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:
Power Windows
Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons.
Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the
power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or k ...
Liftgate Adjustment
Liftgate Adjustment
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Loosen the 4 liftgate hinge bolts to adjust the liftgate.
Adjust the liftgate in order to obtai ...
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement.
Remove the steering column and wheel from the vehicle. Refer to Steering
Column Replacement.
Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacem ...
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