Chevrolet Sonic manuals

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Loss of Control

Skidding

There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems:

Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible.

If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these suggestions:

Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid.

Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: 1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the ...

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 materials:

Blower Motor Replacement
Removal Procedure — Production Blower Motor Remove the passenger side instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement. Remove the passenger side inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replaceme ...

Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LUV)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement. 1 Turbocharger Fastener Caution: Refer t ...

Radiator Cleaning
Warning: NEVER spray water on a hot heat exchanger. The resulting steam could cause personal injury. Caution: The heat exchanger fins are necessary for good heat transfer. Do not brush the fins. This may cause damage to the fins, reducing heat transfer. Note: Blow compressed ...

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