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:

Front Bumper Fascia Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Bracket Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Remove the front bumper fascia center support bracket. Refer to ...

Instrument Panel Lower Intermediate Reinforcement Replacement
Instrument Panel Lower Intermediate Reinforcement Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Remove the passenger inflatable restraint instrument ...

Lead/Pull Description
At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path. Important: Vehicles will tend to lead/pull in the direction of the road slope as part of normal operation. Lead/pull is ...

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