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The Airbag System consists of the following:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• AIRBAG Readiness Light
• Driver Airbag
• Front Passenger Airbag
• Window Bags above Side Windows (If Equipped)
• Front Impact Sensors
• Side Impact Sensors (If Equipped)
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Seat Belt Readiness Light
• Front Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners
• Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolster
• Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker
• Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System
(OCS) — If Equipped
Occupant Classification Module
Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light
Interconnecting Wiring
Bladder Assembly
Belt Tension Sensor
How The Airbag System Works
• The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the
airbags to inflate. Based on the level of collision
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Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!• 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 structure, or frame.
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag
system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not
function properly if modifications are made. Take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag
system service. If your seat including your trim cover and
cushion needs to be serviced in any way (including removal
or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the
vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer ap-
proved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to
modify an advanced airbag system for persons with dis-
abilities, contact your authorized dealer. WARNING!• You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
• 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 mainte-
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the system immediately.
• The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
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WARNING!Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle ’ s hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights & Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may includ ea4and7pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness
and connector. NOTE: Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
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Traction Control Switch ................. 150,318
Trailer Towing .......................... 350
Cooling System Tips .................... 363
Hitches ............................. 353
Minimum Requirements ................. 358
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 356
Wiring .............................. 361
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 353
Trailer Weight .......................... 353
Transaxle ............................. 309
Automatic ........................... 309
Operation ........................... 309
Overdrive ........................... 312
Selection of Lubricant ................ 425,445
Transmission ........................... 424
Automatic ........................... 424
Filter ............................... 427
Fluid ............................ 425,445
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 167
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 78
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 334
Trip Odometer .......................... 211
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 212
Turn Signals ................... 147,205,439,441
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 479
Universal Joints ......................... 413
Universal Transmitter ..................... 167
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 342
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 49
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 93
Variance, Compass ....................... 160
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 348
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6498 INDEX
