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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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as mobile phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference
or static, unplug the item from the accessory ...
Radio without Touchscreen
/VOL (Power/Volume)
Press to turn the system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons 1-6
Press and hold to store a station.
Press to go to a preset favorite station.
MENU/TUNE
Press to open menus and select menu items.
Turn to highlight menu i ...
Floor Mats
Warning
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed,
it can interfere with the pedals.
Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleration and/or increased
stopping distance which can cause a crash and injury. Make sure the floor mat does
not interfere with the p ...
