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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Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
The vehicle has a number of computers that record information about the vehicle’s
performance and how it is driven. For example, the vehicle uses computer modules
to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions
for airbag deployment and deploy them in a ...
Ignition Coil Installation
Special Tools
EN-6009 Remover and Installer Ignition Module
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the ignition coil (1) and remove EN-6009 remover and installer
(2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 2 ...
Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (Steel Tank)
Removal Procedure
Remove the evaporative emission canister bracket fasteners (1).
Disconnect the purge solenoid valve electrical connector (1).
Disconnect the evaporative emission canister vent hose (2).
Disconnect the evaporative emission c ...
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