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

TA-2010/1234

TA-2010/1629

TA-2012/720

TA-2013/209

APPROVED

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.

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.

rror adjustment

Interior mirror

To reduce dazzle, pull the lever on the

underside of the mirror housing.

Interior mirror 3 36.

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.

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.

Other manuals for sonic 2016

Table of contents

Other Chevrolet Automobile manuals

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2012 Malibu User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2005 Malibu User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Tavera BS4 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2011 Malibu User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2013 Spark User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Silverado 2008 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 1973 Monte Carlo User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2013 SONIC User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet CAMARO 1979 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 1996 Express Van User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet SSR 2004 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet S10 1998 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Camaro 2012 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Trailblazer 2020 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD 2022 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2007 TrailBlazer Assembly instructions

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Malibu 2015 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 1997 S10 Pickup User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2012 Cruze User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2001 Corvette User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet 2003 Express Van User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Colorado 2019 User manual

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Chevrolet Avalanche User manual

Popular Automobile manuals by other brands

Toyota

Toyota 2000 Tundra owner's manual

CITROËN

CITROËN DS4 DSign Handbook

Lexus

Lexus 2015 CT 200h owner's manual

Cadillac

Cadillac CTS 2008 owner's manual

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 55 AMG Operator's manual

Porsche

Porsche Boxster S Technical manual

GMC

GMC 2010 Savana 1500 Cargo owner's manual

KIAM

KIAM SPORTAGE 2014 Features & functions guide

GMC

GMC 2013 Terrain Getting to know

GMC

GMC T-Series 1999 owner's manual

Mercury

Mercury 1998 Mystique owner's manual

Mercury

Mercury 2007 Mariner Quick reference guide

Mazda

Mazda 2007 Mazdaspeed 3 Smart start guide

Mazda

Mazda 2014 CX-5 owner's manual

GMC

GMC Chevrolet Express 2022 owner's manual

GMC

GMC 1997 Jimmy owner's manual

Cadillac

Cadillac 2010 Escalade manual

Skoda

Skoda FABIA RS - ANNEXE 118 brochure

Chevrolet sonic 2016 User guide

Popular Automobile manuals by other brands