
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
● Shift to P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting


Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifter, D-paddle shift mode can be used.
Models with paddle shifter
S Position
Sequential shift mode can be used.


Models without paddle shifter
Drive (D3)
Used when:
•Going up or down hills
Second
Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
VSA® OFF Button
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.
● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine.
● To turn VSA® on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control*
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press DECEL/SET once you have achieved the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
U.S. models only
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
Refueling
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 10.6 US gal (40 L)
1 Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to make it pop up slightly.
2 Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to remove the cap.
3 Place the cap in the holder on the fuel fill door.
4 After refueling, screw the cap back on until it clicks at least once.

Chevrolet Sonic. Disarming the System
To disarm the system, either unlock the doors using the RKE transmitter, or start
the vehicle with a recognized transmitter in the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
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Skoda Fabia. Brake assist systems
WARNING
A lack of fuel can cause irregular engine running or cause the
engine to
shut down. The brake assist systems would then be without function –
there is the risk of an accident.
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Chevrolet Sonic. Tire Chains
Warning
Do not use tire chains. There is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on
a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle pa ...