Dodge Viper 2017 Operating Information Manual page 33

The passenger seat assembly contains critical
OCS components that may affect Passenger
Advanced Front Air Bag inflation. In order for the
OCS to properly classify the seated weight of a
front seat passenger, the OCS components
must function as designed. Do not make any
modifications to the front passenger seat com-
ponents, assembly, or to the seat cover. If the
seat, trim cover, or cushion needs service for
any reason, take the vehicle to your authorized
dealer. Only FCA US LLC approved seat acces-
sories may be used.
The following requirements must be strictly fol-
lowed:
• Do not modify the front passenger seat as-
sembly or components in any way.
• Do not use prior or future model year seat
covers or cushions not designated by FCA
US LLC for the specific model being repaired.
Always use the correct seat cover and cush-
ion specified for the vehicle.
• Do not replace the seat cover or cushion with
an aftermarket seat cover or cushion.
• Do not add a secondary seat cover or mat.
• At no time should any Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) component or SRS
related component or fastener be modified or
replaced with any part except those which are
approved by FCA US LLC.
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Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the
knees of the driver and front passenger, and
position the front occupants for improved inter-
action with the front air bags.
WARNING!
• Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee
impact bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee
impact bolsters such as alarm lights, ste-
reos, citizen band radios, etc.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Door-Integrated Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABICs)
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental
Door-Integrated Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs).
SABICs may help reduce the risk of head and
other injuries to front seat outboard occupants in
certain side impacts, in addition to the injury
reduction potential provided by the seat belts
and body structure.
The SABICs are located in the door trim below
the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs
is labeled "SRS AIRBAG" or "AIRBAG."
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial
or complete ejection of vehicle occupants
through side windows in certain side impact
events.
The SABICs deploy upward, covering the side
windows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside
edge of the trim out of the way and covers the
window. The SABICs inflate with enough force
to injure occupants if they are not belted and
seated properly, or if items are positioned in the
area where the SABICs inflate. Children are at
an even greater risk of injury from a deploying
air bag.
SABICs are designed to activate in certain side
impacts. The Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) determines whether the deployment of
the SABIC in a particular impact event is appro-
priate, based on the severity and type of colli-
sion. The side impact sensors aid the ORC in
determining the appropriate response to impact
events. The system is calibrated to deploy the
SABIC on the impact side of the vehicle during
impacts that require SABIC occupant protection.
In side impacts, the SABICs deploy indepen-
dently; a left side impact deploys the left side
SABIC only and a right-side impact deploys the
right side SABIC only. Vehicle damage by itself
is not a good indicator of whether or not SABICs
should have deployed.
SABICs will not deploy in all side collisions,
including some collisions at certain angles, or
some side collisions that do not impact the area
of the passenger compartment. SABICs may
deploy during angled or offset frontal collisions
where the front air bags deploy.