•TheSide Impact (SRS) Side Curtain Airbags (If
equipped)are designed to activate only in certain side
collisions.
The ORC module determines if a side collision is
severe enough to require the side airbags to inflate.
The side airbag control module will not detect rollover,
front or rear collisions.
The ORC Module monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the
START or ON positions. These include all of the items
previously mentioned.
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 side curtain
airbag moves at a very high speed and with such a high
force, that it could injure you if you are not seatedproperly, or if items are positioned in the area where the
side curtain airbag inflates. This especially applies to
children.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
side curtain air bags, do not install a clothing bar mounted
to the coat hooks (or similarly mounted). A clothing bar
will impede the proper performance of the bags.
•When the ORC and the impact sensors detect a
collision requiring theDriver Inflatable Knee Bolster,
it signals the inflator unit. A quantity of nontoxic gas is
generated to inflate the Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster.
The Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster inflates rearward
towards the driver’s knees to help protect the knees
and position you for the best interaction with the front
airbag. The Driver Inflatable Knee Bolster fully inflates
in about 50 milliseconds, this is only about half the
time it takes to blink your eyes. It then quickly deflates
while helping to protect the driver’s knees.
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