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 ...
Other materials:
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel
Lower Compartment Replacement.
1 ...
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement.
1
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Bolt (Qty:?€‰4 ...
Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement
Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Roof Rail Front Assist Handle Fastener (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Fold the assist handle downward ...
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