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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Safety Belt Reminders
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind
the driver to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the
belt is buckled. This cy ...
Front Seat Riser Finish Cover Replacement
Front Seat Riser Finish Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
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Front Seat Riser Finish Cover
Caution: Do not twist the cover during removal. Twisting the
cover may cause the component to break.
P ...
Brake assist
Brake assist
The Brake Assist system in the Nissan Armada is designed to enhance braking performance
during emergency situations. When the system detects that the driver is applying
the brake pedal with significant force, it automatically increases braking pressure
beyond what a conventional ...
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