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:
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Door Latch Replacement
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Door Latch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Door Latch
Procedures
Open the instrument panel compartment door.
Unsnap the instrument com ...
Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
The steering wheel and column have the following 4 primary functions:
Vehicle steering
Vehicle security
Driver convenience
Driver safety
Vehicle Steering
The steering wheel is the first link between the driver and the vehicle.
The steering wheel is fastened to a steer ...
Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)
Special Tools
EL-43244 Relay Puller Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the electrical center cover.
Note:
Always note the orientation of the relay.
If equipped with a notch style relay; observe the location of
the notch on the old relay to verify the new r ...
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