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:
Hydraulic Brake Component Operation Visual Inspection
Disc Brake
With the tire and wheel assemblies removed and the brake rotors retained
by wheel lug nuts, visually inspect the brake caliper piston dust boot (2)
sealing area to ensure that there are no brake fluid leaks.
If any evidence of a brake fluid leak is p ...
Ball Joint Inspection
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution.
Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free.
Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom.
Move the top of the tire in an in-and-out motion.
Look for any horizontal movement of the knuckle relativ ...
Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the transmission control valve body cover.
Refer to Control Valve Body Cover Replacement.
Disconnect the output speed sensor electrical connector (2).
Disconnect the shift position switch electrical connector (3).
Disconn ...
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