Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control.
Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph).
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless
there is help nearby. If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance
Program. To get help and keep every ...
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels.
Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low
forward gear, spinning the wheels ...
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This section is only for people of adult size.
There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are
different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the
vehicle, see Older Children or Infants and Young Children.
Follow those rules ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Warning: Do not repair or replace the seat stitching or seams
in the seat back trim cover with an ...
Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Note: Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable while
the transmission and the gear selector are in the Park position only. Failure
to do so may cause mis-adjustment.
Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
Verify the transmission range select lever is in the par ...
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