Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water.
Warning
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally.
Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing water could cause the vehicle to be carried away. If this happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not ignore police warnings and be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water.
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or s ...
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under the vehicle's tires so they
actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough. When the ve ...
Other materials:
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin
and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly
dispose of clothing or rags containing used en ...
Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Side Door Window Weatherstrip Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door window . Refer to Rear Side Door Window Replacement.
1
Rear Side Door Window ...
Input, Reaction, and Output Carrier Assemble (Gen 1)
Input, Reaction, and Output Carrier Assemble
Callout
Component Name
1
3? Reverse and 4?? Clutch Housing Assembly
2
Reaction Carrier Sun Gear Thrust Bearing
3
Reacti ...
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