Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency.
Helpful braking tips to keep in mind include:
- Keep enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
- Avoid needless heavy braking.
- Keep pace with traffic.
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but do not pump the brakes. Doing so could make the pedal harder to push down. If the engine stops, there will be some power brake assist but it will be used when the brake is applied. Once the power assist is used up, it can take longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push.
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control
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Steering
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Other materials:
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Remove the instrument panel center molding. Refer to Inst ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the left wheel drive shaft. Refer to
Fr ...
Input Shaft Support Replacement (Gen 2)
Input Shaft Support Replacement
Callout
Component Name
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3-5 Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Fluid Seals (Qty: 3)
Note:
Discard the fluid seals. They are not reusable.
Refer to 3-5-Reverse an ...
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