Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the rocking method. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control.
Warning
If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible and avoid going above 56 km/h (35 mph).
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless
there is help nearby. If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance
Program. To get help and keep every ...
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels.
Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low
forward gear, spinning the wheels ...
Other materials:
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip
Procedure
Open the front side door to the fully open position.
Remove the front side door check link bo ...
Outside Rearview Mirror Remote Control Switch Replacement
Outside Rearview Mirror Remote Control Switch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door widow switch bezel. Refer to Front Side Door
Window Switch Bezel Replacement.
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Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction
Note:
Brake rotor thickness variation MUST be checked BEFORE checking for
assembled lateral runout (LRO). Thickness variation exceeding the maximum
acceptable level can cause brake pulsation. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness
Variation Measurement.
Brake rotor assembled latera ...
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