Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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.
- The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows steering while braking.
Curve Tips
Take curves at a reasonable speed.
Reduce speed before entering a curve.
Maintain a reasonable steady speed through the curve.
Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating g ...
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 ...
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Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system can play music or movies by connecting an auxiliary device
to the USB port, if equipped.
USB Support
USB Supported Devices
USB Flash Drives
Portable USB Hard Drives
2G-5G iPod nano®
1G-3G iPod touch®
120GB/160GB iPod classic®
3G/3GS/4/4S iPhone®
Not a ...
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. See Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. I ...
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is ...
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