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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Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission)
Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. It could
overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully
in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the engine i ...
Power Steering System Description and Operation
The power steering system reduces the amount of effort needed to steer the vehicle.
The system uses the powertrain control module (PCM), body control module (BCM),
power steering control module (PSCM), discrete battery voltage supply circuit, steering
shaft torque sensor, steering wheel positi ...
Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement
Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement. ...
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