Dodge 2004 DR Ram SRT-10 Owner's Manual page 43

How The Airbag System Works
• The airbag control module determines if a frontal
collision is severe enough to require the airbags to
inflate.
• The airbag control module will not detect roll over, or
rear collisions.
• The airbag control module also monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever the
ignition switch is in the RUN position. These include
all of the items listed above except the knee bolsters,
the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and
column. If the key is in the Off position, in the ACC
position or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on
and will not inflate
• The airbag control module also turns on the AIR BAG
light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when
the ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off.
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• If it detects a malfunction in any part of the
system, it turns on the light either momen-
tarily or continuously. The instrument cluster
will flash the seat belt indicator if it detects a fault with
the airbag indicator.
WARNING!
Ignoring the AIR BAG light in your instrument
panel could mean you won't have the airbags to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have the airbag system checked
right away.
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