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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If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while driving, especially if the tires are
maintained properly. See Tires. If air goes out of a tire, it is much
more likely to leak out slowly. But if there is ever a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, ...
Tire and Wheel Balancing (Balancing/Wheel Weights)
Use 3M wheel weights, refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
for application.
Surface of the wheel must be clean and dry.
All tire and wheel assemblies are to be checked for static tolerance of
2 grams and not more than 20 grams per plane, using cut-to-length weight produc ...
Engine Flywheel Removal
Special Tools
EN-652 Flywheel Holder
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install EN-652 holder (1) to hold the engine flywheel (2).
Remove and DISCARD the 6 engine flywheel bolts (2).
Remove the engine flywheel (1). ...
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