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 ...
Other materials:
Bluetooth Controls
Use the buttons located on the infotainment system and the steering wheel to
operate the Bluetooth system.
Steering Wheel Controls
(Push to Talk): Press to answer
incoming calls, confirm system information, and start voice recognition.
(Mute/End Call): Press to end a
call, reject a call, ...
Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement (Right SIde, LWE, LUW)
Front Wheelhouse Liner Inner Front Extension Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Remove the front fascia opening l ...
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel
Assembly Replacement.
Reposition any wiring or hoses to gain ...
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