power CHEVROLET SONIC 2017 2.G User Guide

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.PressQorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.SeeRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation(Keyless Access)031orRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation (KeyAccess)029.
To l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o m i n s i d e t h evehicle:
.PressQon the central locking
switch or on the driver doorswitch.
.Press the lock knob on the driverdoor to lock all doors and,if equipped, the liftgate.
To u n l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o m i n s i d e t h evehicle:
.PressKon the central locking
switch or on the driver doorswitch.
.Pull the door handle. Pulling thedoor handle again unlatchesthe door.
.Lift the lock knob on the driverdoor to unlock the driver door.
The central locking switch andpower door lock switch also lockand unlock the liftgate/trunk.
Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within1m (3ft) of the door being opened.
Press the button on the door dandleto open. See Keyless AccessOperation underRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation(Keyless Access)031orRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation (Key Access)029.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actuallocking of the doors untilfive seconds after all doors areclosed. Delayed locking can only beturned on when the Unlocked DoorAnti Lockout feature has beenturned off.
WhenQis pressed on the driver or
passenger door power lock switchwhile the door is open, a chime willsound three times to indicate thatdelayed locking is active. The doorswill then lock automaticallyfive seconds after all doors areclosed.
If a door is reopened beforefive seconds have elapsed, the fivesecond timer will reset once all the
doors are closed again. PressQon
the door lock switch again, or pressQon the RKE transmitter, tooverride this feature and lock thedoors immediately.
Delayed locking can beprogrammed through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). SeeVehicle Personalization0127.

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Automatic Door Locks
The vehicle is programmed so thatwhen the doors are closed, theignition is on, and the shift lever ismoved out of P (Park) for automatictransmissions, or when the vehiclespeed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) formanual transmissions, the doorsand the trunk/liftgate will lock.
To u n l o c k t h e d o o r s a n d t h e t r u n k /liftgate:
.PressKon the center stack or
the driver door switch.
.If equipped with an automatictransmission the vehicle must bein P (Park).
.If equipped with a manualtransmission the vehicle must bein Neutral with the parkingbrake set.
This feature can be programmed.SeeVehicle Personalization0127.
Lockout Protection
If the driver side power door lockswitch is pressed when the driverdoor is open and the key is in theignition, all of the doors will lock andthen the driver door will unlock.
Lockout Protection can be manuallyoverridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holdingQon the
power door lock switch.
If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout isturned on and the vehicle is off, thedriver door is open, and doorlocking is requested using a doorlock switch or the RKE transmitter,then all the doors will lock and onlythe driver door will unlock. TheUnlocked Door Anti Lockout featurecan be turned on or off throughvehicle personalization. SeeVehiclePersonalization0127.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks preventpassengers from opening the reardoors from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock islocated on the inside edge of therear doors. To use the safety lock:
1. Insert the key into the safetylock slot and turn it so the slotis in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the otherrear door.

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To o p e n a r e a r d o o r w h e n t h e s a f e t ylock is on:
1. Unlock the door by activatingthe inside handle, by using thepower door lock switch, or byusing the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from theoutside.
To c a n c e l t h e s a f e t y l o c k :
1. Unlock the door and open itfrom the outside.
2. Insert the key into the safetylock slot and turn it so the slotis in the vertical position. Dothe same for the other door.
Doors
Trunk (Sedan)
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.
.Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting thatbrings in only outside airand set the fan speed to the
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highest setting. See“Climate Control Systems”in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equippedwith a power liftgate, disablethe power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust0190.
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e t r u n k f r o m t h e
inside, pressQorKon the central
locking switch or on the driver doorlock switch.

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Liftgate (Hatchback)
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets onor under the instrumentpanel.
.Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting thatbrings in only outside airand set the fan speed to the
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highest setting. See“Climate Control Systems”in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equippedwith a power liftgate, disablethe power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust0190.
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e l i f t g a t e f r o m
the inside, pressQorKon the
central locking switch or on thedriver door switch.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) forautomatic transmissions. Formanual transmissions the parkingbrake must be engaged.
To o p e n t h e l i f t g a t e f r o m t h e
outside, pressKon the RKE
transmitter to unlock all doors, thenuse the touch pad.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation (Keyless Access)031orRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation (KeyAccess)029.
When closing the liftgate, close fromthe center to ensure that it fullylatches.

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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
Aconvexmirrorcanmakethings,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convexshaped. A convex mirror's surface iscurved so more can be seen fromthe driver seat.
Manual Mirrors
Move the control up, down, or sideto side to adjust the mirror.
SeeFolding Mirrors047.
Power Mirrors
For vehicles with power outsidemirrors:
1. Select the mirror by moving theselector switch to L for thedriver side or R for thepassenger side.
2. Use the control knob to movethe mirror in the desireddirection.

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pulsing sound when either rearwindow is down and the frontwindows are up. To reduce thesound, open either a front windowor the sunroof, if equipped.
Manual Windows
If equipped, use the window crankto open and close each window.
The rear windows do not open fully.
Power Windows
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the keys is dangerous for many
reasons. Children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function and they
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave keys in a
vehicle with children.
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When there are children in the
rear seat use the window lockout
button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.
If equipped, the windows work whenthe vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0187.
Press or pull the switch to open orclose the window.
The windows will be temporarilydisabled if the window switches areused repeatedly within a short time.
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear doorpassenger window switches fromworking.
Pressoto engage the rear window
lockout feature. The indicator light ison when engaged.
Pressoagain to disengage.

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Window Express Movement
Express-down allows the windowsto be opened without holding thewindow switch. Express-up,if equipped, allows the windows tobe closed without holding thewindow switch. Press the windowswitch fully down or pull it up, andquickly release it to engage. Brieflypress or pull the same switch tostop window movement.
Express Window Obstacle
Detection
The express-up feature will reversewindow movement if it comes incontact with an object. Extreme coldor ice could cause the window toauto-reverse. The window willoperate as normal after the object orcondition is removed.
Obstacle Detection Override
{Warning
If obstacle detection override is
activated, the window will not
reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before you use obstacle detection
override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear
of the window path.
The window can be closed byholding the window switch in the upposition if conditions prevent it fromexpress closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary ifthe vehicle's battery has beendisconnected or discharged. If thewindow is unable to express-up,program the window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
3. Partially open the window to beprogrammed, then close it andcontinue to pull the switchbriefly after the window hasfully closed.
4. Press the power window switchuntil the window is fully openand briefly hold.
Sun Visors
To b l o c k o u t g l a r e , s w i n g d o w n t h esun visors. You can also removethem from the center mount andswing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Va n i t y m i r r o r s a r e o n t h e b a c k o f t h esun visors. Swing down the sunvisor and open the cover.

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Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof onlyoperates when the ignition is on orRetained Accessory Power (RAP) isactive. SeeRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)0187.
Express-open :Press and releaseeto express-open the sunroof.Press again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) :
Press and holdeto open the
sunroof. Release the switch to stop
the movement. Press and holdg
to close the sunroof. Release theswitch to stop the movement.
Vent :Press and holdgto vent
the sunroof.
The sunshade opens automaticallywith the sunroof, but must be closedmanually.
The sunroof will not operate if thevehicle has an electrical failure.
Dirt and debris may collect on thesunroof seal or in the track. Thiscould cause an issue with sunroofoperation or noise. It could also plugthe water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof andremove any obstacles or loosedebris. Wipe the sunroof seal androof sealing area using a cleancloth, mild soap, and water. Do notremove grease from the sunroof.

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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 54Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 55Front Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Safety Belt Use DuringPregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 64Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 64Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Replacing Safety Belt SystemParts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 67When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68What Makes an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69How Does an AirbagRestrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70What Will You See after anAirbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Passenger Sensing System . . . 71Servicing the Airbag-EquippedVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 75Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 76Replacing Airbag System Partsafter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Infants and Young Children . . . . 79Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 81Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 83Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 84Replacing LATCH System PartsAfter a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Securing Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in theRear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Securing Child Restraints (Withthe Safety Belt in theFront Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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To a d j u s t a m a n u a l s e a t :
1. Pull up on the handle at thefront of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desiredposition and release thehandle.
3. Try to move the seat back andforth to be sure it is locked inplace.
Seat Height Adjuster
If available, move the lever up ordown to manually raise or lowerthe seat.
Power Seat Adjustment
To a d j u s t a p o w e r s e a t , i f e q u i p p e d :
.Move the seat forward orrearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward.
.Raise or lower the front part ofthe seat cushion by moving thefront of the control up or down.
.Raise or lower the entire seat bymoving the rear of the control upor down.
To a d j u s t t h e s e a t b a c k , s e eReclining Seatbacks055.
To a d j u s t t h e l u m b a r s u p p o r t , s e eLumbar Adjustment054.
Lumbar Adjustment
If equipped, press the front or rearof the switch to increase ordecrease lumbar support. Releasethe switch when the desired level ofsupport is reached.