Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving.
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
Warning
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness,
and judgment can be affec ...
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-quart ...
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Turning the Systems Off and On
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console.
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle
driveline could be damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and release the
button. The traction off light
displays in the instrument cluster.
To tu ...
Brake Caliper Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Inspect the brake caliper housing (1) for cracks, excess wear, and/or damage.
If any of these conditions are present, the brake caliper requires replacement.
Inspect the caliper piston dust boot seal (2) for cracks, tears, ...
Engine Front Cover and Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Engine Front Cover Cleaning Procedure
Clean the engine front cover sealing surface.
Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in
order to prevent eye injury.
Caution: To ensure proper engine lubrication, clean clogged
or contaminated oil g ...
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