THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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When the front airbag control module detects a colli-
sion requ iring the front airbags, it signals the inflator
units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the front airbags. The front airbag covers sepa-
rate and fold out of the way as the front airbags inflate
to their full size. The front airbags fully inflate in abou t
Sid e Airb ags Supplem ental Restrain t System
(SRS)—If Equipped
The side airbag control module determ ines if a side
collision is severe enou gh to requ ire the side airbags to 2
inflate. The side airbag control module will not detect roll
over, front or rear collisions.
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millisecond s. This is only abou t half of the time it
The Side Airbag Control Mod ule monitors the read iness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever the igni-
tion switch is in the START or ON positions. These
inclu de all of the item s listed und er “The Side Airbag
System ”, on vehicles equ ipped, consists of the follow -
ing”.
takes you to blink you r eyes. The front airbags then
quickly deflate while help ing to restrain the driver and
front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented
throu gh the airbag material tow ard s the instru ment
panel. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented
throu gh vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this
way the front airbags do not interfere with you r
control of the vehicle.
In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbag
inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered ,
releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas. The inflating side
airbag exits throu gh the seat seam into the space betw een
the occupant and the door. The side airbag moves at a
very high speed and with such a high force, that it could
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The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and
position you for the best interaction with the front
airbags.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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