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
a vehicle while driving. ...
Steering
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Other materials:
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags except where noted below:
A frontal airbag for the driver.
A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger.
A knee airbag for the driver.
A knee airbag for the front outboard passenger.
A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver.
A seat-mou ...
OnStar Description and Operation
This OnStar® system consists of the following components:
Telematics communication interface control module
OnStar® three button assembly
Microphone
Cellular antenna
Navigation antenna
Bluetooth® antenna (If equipped)
Back up battery (If equipped)
This system also interfaces wi ...
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the EVAP canister cover fasteners (1) and cover (2).
Warning: Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component
tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside t ...
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