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:
Special Tools (MIT Tool Instructions)
Bluetooth Pairing for Vehicles with
Radio RPO: UF7
Either reset the pin code on the radio to 0000, or go under Device Info on
the radio and see what the pin code is (to enter it later on the MIT).
Turn the BT discoverable ON in the radio Bluetooth
settings.
Press Pair De ...
Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement
Front Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Driver or Passenger Seat Inner Recliner Finish Cover Cap
Procedure
Use a flat-bladed tool to release the cap from the recliner cover.
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Water Pump Replacement (LUV)
Water Pump Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the water inlet. Refer to Water Inlet Replacement.
Remove the water pu ...
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