Press to interact with the OnStar or Bluetooth system End Call Mute Press to end or reject an OnStar or a Bluetooth call Press to mute the vehicle speakers See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSF Volume Press or to adjust the volume SRC Source Press to select an audio source MyLink use
9. el in the menus FAV Display pages of favorite radio stations TONE Open the Tone menu See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual AUDIO SYSTEM Storing Favorite Stations Radio stations from all bands AM FM or XM can be stored in any order on up to six pages of favorites 1 Tune in the desired radio station 2 Press the FAV button to display the page where the station is to be stored 3 Press and hold one of the six numeric pushbuttons until a beep is heard 4 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton on each page F Optional equipment 9 An auxiliary input jackF and a USB portF 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 controls 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 port Search for music on screen Not all devices may be supported See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual Note Avoid extended searching for specific items or configuring system settings while driving Setting the Time 1 Press the Clock button 2 Turn the MENU knob to highlight the desired time or date item press the knob to select it 3 Turn th
10. l F Optional equipment 14 STORAGE FEATURES 5 DOOR MODEL ONLY Remove the Cover 1 Lift up the cover and pull it out 2 Store the cover on the bottom of the load compartment Install the Cover 1 Align the rear corners of the cover with the rear slots A on both sides of the load compartment 2 Lower the cover onto the lip around the load compartment Cargo Floor Storage Compartment Additional storage space is available under the rear cargo floor cover Remove the Shade 1 Unhook the cords from the liftgate and pull the shade out of the rear hinges B 2 Slide the shade along the channels to store it behind the rear seats Install the Shade 1 Insert the shade into the rear hinges B 2 Hook the cords to the liftgate Cargo Shade A B See Storage in your Owner Manual CODE SET INDICATOR The CODE Code Set indicator displays with a number when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition Following are the vehicle messages indicated by each code number 15 Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Failure 16 Service Brake Lamps 21 Left Front Position Lamp Failure 22 Right Front Position Lamp Failure 23 Reversing Lamp Failure 24 License Plate Lamp Failure 25 Left Front Turn Indicator Failure 26 Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure 27 Right Front Turn Indicator Failure 28 Right Rear Turn Indicator Failure 82 Change Engine Oil Soon 84 Engine Power is
11. nt 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 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 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 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 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
12. s a Bluetooth or USB connection to link a smartphone cell phone USB flash drive or portable audio player iPod to the touch screen infotainment display It offers a variety of entertainment options including streaming audio from the Internet through a smartphone For more information including device compatibility visit www chevrolet com mylink or call 1 855 4 SUPPORT 1 855 478 7767 PANDORA Internet Radio Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres a slight delay may occur when loading a song or changing a station Download the Pandora app to your smartphone Restart the smartphone and sign in to Pandora Create a station on your smartphone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle If you like or dislike a song you can touch the Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down screen button Stitcher SmartRadio Stream favorite podcasts radio shows and news to your vehicle Download the Stitcher app to your smartphone Restart the smartphone and sign in to Stitcher Select a category to listen to If you like the station touch the Star screen button to add it to your Favorites list See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual CHEVROLET MYLINKF F Optional equipment 11 The Driver Information Center DIC on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages DRIVER INFORMATION CENTERF A MENU Press to display the Fuel menu may include
13. sed again or the ignition is turned on Remote Vehicle StartF Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button to start the engine from outside the vehicle After entering the vehicle turn the ignition to the On position before driving The engine will run for 10 minutes Repeat these steps for a 10 minute time extension Only two remote starts are allowed between ignition cycles Press and hold the button to cancel a remote start REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER DOOR LOCKS AND REAR DOOR CHILD SAFETY LOCKS TILT TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL 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 See Keys Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual F Optional equipment 5 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 the seatback Manual Driver s Seat 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 vi
14. sible the seatback is unlatched 3 Fold down the seatback Folding Rear Seats See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual B C A 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 Windshield Wipers and Washer Move the lever up or down to operate the windshield wipers 6 LIGHTING WIPERS AND WASHERS Off On AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Activates the Daytime Running Lamps DRLs in the daytime and the headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary Parking Lamps Headlamps Fog LampsF Press to turn the fog lamps and parking lamps on or off Automatic Headlamp System Instrument Panel Brightness Rotate and hold the switch to adjust the instrument panel lighting See Lighting in your Owner Manual Instrument Panel Lighting 2 High Speed 1 Low Speed Intermittent Rotate the band to adjust the delay between wipes The wipers activate more often as the band is rotated upward OFF Mist Single wipe Washer Fluid Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield Low Speed OFF Intermittent Washer Fluid Push the lever away from you to spray washer fluid on the rear window See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual Rear Wiper and Washer 5 door model only Press the switch on the end of the lever to operate the rear wiper F Option
15. sionF may downshift to maintain the set speed when traveling down a steep grade 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 See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual CRUISE CONTROLF HILL START ASSIST Adjusting Cruise Control RES Resume Accelerate Rotate the switch up to resume a set speed When the system is active rotate the switch up to increase speed SET Set Coast When the system is active rotate the switch down to decrease speed 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 Operating in your Owner Manual F Optional equipment 13 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONF 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
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