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 ...
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Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in
any other position. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Sh ...
Engine Control Module Description
The Engine Control Module (ECM) interacts with many emission related components
and systems, and monitors emission related components and systems for deterioration.
OBD II diagnostics monitor the system performance and a diagnostic trouble code
(DTC) sets if the system performance degrades. Th ...
3-5-Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Housing, and Input, Reaction, and Output Carrier
Installation
3-5-Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Housing, and Input, Reaction, and Output
Carrier Installation
Callout
Component Name
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3? Reverse and 4?? Clutch Housing Thrust Bearing
2
2? Clutch Apply Plate ...
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