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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SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Warning
Warning: When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt
retractor pretensioner:
Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the seat belt webbing or
pigtail connector, if equipped.
Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the housing, keeping hands and fingers
away fro ...
Front Brake Caliper Overhaul
Disassembly Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Warning: Do not place fingers in front of the caliper piston(s)
in an attempt to catch or protect it when applying compressed air. The
piston(s) ...
Battery Tray Replacement
Battery Tray Replacement
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Preliminary Procedures
Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement.
Unclip the engine control module (ECM) bracket from the battery
tray and set aside.
Unclip the ...
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