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:
Headlamp Aiming
Visual Aiming Preparation Procedure
Note: Some state and local laws specify requirements for headlamp
aim. Comply with all of these laws when performing any headlamp aiming operations.
Headlamp aim should be checked:
When a new headlamp capsule is installed.
If ser ...
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel
Assembly Replacement.
Reposition any wiring or hoses to gain ...
Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Brake Warning Indicator
Brake Warning Block Diagram
B80Park
Brake
SwitchB20Brake
Fluid Level
SwitchK9Body
Control
ModuleP16Instrument
Cluster
Hard-Wired
Serial D ...
0.0055