Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Towing the Vehicle
Notice:
Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle may cause damage. The damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not lash or hook to the chassis components including the front and rear subframes, suspension control arms and links during towing and recovery of a disabled vehicle or to secure the vehicle to a flatbed car carrier. Use the proper nylon strap harnesses around the tires to secure the flatbed car carrier.
Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck could damage the vehicle.
Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed.
To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motor home, see “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in this section.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle,
such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly tow ...
Body
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Other materials:
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note: There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative
emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
Bartholomew (1)
Q Release (2)
Squeeze to Rele ...
Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement
Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Fastener (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Fold the assist handle downward ...
Brake Pedal Travel Measurement and Inspection
Special Tools
CH-28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
With the ignition OFF and the brakes cool, apply the brakes 3–5 times, or
until the brake pedal becomes firm, in order to deplete the brake booster power
reserve.
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