Chevrolet Sonic 2013 Get To Know Manual
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.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS
Instrument
Panel Illumination
Control
Turn Signal Lever/
Driver Information
Center ControlsF
Trip
Odometer
Reset Stem*
Driver
Information
Center
Windshield
Wipers
Lever
Rear Wiper
ControlF
Exterior Lamp
Control
Hood
Release Lever
Cruise
Control
Buttons
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering
Wheel Lever
Audio Steering
Wheel ControlsF
Symbols
Low Fuel
Door Ajar
Traction
Control Off
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Brake System
2
Cruise Control Set
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Speed Sensitive
Power Steering
Reduced Engine
Power
CODE
Code Set
Passenger Safety
2
Belt Reminder
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Power Door
Locks Button
Audio System
Card
Holder
Hazard Warning
Flashers Button
Driver’s Heated
Seat ButtonF
Climate
Controls
Passenger’s
Heated Seat
ButtonF
*To reset the trip odometer that is currently displayed, press and hold the reset stem
on the tachometer.
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.
F Optional equipment
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
Unlock
Press to unlock
the driver’s door.
Press again to
unlock all doors
and liftgate
(if equipped).
Lock
Press to lock all
doors and liftgate
(if equipped).
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 ash and the
horn will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. The
turn signal lamps will ash and the horn will
sound until the button is pressed again or
the ignition is turned on.
Remote Vehicle StartF
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.
– 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.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
DOOR LOCKS AND REAR DOOR CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
Press the power door Unlock/ Lock buttons located on the center of the
instrument panel to lock or unlock all doors and liftgate (if equipped).
Press the driver’s door lock knob to lock all doors and liftgate (if equipped).
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.
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.
F Optional equipment
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SEATS
Manual Driver’s Seat
A
Folding Rear 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
B
C
the seatback.
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.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
CARD HOLDER
A convenient card holder is located in the
center of the instrument panel and on each
sun visor.
See Storage in your Owner Manual.
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