Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt. See Safety Belts.
- Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
- Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
- Focus on the task of driving.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local govern ...
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 ...
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Thrust Washer and Bearing Cleaning and Inspection
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed
air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled
or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
Caution: Do not allow the bearings to spin. Turn them slowly by
hand. Spinning the beari ...
Hydraulic Brake Component Operation Visual Inspection
Disc Brake
With the tire and wheel assemblies removed and the brake rotors retained
by wheel lug nuts, visually inspect the brake caliper piston dust boot (2)
sealing area to ensure that there are no brake fluid leaks.
If any evidence of a brake fluid leak is p ...
Neutral - Engine Running (Gen 1)
When the gear selector is moved to the Neutral (N) position, the hydraulic and
electrical system operation is identical to Park (P) range. However, if Neutral
is selected after the vehicle was operating in Reverse (R), the normally-high 35R
pressure control solenoid 2 is commanded OFF and the ...
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