Chevrolet Sonic 2014 Owner's Manual page 40

Seats, restraints
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In the event of airbag deployment
have the steering wheel, the
instrument panel, all panelling parts,
the door seals, the handles and the
seats replaced by a workshop.
When an airbag deploys, there may
be a loud noise and smoke. These
conditions are normal and are not
dangerous but it may stimulate skin
of the passenger. If the stimulation is
persistent, contact a doctor.
9 Danger
Never allow children or infants and
pregnant women and the old and
the weak sit in the front passenger
seats fitted with airbags.
Furthermore, do not drive with a
baby seat fitted thereon. In case of
an accident, the impact from the
inflated airbag can cause facial
injury or death.
Caution
If the vehicle is impacted by
bumps or objects on unpaved
roads or sidewalks, the airbags
may inflate. Drive slowly on
surfaces not designed for vehicle
traffic to prevent unintended
airbag deployment.
When the airbags inflate, escaping
hot gases may cause burns.
Control indicator v for airbag systems
3 82.
Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of an accident of a certain
severity. The ignition must be on.
The forward movement of the front
seat occupants is retarded, thereby
considerably reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position 3 42.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then the
airbag is able to protect.