Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 everyone in the vehicle safe:
- Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
- Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
- . Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
- . Check again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there.
- . Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air.
- . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel.
- . Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside the vehicle and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See “Climate Control Systems”.
For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust.
To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps.
If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating
less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting
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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
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Fog Lamp Aiming
Preparation Procedure
Note: Horizontal aim is not adjustable on this vehicle. Vertical
aim is done by an adjusting nut located on the rear of the fog lamp. Prior
to aiming the fog lamps, perform the following steps:
Completely assemble all of the components on the vehi ...
General Description
The factory installed tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads
up to and including the full rated load capacity when these tires are inflated to
the recommended pressures.
The following factors have an important influence on tire life:
Correct tire pressures
Correct wheel ...
Front Compartment Fuse Block Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the junction block cover (1).
Remove the positive battery cable nut (1) from the junction block.
Remove the pos ...
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