Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Airbag System

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash

Warning A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. ...

Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbags except where noted below: A frontal airbag for the driver. A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. A knee airbag for the driver. A knee airba ...

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Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average driver reaction time is about three-quarters of a second. In that time, a vehicle moving at 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20m (66 ft), which co ...

Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and ...

Control Valve Body Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper ...