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 Bumper Fascia Center Support Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
1
Front Bumper Fascia ...
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement (4 Way)
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Cover
Procedure
Remove the tensioner cover by pushing downward on the rear and center
o ...
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement (LUW)
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaus ...
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