Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts!
When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.
Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also
describes some things not to do with safety belts.
Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn ...
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be— whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being
conscious during and after a c ...
Other materials:
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light
These lights are on the center of the instrument panel.
The vehicle ahead light comes on when a vehicle is detected ahead and a possible
collision can occur.
The forward collision alert comes on when following a vehicle much too closely.
The light flashes when a vehicle is being rapidly ap ...
Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - Off Vehicle
Warning: Failure to adhere to the following precautions before tire
balancing can result in personal injury or damage to components:
Clean away any dirt or deposits from the inside of the wheels.
Remove any stones from the tread.
Wear eye protection.
Use coated weights on alum ...
Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Installation
Special Tools
EN-658-1 Installer
EN-235-6 Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Slide the crankshaft rear oil seal (2) across the EN-235-6 installer (1).
Install the crankshaft rear oil seal (1) with EN-235-6 installer ...
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