Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Dolly Towing from the Front
The vehicle can be towed from the front using a dolly. To tow the vehicle using a dolly, follow these steps:
1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly.
3. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First) gear.
4. Set the parking brake and remove the key.
5. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
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 ...
Dolly Towing from the Rear
Caution
Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. ...
Other materials:
Tire and Loading Information Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number
of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in
kilograms and pounds.
The Tire and Loadi ...
Torque Steer Description
A vehicle pulls or leads in one direction during hard acceleration. A vehicle
pulls or leads in the other direction during deceleration.
The following factors may cause torque steer to be more apparent on a particular
vehicle:
A slightly smaller diameter tire on the right front increa ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Case Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Case Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal
Special Tools
DT-23129 Universal Seal Remover
DT-47790 Seal Installer
GE-6125-1B Slide Hamme ...
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