Chevrolet Spark Owners 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? on page 3-21.
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle is equipped with airbags. See Airbag System on page 3-19. Airbags
are designed to inflate if the impact exceeds the specific airbag system's deployment
threshold. Deployment thres ...
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 ...
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Vehicle Messages
DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may
be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another.
All messages should be taken seriously.
Vehicle messages appear as code numbers. The owner manual indicator and service
vehicle soon li ...
Infotainment
Read the following pages to become familiar with these features.
Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while
using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured
or killed. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. ...
Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation
The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper
installation of the child restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats on page 3-8 for additional
information.
Press both buttons on the head restrai ...
