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:
Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square
inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per
square inch).
Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are automatic t ...
Heated Seat Control Module Programming and Setup
The seat heating control module must be programmed with the proper calibration
software. The module stores and utilizes this information however if it is not properly
configured with the correct calibration software, the seat heating control module
will not control all of the vehicle features ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Head Restraint Guide Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the seat head restraint. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Head
Restraint Replacement.
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