Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Warning
Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means. You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always:
- . Use approved fuel containers.
- . Remove the container from the vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed before filling.
- . Place the container on the ground.
- . Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container before dispensing fuel, and keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete.
- . Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for expansion.
- . Do not smoke, light matches, or use lighters while pumping fuel.
- . Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices.
Filling the Tank
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death.
. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions
on the fuel pump island.
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Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
The vehicle is neither designed nor intended to tow a trailer. ...
Other materials:
Reclining Seatbacks
Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or
crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull
on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To recline a manual seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
If necessary, move the safety b ...
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 steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force.
Acceleration Skid — too muc ...
Cruise Control Description and Operation
Cruise control is a speed control system that maintains a desired vehicle speed
under normal driving conditions at speeds above 40 km/h (25 mph). Steep grades may
cause variations in the selected vehicle speeds.
The following are the main components of the Cruise Control System:
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