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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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn t ...
Rear License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacement (Sedan)
Rear License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear license plate lamp housing. Refer to Rear License Plate
Lamp Replacement.
1
License Plate La ...
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the bracket fastener (1).
Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the fuel tank filler pipe bracket fastener (1).
Disconnect the vent hose (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick C ...
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