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 ...
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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
For vehicles with this feature, read the following section before using it.
The Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system may help to avoid or reduce the harm
caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing red visual alert and beeps
when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA al ...
Plastic Identification and Refinishing Systems
Plastic Identification and Refinishing Systems
Identifying Symbol?€“ Old Symbol in ( )s
Chemical Composition or Plastic Family Name
Typical Area(s) Where Part is Used
Examples of Common / Trade Names
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Main Shaft Assemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools
3-0207944 Main Shaft Tapered Bearing Insert Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the 4th gear bearing assembly (1).
Note: The 3rd gear blocking ring lugs must be aligned with the
3rd/4th gear synchronizer assembly groov ...
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