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 Brake Shield Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to ...
Steering Column in Lock Position Caution
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure
the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column
lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent
damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The ste ...
Selector and Shift Lever Cable Bracket Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable
end (1) from the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
Pull the cable retainers (2) to release the shift
le ...
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