Black plate (20,1)
Chevrolet Sonic Owner Manual - 2013 - 2nd PrintReady - 10/11/12
3-20
Seats and Restraints
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
The seat-mounted side impact
airbags for the driver and front
outboard passenger are in the side
of the seatbacks closest to the door.
The roof-rail airbags for the driver,
right front passenger, and second
row outboard passengers are in the
ceiling above the side windows.
Rear Seat Driver Side Shown,
Passenger Side Similar
If the vehicle has second row seat
‐
mounted side impact airbags, they
are in the sides of the rear seatback
closest to the door.
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WARNING
If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the
airbag might not inflate properly
or it might force the object into
that person causing severe injury
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WARNING (Continued)
or even death. The path of an
inflating airbag must be kept
clear. Do not put anything
between an occupant and an
airbag, and do not attach or put
anything on the steering wheel
hub or on or near any other
airbag covering.
Do not use seat accessories that
block the inflation path of a
seat-mounted side impact airbag.
Never secure anything to the roof
of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags
by routing a rope or tie
‐
down
through any door or window
opening. If you do, the path of an
inflating roof-rail airbag will be
blocked.
