Jeep CHEROKEE User Manual page 117

If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in
all collisions. This does not mean something
is wrong with the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the
air bags, any or all of the following may
occur:
The air bag material may sometimes cause
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abrasions and/or skin reddening to the
occupants as the air bags deploy and
unfold. The abrasions are similar to fric-
tion rope burns or those you might get
sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor.
They are not caused by contact with chem-
icals. They are not permanent and
normally heal quickly. However, if you
haven't healed significantly within a few
days, or if you have any blistering, see your
doctor immediately.
As the air bags deflate, you may see some
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smoke-like particles. The particles are a
normal by-product of the process that
generates the non-toxic gas used for air
bag inflation. These airborne particles may
irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If
you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the
area with cool water. For nose or throat irri-
tation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these parti-
cles settle on your clothing, follow the
garment manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags
have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to
protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and
pretensioners cannot protect
another collision. Have the air bags, seat
belt pretensioners, and the seat belt
retractor assemblies replaced
authorized dealer immediately. Also, have
the Occupant Restraint Controller System
serviced as well.
NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the
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interior trim, but they will open during air
bag deployment.
After any collision, the vehicle should be
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taken to an authorized dealer immedi-
ately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communica-
tion network remains intact, and the power
remains intact, depending on the nature of
the event, the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident
perform the following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped)
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Cut off battery power to the electric motor
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seat belt
(if equipped)
you in
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery

has power
by an
Turn on the interior lights, which remain
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on as long as the battery has power or for
15 minutes from the intervention of the
Enhanced Accident Response System
Unlock the power door locks
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Response System
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