deploy — including knee air bags for the driver and front
passenger. Adding to this protection, the cabin is
reinforced with high-strength steel throughout.
Meanwhile, front and rear “crush zones” are designed
to compress in a controlled manner, helping absorb and
channel energy away from the cabin. But our protective
measures don’t end there.
RESPOnD
In many crashes, built-in sensors can
automatically alert an OnStar Advisor, who is
immediately connected into the vehicle to see if you
need help. Even if you don’t respond, the Advisor can
use GPS technology to pinpoint your exact location and
request emergency help be sent immediately. It’s part of
the OnStar Directions & Connections Plan, featuring
Automatic Crash Response,
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standard for the first six
months. Why? It’s simple: Your safety is important.
BuILT WITH yOu In MInD
Sonic boasts aggressive styling
and impressive power, but make no mistake — with
Sonic, safety is a priority. It’s the first and only car in its
class
2
to receive a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for Safety
from NHTSA.
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And the 2013 Sonic was named a 2013 Top
Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS). Innovative safety technology is designed
to enhance safety before, during and after a crash, if
needed. Other advancements you can count on —
including daytime running lamps and a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System
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— also help you avoid trouble on
the road.
PREVEnT
All-new for the 2014 Sonic, the Advanced
Safety Package helps you avoid a collision altogether.
The package includes Forward Collision Alert, which
issues a warning sound to alert you to a possible
collision, and Lane Departure Warning that alerts you
if your Sonic begins to drift across lanes without
signaling. Also new for 2014 is the available rear vision
camera.
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When you shift into Reverse, the available
Chevrolet MyLink
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Radio with a 7-inch diagonal display
allows you to see if anything is in your way. And when
Sonic takes off, safety technology like the StabiliTrak®
Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control
kicks in. On slippery roads, StabiliTrak helps you stay on
course by detecting the difference between the path
being steered and the direction the vehicle is traveling.
It then uses the brakes and, if necessary, adjusts engine
torque to keep your Sonic on track.
PROTECT
Sometimes, unfortunately, trouble finds you.
If a moderate to severe collision does occur, Sonic is
designed to respond quickly — it’s the first and only
car in its class
2
with 10 standard air bags.
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Sensors
throughout the vehicle determine how many air bags
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Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).
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Based on GM Small Car segment.
3
Excludes spare tire when equipped.
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Requires available Chevrolet MyLink
Radio.
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MyLink functionality varies by Chevrolet model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. MyLink on Sonic does not include functionality such as enhanced voice recognition, Gracenote and CD player.
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Always use safety belts and the correct restraint for your child’s age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant
restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag. See the Owner’s Manual and the child safety seat instructions for more safety information.
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Visit onstar.com for availability, details and system limitations. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency
service providers.
Forward Collision Alert.
Rear vision camera.
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Lane Departure Warning.
Sonic LTZ Hatchback in
Crystal Red Tintcoat
(extra-cost color).
A 5-StAr PerfOrmANCe
SONIC RECEIVES THE TOP NHTSA OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY.
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Sonic LTZ Sedan in Summit White.
Sonic LT Hatchback in Silver Ice Metallic.
Sonic LTZ Hatchback in Crystal Red
Tintcoat (extra-cost color).
