lane assist CHEVROLET SONIC 2012 2.G Owners Manual

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012
In Brief 1-3
A.Air Vents on page 8‑3.
B. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
C. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑5.
D. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑4.
E. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8.
F. Horn on page 5‑2.
G. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑3.
H. Display Screen.
I. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
J. Storage.
K. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑4.
L. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. M.
Cruise Control on page 9‑32.
N. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2.
O. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2.
P. Ignition Switch. See Ignition
Positions on page 9‑15.
Q. Central Locking System on
page 2‑7.
R. Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1.
S. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9‑23
(If Equipped) or Manual
Transmission on page 9‑26
(If Equipped).
T. Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑3.
U. Passenger Sensing System on
page 3‑26.Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Starting the Engine
The vehicle has a
Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. It assists in starting the
engine and protects components.
If the ignition key is turned to
START and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the engine
will continue cranking for a few
seconds or until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start and the
key is held in START, cranking will
be stopped after 15 seconds to
prevent damage. To prevent gear
damage, cranking is not allowed if
the engine is running. Engine

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2012
9-8 Driving and Operating
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to
your surroundings while driving.
If you become tired or sleepy, find a
safe place to park the vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
.Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
.Keep the interior
temperature cool.
.Keep your eyes moving—scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
.Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
.Keep the vehicle serviced and in
good shape.
.Check all fluid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
.Shift to a lower gear when going
down steep or long hills.
{WARNING
If you do not shift down, the
brakes could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
{WARNING
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral)
or with the ignition off is
dangerous. The brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down
and they could get so hot that
they would not work well. You
would then have poor braking or
even none going down a hill. You
could crash. Always have the
engine running and the vehicle in
gear when going downhill.
.Stay in your own lane. Do not
swing wide or cut across the
center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in your
own lane.
.Be alert on top of hills.
Something could be in your lane
(stalled car, accident).