Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield, the instrument panel, or the safety belts!
When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.
Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also
describes some things not to do with safety belts.
Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn ...
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be— whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being
conscious during and after a c ...
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Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The indicator light on the instrument panel near the windshield indicates the
status of the system.
Off: Vehicle is disarmed.
On Solid: Vehicle is secured during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the hood, or t ...
Time & Date Settings
Select to change the settings:
Set Time Format: Select 12h or 24h.
Set Date Format: Press < or > to select the date display.
Set Time & Date: Select, then press
or
to adjust the value.
Automatic Clock Sync: Select to display the real or user time on the radio.
Select On ...
Power Steering Pump Belt Removal
Caution: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing
causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failure to follow
this recommendation will damage the drive belt.
Cut the power steering pump belt (2) with a appropriate cutting tool at
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