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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DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons
on the turn signal lever on the left side of the steering wheel. The DIC displays
trip, fuel, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. See Trip Computer and Vehicle Messages.
DIC Buttons
1. SET/C ...
Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing, and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Plate Installation
(6T30)
Low and Reverse and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Housing, and 1-2-3-4 Clutch Plate
Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Low and Reverse and 1??? Clutch Housing
Note: The longer legs face the bottom of the case and the
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Electronic Park Lock Description and Operation
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission and a floor mounted console
gear shift, it has an electronic park lock system (EPL). The EPL system purpose
is to prevent the ignition key from being turned to the OFF position when the transmission
is in any position other than PARK and t ...
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