Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts.
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
- Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
- Focus on the task of driving.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local govern ...
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
Warning
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness,
and judgment can be affec ...
Other materials:
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is on the instrument panel to the outboard side of
the steering column.
O : Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or
on again.
AUTO: Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with
the following:
Parking ...
If No Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard,
the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot
when the vehicle:
Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
Stops after high-speed driving.
Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the ...
Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Pipe Joint Compound
Note: Three types of sealer are commonly used in engines. These
are RTV sealer, anaerobic gasket eliminator sealer, and pipe joint compound.
The correct sealer and amount must be used in the proper location to prevent
oil leaks. DO NOT interchange the 3&# ...
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