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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Hood Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Hood Ajar Switch
The body control module (BCM) applies B+ to the hood ajar signal circuit
and monitors the voltage to determine the position of the hood. When the hood
is closed, the switch is open and voltage remains high. When the hood is open,
the switch is closed and the voltag ...
Turbocharger Removal
Special Tool
EN-49942 Holding Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the EN-49942 holding wrench (2) to the turbocharger coolant
feed pipe. Guide a ratchet wrench (1) along with an extension through EN-49942
holding wrench to the turbo ...
Throttle/Idle Learn
Description
The engine control module (ECM) learns the airflow through the throttle body
to ensure the correct idle. The learned airflow values are stored within the
ECM. These values are learned to adjust for production variation and will continuously
learn during the life of the ...
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