Automatic Transmission
DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Applies to: Automatic Transmission
Owner’s manual specs
2016 Chevrolet Sonic Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, copied from Chevrolet’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.
From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.
Engines in this manual: 1.4L L4, 1.8L L4. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.
Fluids & capacities
All engines
Engine Coolant
50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant 0 234.
Applies to: Engine Coolant
Engine Oil
Engine oil meeting the dexos1™specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil 0 227.
Applies to: Engine Oil
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Applies to: Manual Transmission
1.4L L4
Cooling System
6.9 qt
6.5 L
Applies to: 1.4L L4
Engine Oil with Filter
4.2 qt
4 L
Applies to: 1.4L L4 · with filter
1.8L L4
Cooling System
6.3 qt
6 L
Applies to: 1.8L L4
Engine Oil with Filter
4.8 qt
4.5 L
Applies to: 1.8L L4 · with filter
Maintenance schedule
Normal service schedule
Use this for ordinary driving.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Severe service schedule
Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3) | Every 45,000 mi(72,000 km) |
| Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) | Every 22,500 mi(36,000 km) |
| Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. | Every 7,500 mi(12,000 km) |
Oil life & reset procedures
Engine oil life system reset
Before you start
- Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next engine oil change.
Steps
- Press the MENU button to show Remaining Oil Life on the display. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining
- To reset the engine oil life system, press the SET/CLR button while the oil life display is active. After a few seconds, there will be a single chime and the oil life will be reset to 100%.
Fuse box locations & fuse chart
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Where to find it
Engine Compartment Fuse Block LUV and LUW Engines The engine compartment fuse block is on the driver side of the vehicle, near the battery.
press the clips together, and lift the cover.
Diagrams in the manual
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | Blower | p.251 |
| 11 | — | Rear window defogger | p.252 |
| 12 | — | Heated rearview mirror | p.250 |
| 15 | — | Front heated seats | p.252 |
| 16 | — | Fuel system control module 1 | p.252 |
| 19 | — | Fuel system control module 2/Active headlamp leveling | p.251 |
| 20 | — | Transmission control module 1 | p.251 |
| 23 | — | Engine control module 4 | p.251 |
| 29 | — | Injector/Ignition coil | p.252 |
| 33 | — | Right high-beam headlamp | p.251 |
| 35 | — | Left high-beam headlamp | p.253 |
| 36 | — | Right high-beam headlamp | p.253 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Where to find it
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the underside of the driver side instrument panel.
Diagrams in the manual
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | DLIS | p.254 |
| 2 | — | Data link connector | p.254 |
| 3 | — | Airbag | p.254 |
| 4 | — | Liftgate | p.254 |
| 6 | — | Body control module 8 | p.254 |
| 7 | — | Body control module 7 | p.254 |
| 8 | — | Body control module 6 | p.254 |
| 9 | — | Body control module 5 | p.254 |
| 10 | — | Body control module 4 | p.254 |
| 11 | — | Body control module 3 | p.254 |
| 12 | — | Body control module 2 | p.254 |
| 13 | — | Body control module 1 | p.254 |
| 16 | — | Rear parking assist | p.254 |
| 17 | — | Rain sensing wiper | p.254 |
| 18 | — | Audio | p.254 |
| 19 | — | Trailer | p.254 |
| 20 | — | VLBS/FCA/LDW | p.254 |
| 21 | — | CHEVYSTAR | p.254 |
| 22 | — | HVAC | p.254 |
| 23 | — | HDLP ALC | p.254 |
| 24 | — | Clutch | p.254 |
| 25 | — | Instrument cluster/ Automatic occupant sensing | p.254 |
| 26 | — | Airbag/Run/Crank | p.254 |
| 27 | — | Run relay | p.254 |
| 28 | — | Liftgate release | p.254 |
| 29 | — | Trailer/Run/Crank | p.254 |
| 30 | — | Clock spring | p.254 |
| 31 | — | HVAC | p.254 |
More fuse pages in the manual
Diagrams and printed legends we can’t host. Check the box name printed on a diagram before counting positions.