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.com
2
Turn Signal Lever/
Driver Information
Center Controls✦
Windshield
Wipers
Lever
Rear Wiper
Control✦
Exterior Lamp
Control
Low Fuel
Door Ajar
Traction
Control Off
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Speed Sensitive
Power Steering
Reduced Engine
Power
!
Passenger Safety
Belt Reminder
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
2
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering
Wheel Lever
Symbols
Instrument
Panel Illumination
Control
Trip
Odometer
Reset Stem
Cruise
Control
Buttons
Hood
Release Lever
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls✦
Driver
Information
Center
INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS
3
Power Door
Locks Button
Audio System
Hazard Warning
Flashers Button
Card
Holder
Climate
Controls
Driver’s Heated
Seat Button✦
✦ optional equipment
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.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Passenger’s
Heated Seat
Button✦
4
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.
• Press the power door Unlock/ Lock buttons located on the center of the
instrument panel to lock or unlock all doors.
• Press the driver’s door lock knob to lock all doors.
• To prevent a rear door from opening from the inside, press the Rear Door Safety
Lock button located on the center console in front of the cupholders. The button
indicator will illuminate when activated.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps will flash and the
horn will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. The
turn signal lamps will flash and the horn
will sound until the button is pressed again
or the ignition is turned on.
Remote Vehicle Start✦
Press and release the Lock button and
then press and hold the button to start
the engine from outside the vehicle. After
entering the vehicle, turn the ignition to the
On position before driving.
Note:
– The engine will run for 10 minutes.
Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension.
– Only two remote starts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
– Press and hold the button to cancel
a remote start.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
DOOR LOCKS AND REAR DOOR CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
✦ optional equipment
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
5
TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL
• With the vehicle parked, push down the lever on the left side of the steering column to
adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or down and in or
out. Pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
SEATS
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.
C. Seatback Recline Adjustment
Lift the rear lever to recline or raise
the seatback.
Manual Driver’s Seat
1. Make sure the safety belt is in the
retainer hook.
2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback.
When the red marking is visible, the
seatback is unlatched.
3. Fold down the seatback.
Folding Rear Seats
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
B CA