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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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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System. RKE without Remote Start Shown The following buttons are on the transmitter: ...

Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement (LHD)
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement. 1 Passenger Compartment A ...

Intake Manifold Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the throttle body assembly. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement. Disconnect wiring harness plug. Disconnect the pipes from ...

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