Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction
system off an ...
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight
is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo, and all nonfactory-installed ...
Other materials:
Battery Positive Cable Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove the underhood fuse block cover.
Remove the battery positive nut (1) and the battery positive cable (2),
from the underhood fus ...
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect mass air flow sensor wiring harness plug (2) from mass air
flow sensor (3).
Unclip mass air flow sensor wiring harness retainer clip from air cleaner
housing (1).
Remove the air cleaner outlet duct clamp̴ ...
Transmission Fluid Pump, Front Differential Carrier Baffle, and Front Differential
Ring Gear Removal (6T30)
Transmission Fluid Pump, Front Differential Carrier Baffle, and Front
Differential Ring Gear Removal
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Differential Carrier Baffle Bolts M6 x 25 (Qty: 2)
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