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:
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin
and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly
dispose of clothing or rags containing used en ...
Center Pillar Reinforcement Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Note: The center pillar upper stiffener is made of Dual Phase
Steel and should be replaced only at ...
Power Steering Pump Belt Removal
Caution: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing
causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failure to follow
this recommendation will damage the drive belt.
Cut the power steering pump belt (2) with a appropriate cutting tool at
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