Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Steering in Emergencies
There are some situations when steering around a problem may be more effective
than braking.
Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn 180 degrees
without removing a hand. ...
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 s ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Body Side
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Body Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the upper center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper
Trim Panel Replacement.
Remove the lower center pillar t ...
Heating and Air Conditioning System Description and Operation
Engine Coolant
Engine coolant is the key element of the heating system. The engine thermostat
controls the normal engine operating coolant temperature. Coolant pumped out
of the engine enters the heater core through the inlet heater hose. The air
flowing through the HVAC module abs ...
Transmission Fluid Pump, Front Differential Carrier Baffle, and Front Differential
Ring Gear Installation (6T40/45)
Transmission Fluid Pump, Front Differential Carrier Baffle, and Front
Differential Ring Gear Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Torque Converter and Differential Housing Seal
2
Fluid Pu ...
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