Dodge Viper2017 User Manual page 26

G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag
deployment. A low energy output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output
is used for more severe collisions.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch
that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat belt
buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position
sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat
position.
This vehicle has an Occupant Classification System ("OCS") in the front passenger seat.
The OCS is designed to activate or deactivate the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
depending on the occupant's seated weight. It is designed to deactivate the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag for an unoccupied seat and for occupants whose seated weight
classifies them in a category other than a properly seated adult. This could be a child,
teenager, or even an adult.
The Passenger Air Bag Disable ("PAD") Indicator Light (an amber light located in the
center of the instrument panel) tells the driver and front passenger when the Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag is deactivated. The PAD Indicator Light illuminates the words
"PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" to show that the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not
deploy during a collision.
NOTE:
When the front passenger seat is empty or when very light objects are placed on the seat,
the Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag will not deploy even though the Passenger Air Bag
Disable (PAD) System Indicator Light is NOT illuminated.
• No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or
steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
• Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or attempt to open them
manually. You may damage the air bags and you could be injured because the air
bags may no longer be functional. The protective covers for the air bag cushions are
designed to open only when the air bags are inflating.
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, air bags
won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.
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