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:
Radiator Grille Opening Cover Replacement (Upper Grille Cover)
Radiator Grille Opening Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the radiator upper grille. Refer to Front Upper Grille Replacement.
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Radiator Grille Opening Cover ( ...
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Service Up and hold the wiper arm off the windshield when performing
the wiper blade replacement.
Pinch the two tabs on top of the wiper blad ...
Transmission Replacement (With 1.2L or 1.4L Engine)
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses,
remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to
Radiator Surge Tank Replacement.
Remove the transmission range selector lever c ...
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