Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: SIR Service Precautions
- General Service Instructions
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Warning:
When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
Note:
The Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) maintains a reserved energy supply. The reserved energy supply provides deployment power for the SIR air bags. Deployment power may be available for up to 2 minutes after disconnecting the vehicle power. Disabling the SIR system prevents deployment of the SIR air bags from the reserved energy supply.
Note:
The following are general service instructions which must be followed in order to properly repair the vehicle and return it to its original integrity:
- Do not expose air bags to temperatures above 85?€‰?°C?€‰ (185?€‰?°F)
- Verify the correct replacement part number. Do not substitute a component from a different vehicle
- Use only original GM replacement parts available from your authorized GM dealer. Do not use salvaged parts for repairs to the SIR system
Note:
Discard any of the following components if it has been dropped from a height of 80?€‰cm?€‰(15.75?€‰in) or greater:
- Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module
- Passenger instrument panel air bag
- Driver steering wheel air bag
- Driver steering wheel air bag coil
- Roof rail air bags
- Front and /or side impact sensors
- Seat belt achor and/or retractor pretensioners
- Front seat side air bag
- Knee air bag
SIR Identification Views
The SIR Identification Views shown below illustrate the approximate location
of all SIR components available for the vehicle. This will assist in determining
the appropriate SIR Disabling and Enab ...
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
Warning: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust
a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not movin ...
Other materials:
Top tether anchor
2nd row captain's seat
2nd row bench seat
3rd row seat
Basic information
The Nissan Armada is equipped with dedicated top tether anchor points designed
to enhance child restraint stability and safety. When a child restraint system includes
a top tether strap, it must always b ...
Warning & Indicator Lights
Warning/indicator lights (red)
Warning/indicator lights (yellow)
Warning/indicator lights (other)
( white )
(
green )
Checking lights
In the Nissan Armada, the warning and indicator light system is designed to immediately
inform the driver about the vehicle’s condition, ...
Basic information
WARNING
In the Nissan Armada, radio frequency signals emitted by the Intelligent
Key system may interfere with certain medical devices.
Individuals using pacemakers or similar medical equipment should consult
the device manufacturer to determine possible effects before using the Nissa ...
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