Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet.
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 ...
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, other wet weather driving tips include:
Allow extra following distance.
Pass with caution.
Keep windshield wiping equipment in good shape.
Keep the windshield washer fl ...
Other materials:
Front Bumper Upper Impact Bar Replacement
Front Bumper Upper Impact Bar Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
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Front Bumper Impact Bar Bolt (Qt ...
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: This inspection procedure does not supersede local government
required inspections that have more stringent requirements.
Inspect the outer tie rod seal. If the outer tie rod ...
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Removal
Special Tools
EN-652 Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the EN-652 holder (1) to hold the automatic
transmission flex plate (2).
Loosen the 6 automatic transmission flex plate bolts.
Re ...
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