Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags?.
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System. Airbags
are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment
threshold. Deployment thresholds are use ...
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants
can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side
collisions, even belted occupants ...
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Smartphone Link (Overview)
Before Using Smartphone Link
If equipped, the vehicle can connect to Pandora®, Stitcher SmartRadio™, or other
available applications through the infotainment system. The applications must be
downloaded to the device first, then the device can be connected to the infotainment
system.
Pan ...
Backup Lamp Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the electrical connector from the backup lamp switch?€‰(1).
Remove the backup lamp switch?€‰(1) from the transmission.
Remove and DISCARD the backup lamp switch washer from the backup lamp
switch.
Installation Proc ...
Intake Manifold Assemble
Install the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve (3).
Install the 2 manifold absolute pressure sensors (2).
Install the 2 manifold absolute pressure sensor bolts (1) and tighten.
Install the fuel injection fuel rail assembly ...
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