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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Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped
on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either
forward or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the driver completely stops
and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a ...
Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement (Right Side)
Front Side Door Window Switch Bezel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement.
1
Front Side Door Window S ...
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
2
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp
3
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct
Tip: Ai ...
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