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 ...

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Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
For vehicles with FCA, this system is intended to help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a flashing visual alert and beeps when approaching a vehicle directly ahead too quickly. FCA also provides a visual alert if following another vehicle much too closely. The ...

Battery Positive Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the underhood fuse block cover. Remove the battery positive nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2), from the underhood fus ...

Camshaft Timing Chain Replacement
Special Tools EN-955 Locking Pin For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover with Oil Pump Replacement. Note: If EN-955 fixing pin can not be inserted, compress the ti ...

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