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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Additional Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to
avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance
services may be required.
It is recommended that your dealer perform these services - their trained dealer
technicians know your ...
Radio Controls without Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs,
and menus shown on the display.
Turning the System On or Off
/VOL (Power/Volume): Press to turn
the radio on and off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has been turned on after the ignition is tu ...
Home Page (Radio with Touchscreen)
Touchscreen Buttons
Touchscreen buttons show on the screen when available. When a function is unavailable,
the button may gray out. When a function is selected, the button may highlight.
Home Page Features
Press to go to the Home Page.
audio: Press to select AM, FM, SiriusXM®
(if equipp ...
