Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
- Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
- Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
- Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills.
Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating, can reduce brake performance, and could result in a loss of braking. Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.
Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear.
- Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
- Be alert on top of hills; something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident).
- Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you
become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
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Winter Driving
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Other materials:
Top Tether Anchor
A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A
top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the
child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce
the forward movement and rotation of the child re ...
Secondary Air Injection Pump Removal
Disconnect the secondary air injection pump pipe (3). Refer to Plastic Collar
Quick Connect Fitting Service.
Remove the secondary air injection pump nut (2) and the 2 secondary air
injection pump bolts (4).
Remove the secondary air injection pump (1 ...
Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
Removal Procedure
Note: If the engine oil level is at maximum, some oil may
emerge when drawing out the oil dipstick guide tube.
Place collecting basin underneath.
Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (1).
Remove the oil level indicator tubeR ...
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