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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Passenger Sensing System
United States
Canada
The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag (if equipped) under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected
by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System for important
information.
The ...
Rear Side Door Upper Front Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement
Rear Side Door Upper Front Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer Replacement
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Component Name
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Front Side Door Upper Front Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer (Qty:?€‰10)
Note: If the retainers are damaged when ...
Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement
Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief.
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to
Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement. ...
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