Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle.
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 an ...
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight
is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory-installed ...
Other materials:
Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback)
Body Lock Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
1
Inflatable Restraint Airbag Cover
...
Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Note:
DO NOT use any ai ...
Low and Reverse Clutch Assembly and Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Installation
Low and Reverse Clutch Assembly and Low and Reverse Clutch Plate Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Low and Reverse Clutch Assembly (OWC)
Note:
The Low and Reverse Clutch Assembly should rotat ...
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