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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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat.
2. Remove the wheel cover, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts.
3. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them. Do not remove them yet.
4. Place the jack at the position marked with a half circle.
5. In ...
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 ...
Definitions and Abbreviations
Throttle Positions
Engine Braking
A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually
downshifting during a zero throttle coastdown.
Full Throttle Downshift
A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a
downshift.
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