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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Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle
systems. The controls for the DIC are on the turn signal lever.
1. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear the menu item displayed.
2. : Turn the band to scroll through
the menu items.
3. MENU: Press to display the DI ...
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Front)
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
1
Front Wheelhouse Liner Scr ...
Bushing and Mating Shaft Inspection
Note: Proper bushing and corresponding mating shaft inspection should
be performed before replacing the bushing, shaft, and in some cases, the component
which houses the bushing. Thoroughly clean and dry the bushing and shaft surfaces
before inspecting for damage.
Any of the followin ...
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