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:
Radio
Radio Controls without Touchscreen
: Press to turn the system on or
off.
Turn to increase or decrease the volume.
When the system is on, press and release to mute the system. Press and release
again to turn the sound back on.
RADIO/BAND: Press to choose FM, AM, or SiriusXM® (if equipped).
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Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
CH-41013
J 41013
Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH-42450-A
J 42450-A
Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
CH-45101
J ...
Fuel System Cleaning
Note: If the fuel filter is plugged, the fuel tank should be inspected
internally and cleaned if necessary.
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining.
Remove the fuel pump module assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module
Replacement.
Inspect the fue ...
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