Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Dinghy Towing RS Model with Automatic Transmission
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
The vehicle was not designed to be towed with all four wheels on the ground. If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly should be used. See “Dolly Towing” that follows for more information.
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle,
such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly tow ...
Dinghy Towing All except RS Model with Automatic Transmission
When dinghy towing a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the vehicle should
be run at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes.
This will ensure proper lubrica ...
Other materials:
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an electronic
stability control system. These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver
in maintaining control, especially on slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinni ...
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning.
Note: There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative
emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
Bartholomew (1)
Q Release (2)
Squeeze to Rele ...
Knock Sensor System Description
Circuit/System Description
The knock sensor system enables the engine control module (ECM) to control
the ignition timing for the best possible performance while protecting the engine
from potentially damaging levels of detonation. The ECM uses the knock sensor
system to test for ...
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