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The Advanced Front Airbags will not deploy in all frontal
collisions, including some that may produce substantial
vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. On the other
hand, depending on the type and location of impact,
Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with
little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe
initial deceleration.
The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side
airbag deployment will depend on the severity and type
of collision.
Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over
time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not
good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all acci-
dents, and also are needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating airbag.The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is in the
START or ON/RUN position. If the key is in the OFF
position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the
airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning
Light in the instrument panel for approxi-
mately four to eight seconds for a self-check
when the ignition is first turned on. After the
self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn off. If the
ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it
turns on the Airbag Warning Light, either momentarily
or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light
comes on again after initial startup.
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NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located under the passen-
ger’s front seat. There are remote locations located under
the hood to assist in jump-starting.
Remote Battery Posts
1 — Remote Positive (+) Post (covered with protective cap)
2 — Remote Negative (-) Post
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Fluid Level Check................... 512,513
Fluid Type ........................... 511
Special Additives ...................... 512
Torque Converter ...................... 356
Autostick ............................. 352
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ...... 221
Auxiliary Power Outlet ................... 221
B-Pillar Location ........................ 399
Battery ............................... 493
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Belts, Seat ............................ 52,98
Blind Spot Monitoring .................... 112
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 496
Brake Assist System ...................... 382
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 381
Brake Fluid ............................ 508
Brake System ........................... 507
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 381 Fluid Check
.......................... 508
Master Cylinder ....................... 508
Parking ............................. 379
Warning Light ........................ 253
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 350
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 95
Bulb Replacement ..................... 526,527
Bulbs, Light ............................ 100
Calibration, Compass ..................... 278
Camera, Rear ........................... 204
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 533
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 433
Power Steering ........................ 378
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 505
Car Washes ............................ 515
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............97,428
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 436
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