RAM 1500 CLASSIC 2020 Owner's Manual page 146

144 SAFETY
NOTE:
Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior
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trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken
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to an authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication
network remains intact, and the power remains
intact, depending on the nature of the event, the
ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced
Accident Response System perform the following
functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped)
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Cut off battery power to the electric motor (if
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equipped)
Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has
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power
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as
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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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Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any
of these other functions in response to the
Enhanced Accident Response System:
Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC
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Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door
Cut off battery power to the:
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Engine
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Electric Motor (if equipped)
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Electric power steering
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Brake booster
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Electric park brake
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Automatic transmission gear selector
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Horn
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Front wiper
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Headlamp washer pump
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NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to
the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the
battery. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in
the engine compartment and on the ground near
the engine compartment and fuel tank before
resetting the system and starting the engine. If
there are no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle
electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an
accident, reset the system by following the
procedure described below. If you have any doubt,
contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System
Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response
System functions after an event, the ignition switch
must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN
to ignition OFF. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel
leaks in the engine compartment and on the
ground near the engine compartment and fuel
tank before resetting the system and starting the
engine.