Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
- Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
- Avoid needless heavy braking.
- Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control
a vehicle while driving. ...
Steering
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Other materials:
Overview (AM-FM Radio)
1. FAV (Favorites)
Radio: Opens the favorites list.
2. /VOL (Power/Volume)
Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume.
3. Buttons 1−6
Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations.
4. SEEK
Radio: Seeks the next station.
CD: Selects the next track or fast forw ...
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
Warning: A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious
injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working
properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system ...
Tire Rotation
In order to equalize wear, rotate the tires at the specified intervals. Also,
rotate the tire and wheel assembly whenever you notice uneven tire wear.
Radial tires tend to wear faster in the shoulder area, particularly in front
positions, due to design. Radial tires in non-drive locations may ...
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