traction control CHEVROLET SONIC 2018 Get To Know Guide

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Turn Signal Lever/ Driver Information Center Controls
Windshield Wipers Lever/Rear Wiper ControlFCard Holder
Exterior Lamp Control/Instrument Panel Illumination Control
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel Lever
Power Door Locks Button
Cruise ControlF/Forward Collision AlertF/Heated Steering WheelF Buttons
Hood Release Lever
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Engine Start-Stop ButtonF
Driver Information Center
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Low Fuel
Door Ajar
Traction Control Off
Engine Coolant Temperature
Brake System
Cruise Control Set
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
! Speed Sensitive Power Steering
Low Tire Pressure
Reduced Engine Power
CODE Code Set
SYMBOLS

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Power Door Locks ButtonInfotainment SystemHazard Warning Flashers Button
Forward Collision AlertF/Lane Departure WarningF Indicators
Climate ControlsDriver’s Heated Seat ButtonF
Refer to your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators on the instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner’s Manual.
USB Port/Accessory Power Outlet
Passenger’s Heated Seat ButtonF
Trunk ReleaseF/Lane Departure WarningF/Traction Control-StabiliTrak Buttons
Security
Check Engine
Oil Pressure
Charging System
F Optional equipment
Safety Belt Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Antilock Brake System
Operate Pedal

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The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak stabili\
ty control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving c\
onditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK® SYSTEMS
Traction control should be turned off if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the
vehicle is required.
Press the StabiliTrak/Traction Control button. The Traction Control Off light will illuminate on the instru-ment cluster. Press the button again to turn on the system.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONF
MANUAL MODE
Manual Mode allows the driver to shift gears manually. This feature can be used to drive the vehicle in a sportier manner or to down-shift when driving on a downhill grade to
provide engine braking.
1. Move the shift lever to the Manual (M) position.
2. Press the + (plus) or – (minus) button on the side of the shift lever to upshift or downshift. The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center.
If vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shif\
t will not occur. When coming to a stop, the transmission will downshift automatically.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment