Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
- Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
- Avoid needless heavy braking.
- Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving. ...
Steering
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Other materials:
Horn Replacement
Horn Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner front. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
1
Horn Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener ...
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Extension Replacement
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Extension Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
1
Rear Wheelh ...
Manual Shift Shaft Seal Removal
Manual Shift Shaft Seal Removal
Callout
Component Name
1
Manual Shift Shaft Seal
Note: Use the DT-45201 seal remover to remove the seal
to prevent damage to the case surface.
Special Tools
DT-452 ...
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