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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
detects a malfunction in any part of the system , it turns
on the AIRBAG warning light either momentarily or
continu ously. A single chim e will sou nd if the light
comes on again after initial start up.
nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags.
Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based
on collision severity. The steering wheel hu b trim
cover and the upper right side of the instru ment panel
separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate
to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in abou t
WARN ING!
50–70
millisecond s. This is abou t half of the time it
Ign orin g the AIRBAG warn ing ligh t in you r instru -
ment panel could mean you won’t have the airb ags to
protect you in a collision . If the ligh t does not come
on, stays on after you start the veh icle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have the airb ag system checked righ t
away.
takes to blink you r eyes. The airbags then quickly
deflate while help ing to restrain the driver and front
passenger.
The driver’s and passenger’s front airbag gas is vented
throu gh the airbag material tow ard s the instru ment
panel. In this way the airbags do not interfere with
you r control of the vehicle.
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The Driver and Passen ger Airb ag/In flator Units are
located in the center of the steering wheel and the right
side of the instru ment panel. When the ORC and
impact sensors detects a collision requ iring the air-
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
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The Sid e Airb ag Inflatab le Curtain s are designed to
activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC
and the side impact sensors (with side impact option)
detects a collision requ iring the wind ow bags to
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Pacifica Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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