Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts— not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.
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 th ...
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This section is only for people of adult size.
There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are
different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be r ...
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Operation
Radio Controls without Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction
knobs, menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
O /VOL (Power/Volume)
Press to turn t ...
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster
Replacement.
Remove the instrument panel center mo ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint
Procedure
Raise the headrest to the full upward position.
Depress the flush button on the he ...
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