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In Brief ........................ 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Keys, Doors, and

Windows .................... 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors..........................2-8

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Roof..........................2-17

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Luggage/Load Locations . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-27

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Phone........................7-19

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

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Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-23

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-26

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-29

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-39

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-39

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-77

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-80

Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-3

Special Application

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Additional Maintenance

and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . 11-13

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-16

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

OnStar Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2

OnStar Additional

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5

Index ..................... i-1

Introduction iii

The names, logos, emblems,

slogans, vehicle model names, and

vehicle body designs appearing in

this manual including, but not limited

to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,

the CHEVROLET Emblem, and

SONIC are trademarks and/or

service marks of General Motors

LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,

or licensors.

This manual describes features that

may or may not be on your specific

vehicle either because they are

options that you did not purchase or

due to changes subsequent to the

printing of this owner manual.

Please refer to the purchase

documentation relating to your

specific vehicle to confirm each of

the features found on your vehicle.

For vehicles first sold in Canada,

substitute the name “General

Motors of Canada Limited”for

Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it

appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for

quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this

manual can be obtained from your

dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de

ce guide en français auprès du

concessionnaire ou à l'adresse

Helm, Incorporated

P.O. Box 07130

Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123

Numéro de poste 6438 de langue

française

www.helminc.com

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about

the vehicle, use the Index in the

back of the manual. It is an

alphabetical list of what is in the

manual and the page number where

it can be found.

Danger, Warnings, and

Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle

labels and in this manual describe

hazards and what to do to avoid or

reduce them.

Danger indicates a hazard with a

high level of risk which will result in

serious injury or death.

Litho in U.S.A.

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Warning or Caution indicates a

hazard that could result in injury or

death.

{WARNING

These mean there is something

that could hurt you or other

people.

Notice: This means there is

something that could result in

property or vehicle damage. This

would not be covered by the

vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a

safety symbol which means “Do

Not,” “Do not do this,”or “Do not let

this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and

labels that use symbols instead of

text. Symbols are shown along with

the text describing the operation or

information relating to a specific

component, control, message,

gauge, or indicator.

M:This symbol is shown when

you need to see your owner manual

for additional instructions or

information.

*:This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual

for additional instructions or

information.

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols

that may be found on the vehicle

and what they mean. For more

information on the symbol, refer to

the Index.

9:Airbag Readiness Light

!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)

%:Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

$:Brake System Warning Light

":Charging System

I:Cruise Control

B:Engine Coolant Temperature

O:Exterior Lamps

#:Fog Lamps

.:Fuel Gauge

+:Fuses

3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j:LATCH System Child

Restraints

*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp

::Oil Pressure

}:Power

>:Safety Belt Reminders

7:Tire Pressure Monitor

d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak

M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-15

Bluetooth

................... 1-15

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-16

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

StabiliTrak

System . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-19

Tire Sealant and

Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-19

Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Roadside Assistance

Program .................... 1-20

OnStar

..................... 1-21

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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

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cranking can be stopped by turning

the ignition key to ACC/

ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. See

Starting the Engine on page 9‑17.

Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System

The RKE transmitter will work up to

20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle.

Press the key release button to

extend the key blade. The key can

be used for the ignition and all

locks.

Press Kto unlock the driver door or

all doors.

Press Qto lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be

personalized. See Vehicle

Personalization on page 5‑27.

Press Vto open the trunk.

Press and release 7to locate the

vehicle.

Press and hold 7for at least

two seconds to sound the panic

alarm.

Press 7again to cancel the panic

alarm.

See Keys on page 2‑2and Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Operation on page 2‑3.

Remote Vehicle Start

For vehicles with this feature, the

engine can be started from outside

the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle.

2. Press and release Q.

3. Immediately after completing

Step 2, press and hold /until

the turn signal lamps flash, or for

about two seconds if the vehicle

is not in view.

When the engine starts, the parking

lamps will turn on and remain on as

long as the engine is running. The

doors will be locked and the climate

control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for

10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a

10-minute time extension. Remote

start can be extended only once.

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Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of

the following:

.Aim the RKE transmitter at the

vehicle and press and hold /

until the parking lamps turn off.

.Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.

.Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start on

page 2‑4.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the doors from

outside the vehicle:

.Use the key in the driver door to

lock all doors or unlock the

driver door only.

.Press Qor Kon the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

See Remote Keyless Entry

(RKE) System Operation on

page 2‑3.

To lock or unlock the doors from

inside the vehicle:

.Press Qor Kon the central

locking switch.

.Pull the door handle. Pulling the

door handle again unlatches

the door.

.Use the lock knob on the top of

the door panel.

For more information see:

.Door Locks on page 2‑6.

.Central Locking System on

page 2‑7.

Liftgate

To lock or unlock the liftgate from

the outside, press Qor Kon the

RKE transmitter. See Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Operation on page 2‑3.

To lock or unlock the liftgate from

the inside, press Qor Kon the

central locking switch located on the

center stack.

To open the liftgate, press the touch

pad under the liftgate handle and

lift up.

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See Liftgate (Hatchback) on

page 2‑10.

Trunk Release

To lock or unlock the trunk from the

outside, press Qor Kon the RKE

transmitter. See Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation on

page 2‑3.

To lock or unlock the trunk from the

inside, press Qor Kon the central

locking switch located on the center

stack.

To open the trunk, press the touch

pad under the trunk handle and lift

up. See Trunk (Sedan) on page 2‑8.

Press Von the RKE transmitter.

See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation on page 2‑3.

Windows

Manual Windows

Use the window crank to open and

close each window.

See Manual Windows on page 2‑15.

Power Windows

Push the switch down to open the

window. Pull the front of the switch

up to close it.

The switches work when the vehicle

is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,

or when Retained Accessory

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