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.
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Exterior
While GM is trying to differentiate the Silverado and Sierra, the common
silhouette is hard to overcome, even with unique front fenders, grille, bumpers,
headlamps, cargo box and taillamps. There' ...
Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO
(Automatic Four-Wheel Drive)
Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO position. This can be done at any speed, except when shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low. The indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remai ...
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
○ Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
○ Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or ...