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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Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
Sunroof Housing Front Drain Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
It is only necessary to lower the headliner. Only do those steps in the
headliner replacement procedure that will lower the headliner ...
Tire and Wheel Install Instruction
Installation Instructions Part Number
19156306
Note: Please read the following instructions carefully before mounting
the wheels on the vehicle.
Labels
Your application may require a new tire inflation pressure and mass label. This
label is provided as a guide for tire inflation pre ...
Engine Coolant Fan Resistor Mount Repair
Engine Coolant Fan Resistor Mount Repair
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the fasteners securing the radiator surge tank to the engine
shroud and position the surge tank out of the way. Refer to Radiator
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