2004 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN wiring

WARNING!² Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions the airbags won't deploy at all.
Always wear your seat belts even though you
have airbags.
² Being too close to the steering wheel or instru-
ment panel during front airbag deployment could
cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate.
Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
² If the vehicle has side airbags, they also need
room to inflate. Do not lean against the door. Sit
upright in the center of the seat. The Front Airbag System consists of the following:
² Front Airbag Control Module (with integrated side
impact sensor - if equipped)
² AIRBAG Readiness Light
² Driver Airbag
² Front Passenger Airbag
² Steering Wheel and Column
² Instrument Panel
² Seat Belt Readiness Light
² Front Seat Belt Pretensioners
² Interconnecting Wiring
² Knee Impact Bolster52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

² When the front airbag control module detects a colli-
sion requiring the front airbags, it signals the inflator
units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the front airbags. Different front airbag inflation
rates are possible, these rates are determined by the
front airbag control module based on collision severity.
The front airbag covers separate and fold out of the
way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The front
airbags fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds. This is
only about half of the time it takes you to blink your
eyes. The front airbags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The
driver's and passenger's front airbag gas is vented
through the airbag material towards the instrument
panel. In this way the front airbags do not interfere
with your control of the vehicle.
² The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and
position you for the best interaction with the front
airbags. Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) Ð If Equipped
The Side Airbag System, if equipped, consists of the
following:
² AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the front airbag
system)
² Side Airbag in the driver's seat
² Side Airbag in the passenger's seat
² Front Airbag Control Module (with integrated side
impact sensor - if equipped)
² Interconnecting Wiring
How The Side Airbag System Works
The front airbag control modules determine if a side
collision is severe enough to require the side airbags to
inflate. The front airbag control modules will not detect
roll over, or rear collisions.54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!² Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured because the airbags are not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or
the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc-
ture, or frame.
² You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
² It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has airbags. Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to inflate for your
protection in a collision. While the airbag system is
designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following
occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system
immediately.
² The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.
² The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.
² The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
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