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:
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 steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid — too muc ...
Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Note: Before performing the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Automated
Bleed Procedure, first perform a pressure bleed of the base brake system. Refer
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Maximum load limits
Maximum trailer loads
Never exceed the maximum allowable trailer load specified in the "Towing load/specification"
section. The total trailer load includes both the trailer itself and any cargo it
carries.
When towing loads of 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg) or more with your Nissan
Armad ...
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