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.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Instrument Panel Illumination Control Turn Signal Lever/ Driver Information Center Controls✦ Exterior Lamp Control Trip Odometer Reset Stem Hood Release Lever Windshield Wipers Lever Driver Information Center Cruise Control Buttons Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever Rear Wiper Control✦ Audio Steering Wheel Controls✦ Symbols 2 Low Fuel Door Ajar Traction Control Off Engine Coolant Temperature Brake System Cruise Control Set ! StabiliTrak Active StabiliTrak Off Secur
Power Door Locks Button Audio System Driver’s Heated Seat Button✦ Climate Controls Card Holder Hazard Warning Flashers Button Passenger’s Heated Seat Button✦ Note: Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster, as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent damage to your vehicle. ✦ optional equipment See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER Unlock Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors. Lock Press to lock all doors. 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. Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm Press and release to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound.
SEATS Manual Driver’s Seat 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. A B C C. Seatback Recline Adjustment Lift the rear lever to recline or raise the seatback. Folding Rear Seats 1. Make sure the safety belt is in the retainer hook. 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback.
LIGHTING Automatic Headlamp System 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 Lamps✦ Press to turn the fog lamps and parking lamps on or off. Instrument Panel Lighting Instrument Panel Brightness Rotate and hold the switch to adjust the instrument panel lighting. See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
CLIMATE CONTROLS Temperature Control Driver’s Heated Seat Control Air Conditioning Mode✦ Fan Speed Control/Off Air delivery modes: Vent Mode Bi-level Mode Floor Mode Defog Mode Defrost Mode Recirculation Mode Rear Window/Outside Mirror Defogger Passenger’s Heated Seat Control Climate control system with heated seats shown Recirculation Mode The Recirculation Mode can help to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle.
AUDIO SYSTEM Power/ Volume FAV: Display pages of favorite radio stations Eject disc INFO: Display available song information 1–6: Favorite preset stations SEEK: Previous/ Next radio station or track CD/AUX: Play a CD or portable audio device TONE: Open the Open the Clock Tone menu menu RADIO BAND: AM, FM, XM✦ Auxiliary input jack MENU/TUNE: Open and select menus/ Tune radio stations BACK: CONFIG: Move back Open the Open the Phone one level in Configuration menu/Mute the the menus menu vehicle sp
AUDIO Audio SYSTEM System 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 the MENU knob to change the value; press the knob to confirm the set value. 4. Press the BACK button to exit each menu.
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS✦ 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. Volume Press + or – to adjust the volume. SRC Source Press to select an audio source. See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER✦ Audio System The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages. A. MENU Press to display the Trip/Fuel menu (may include trip odometer, 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 B A C.
CRUISE CONTROL✦ 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 transmission✦ may downshift to maintain the set speed when traveling down a steep grade.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION✦ Audio System 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 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.
STORAGE FEATURES (5-DOOR MODEL ONLY) Cargo Floor Storage Compartment Additional storage space is available under the rear cargo floor cover. 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. A Remove the Shade 1.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR Audio System The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates when a significant 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.
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.
