Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: 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 properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing safety belts. You can be seriously injured or killed by hitting things inside the vehicle harder or by being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are restrained properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders.
- Why Safety Belts Work
- Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
- How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
- Lap-Shoulder Belt
- Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
- Safety Belt Extender
- Safety System Check
- Safety Belt Care
- Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
Rear Seats
Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback
only when the vehicle is not moving.
Caution
Folding a rear seat with the safety belts st ...
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 ...
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Radio Programming and Setup
Note:
DO NOT program a control module unless directed to by a service procedure
or a service bulletin. If the ECU is not properly configured with the correct
calibration software, the ECU will not control all of the vehicle features
properly.
Ensure the programming tool is ...
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Remove the instrument panel center molding. Refer to Inst ...
Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Replacement - Rear
Airbag Roof Side Rail Module Replacement - Rear
Callout
Component Name
Warning: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury,
or unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the door
pillar in the ...
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