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 ...
Other materials:
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Replacement
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and
Installation.
1
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Fastener ...
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE)
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
...
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Clean sealing surface.
Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.
Install the engine coolant thermostat housing (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note: Screw in the 4 ...
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