Chrysler Journey Owner's Manual page 50

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
position. If the ignition is in the OFF posi-
tion, or in the ACC position, 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.
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tion 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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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 igni-
It also includes diagnostics that will illumi-
nate the instrument cluster Airbag Warn-
ing Light if a malfunction is noted that
could affect the airbag system. The diag-
nostics also record the nature of the mal-
function.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Airbag Warning 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 as a bulb check when the
ignition is first turned on, stays on
after you start the vehicle, or if it
comes on as you drive, have an au-
thorized dealer service the airbag
system immediately.
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front
Airbag Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced
Front Airbag Inflator Units are located in
the center of the steering wheel and the
right side of the instrument panel. When
the ORC detects a collision requiring the
Advanced Front Airbags, it signals the
inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic
gas is generated to inflate the Advanced
Front Airbags. Different airbag inflation
rates are possible, based on the collision
type and severity. The steering wheel hub
trim cover and the upper right side of the
instrument panel separate and fold out of
the way as the airbags inflate to their full
size. The airbags fully inflate in about 50 to
70 milliseconds. This is about half of the
time it takes to blink your eyes. The air-
bags then quickly deflate while helping to
restrain the driver and front passenger.