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 ...
Other materials:
Collision Parts
Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction
methods as the parts with which the vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision
parts are the best choice to ensure that the vehicle's designed appearance, durability,
and safety are preserved. Th ...
Connections
The required specific Onstar subscription plan includes the services that follow
to help customers stay connected.
For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped)
The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that provides a high-speed, wireless Internet ...
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
There is a driver safety belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is started, this
light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their safety
belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled.
This cycle may continue several times if th ...
