Chevrolet Sonic 2016 User Manual
Getting to Know Your
2016 Sonic
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
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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
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CODE
Instrument
Panel Illumination
Control
Turn Signal Lever/
Driver Information
Center Controls
Trip
Odometer
Reset Stem*
Driver
Information
Center
Windshield
Wipers
Lever
Rear Wiper
F
Control
Exterior Lamp
Control
Hood
Release
Lever
Cruise ControlF/
Forward Collision
AlertF/Lane Departure
WarningF Buttons
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering
Wheel Lever
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls
Symbols
Low Fuel
Door Ajar
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
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Speed Sensitive Power
Steering
Low Tire Pressure
Reduced Engine Power
Code Set
Power Door
2
Locks Button
Forward Collision
AlertF/Lane
Departure Warning
Indicators
Infotainment
F
System
Hazard Warning
Flashers Button
Driver’s Heated
Seat Button
Passenger Safety
Belt Reminder
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
F
Optional equipment
Climate
F
Controls
Passenger’s
Heated Seat
F
Button
*To reset the trip odometer that
is currently displayed, press
and hold the reset stem on the
tachometer.
Charging System
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Refer to your Owner Manual
to learn about the information
being relayed by the lights,
gauges and indicators on the
instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
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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 when open
if the Unlocked Door
Anti Lock Out setting
is turned on.
Trunk
(Sedan model only)
Press and hold to unlock
the trunk.
Note: To change the remote lock and unlock
settings, go to the Lock and Unlock menus in the
Vehicle Settings.
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 for three seconds 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 Start
F
Press and release the Lock button and
then press and hold the button until
the turn signal lamps ash to start the
engine from outside the vehicle. After
entering the vehicle, turn the ignition to
the On position before driving.
• During a remote start, the engine will
run for 10 minutes.
• Press and hold the button until
the parking lamps turn off 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 or the driver’s door to lock or unlock all doors and liftgate (if
equipped). To unlock the doors and liftgate (if equipped) with the engine running,
rst place the shift lever in Park (automatic transmission) or apply the parking brake
and shift into Neutral (manual transmission).
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, use the key to turn the safety
lock, located on the inside edge of the rear doors, to the horizontal position.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
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F
Optional equipment
Seats
Manual Driver’s Seat
A
Folding Rear Seats
C
B
D
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.
1. Make sure the safety belt is in the
retainer hook.
2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback
(D). When the red marking is visible,
the seatback is unlatched.
3. Fold down the seatback.
See Seats and Restraints 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.
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