Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows you to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let ABS work.
You might hear the ABS pump or motor operating and feel the brake pedal pulsate,
but this is normal. ...
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking
brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.
See Brake System Warning Light.
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Manual Mode
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M(Manual Mode).
While driving in manual mode, the transmission will remain in the driver selected
gear. When coming to a stop in the manual position, the vehicle will automatically
shift into 1 (First) gear.
2. Press th ...
Throttle/Idle Learn
Description
The engine control module (ECM) learns the airflow through the throttle body
to ensure the correct idle. The learned airflow values are stored within the
ECM. These values are learned to adjust for production variation and will continuously
learn during the life of the ...
Hill descent control switch
WARNING
In the Nissan Armada, never rely exclusively on the hill descent control
system to regulate vehicle speed on steep downhill slopes. Always maintain full
control of the vehicle and be prepared to apply the brake pedal when necessary.
Extra caution is required when driving on ...
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