Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash.
Have the safety belt pretensioners, if equipped, checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light.
Safety Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
Warning
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash,
they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with
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Airbag System
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Other materials:
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively.
Caution
Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good. Underinflated tires,
or tires that do not have enough air, can result in:
. Tire overloading and overheating which could lead to a blowout.
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Liftgate Hinge Replacement
Liftgate Hinge Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the liftgate. Refer to Liftgate Replacement.
Lower the rear of the headliner to access the inner bolts. Refer
to Headlining Trim Panel Replac ...
Spark Plug Inspection
Spark Plug Usage
Ensure that the correct spark plug is installed. An
incorrect spark plug causes driveability conditions.
Ensure that the spark plug has the correct heat range.
An incorrect heat range causes the following conditions:
Spark plug fouling?older plug
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