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 ControlsF Exterior Lamp Control Trip Odometer Reset Stem* Hood Release Lever Symbols Low Fuel Door Ajar Traction Control Off Engine Coolant Temperature StabiliTrak Active StabiliTrak Off Cruise Control Set Windshield Wipers Lever Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever 2 ! CODE Code Set Audio Steering Wheel ControlsF Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Oil Pressure
Power Door Locks Button Infotainment System Card Holder Climate Controls Passenger’s Heated Seat ButtonF Driver’s Heated Seat ButtonF Hazard Warning Flashers Button *To reset the trip odometer that is currently displayed, press and hold the reset stem on the tachometer. 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.
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. Trunk (Sedan model only) Press and hold to unlock the trunk. Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to the Lock and Unlock menus in the Vehicle Settings. Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm Press and release to locate your vehicle.
SEATS Manual Driver’s Seat A C B 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. Folding Rear Seats D 1. Make sure the safety belt is in the retainer hook. 2. Pull the lever on top of the seatback (D).
LIGHTING Automatic Headlamp System Off/On AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Automatically activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) or the headlamps and other exterior lamps depending on outside light conditions. Parking Lamps Headlamps Fog LampsF Press to turn the fog lamps and parking lamps on or off. Instrument Panel Lighting Instrument Panel Brightness Rotate and hold the thumbwheel to adjust the instrument panel lighting. See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
CLIMATE CONTROLS Temperature Control Driver’s Heated Seat ControlF Air Conditioning ModeF 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 ControlF Climate control system with heated seatsF shown. Recirculation Mode The Recirculation Mode can help quickly cool the air inside the vehicle or prevent outside odors from entering the vehicle.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMF Refer to your Owner Manual for important safety information about using the infotainment system while driving. audio: AM, FM, XMF, iPod/ iPhone®, USB, Aux, Bluetooth audio settings: Open the Settings menu picture & movie: View a picture or play a video VOL: Volume telephone: Open the Phone menu Power smartphone link: Access smartphone apps Home page Touch screen infotainment systemF shown.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMF Portable Audio Devices Note: Some supported devices can be recharged when connected to the USB portF. An auxiliary input jackF and a USB portF are located in the instrument panel upper storage compartment. Route the device wires through the wire exit of the storage compartment door. • A portable audio device connected to the auxiliary input jack can be controlled only by using the portable device controls.
CHEVROLET MYLINKF MyLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link a compatible smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/iPod® to the touch screen infotainment display. It offers a variety of entertainment options and smartphone apps. For more information, including device compatibility, visit www.chevrolet.com/mylink or call 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767). Some of the currently available apps are described below.
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLSF Next/Previous Rotate the thumbwheel up or down to go to the next or previous favorite radio station, track or file. Push to Talk Press to answer an incoming call or interact with the audio, BluetoothF, or OnStar® system. Volume Press + or – to adjust the volume. SRC Source Press to select an audio source. End Call/Mute Press to end or reject a call. Press to mute the vehicle speakers. See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTERF The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages. DIC Controls A. MENU Press to display the Fuel menu (may include 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.
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATIONF Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio controls and menus. Vehicle Settings may include Climate & Air Quality; Comfort & Convenience; Collision/Detection; Lighting; Power Door Locks; Lock, Unlock Settings; Rear Camera Option; and Vehicle Factory Settings. 1. Press the Home button. 2. Touch settings. 3. Touch the desired screen menu to access the various menus and settings. 4. Touch the Back screen button in the upper-left corner to move back within a menu.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONF 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.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates and a message displays on the Driver Information Center when one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. The message shows the location of the low tire and the approximate pressure. Fill the tires to the proper tire pressures. The proper tire pressures for the vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label, located below the driver’s door latch.
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, whichever occurs first, 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.