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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Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actual locking of the doors until five seconds after
all doors are closed. Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Unlocked Door
Anti Lockout feature has been turned off.
When is pressed on the driver or
passenger door power lock switch while the door is open, ...
System Settings
Auto Volume
This feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and
wind noise.
The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the feature can be turned
off.
1. Press .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Radio Settings.
4. Select the setting by pressing < or > ...
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park)
properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park).
This is called “torque lock.” To prevent t ...
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