Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts.
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
- Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
- Focus on the task of driving.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local govern ...
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
Warning
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness,
and judgment can be affec ...
Other materials:
Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although
the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.
They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to
severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash ...
Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Restraint System
Note: If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs
and Inspections Required After a Collision.
The vehicle has front and rear seat belts that are the primary means of occupant
restraint. Seat belts help to keep the occupants inside the passenger ...
Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Replacement
Special Tools
DT-41229 Manual Shaft Pin Installer
DT-48550 Detent Lever Pin Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable
terminal (1) from the transmission manual shi ...
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