Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
- Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
- Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
- Shift to a lower gear when going down steep or long hills.
Warning
Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope can cause brake overheating, can reduce brake performance, and could result in a loss of braking. Shift the transmission to a lower gear to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope.
Warning
Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. This can cause overheating of the brakes and loss of steering. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear.
- Stay in your own lane. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
- Be alert on top of hills; something could be in your lane (stalled car, accident).
- Pay attention to special road signs (falling rocks area, winding roads, long grades, passing or no-passing zones) and take appropriate action.
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you
become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle ...
Winter Driving
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Other materials:
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle
systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item displayed.
2. : Turn the band to scroll through
the menu items.
3. MENU: Press to display the DI ...
Generator Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
Remove the drive bel ...
Drive Range, Fifth Gear Default (Gen 1)
If the transmission encounters an electrical component malfunction, the transmission
will default to Fifth gear. All solenoids will default to their normal state. If
the torque converter clutch is applied, it will release. The transmission will remain
in Drive Range?Fifth Gear Default until th ...
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