Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Winter Driving

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. Che ...

Driving on Snow or Ice

Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in e ...

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Tire and Wheel Balancing (Wheel Pilot Bore Greasing)
Beginning with MY 2011 vehicle, pilot bore grease should be applied. To enable this, grease must be applied to the pilot bore to prevent the wheel from seizing onto the hub. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for pilot bore lubricant part number. Do not use any pene ...

Ignition and Start Switch Replacement
Ignition and Start Switch Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the ignition and start switch ...

Drive Range, Second Gear (Gen 1)
As vehicle speed increases and operating conditions become appropriate, the transmission control module (TCM) processes input signals from the automatic transmission input and output speed sensors, the throttle position sensor and other vehicle sensors to determine the precise moment to comman ...