Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - If Equipped - Dodge 2004 Caravan Owner's Manual

54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
• When the front airbag control module detects a colli-
sion requiring the front airbags, it signals the inflator
units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the front airbags. Different front airbag inflation
rates are possible, these rates are determined by the
front airbag control module based on collision severity.
The front airbag covers separate and fold out of the
way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The front
airbags fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds. This is
only about half of the time it takes you to blink your
eyes. The front airbags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The
driver's and passenger's front airbag gas is vented
through the airbag material towards the instrument
panel. In this way the front airbags do not interfere
with your control of the vehicle.
• The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and
position you for the best interaction with the front
airbags.
Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — If Equipped
The Side Airbag System, if equipped, consists of the
following:
• AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the front airbag
system)
• Side Airbag in the driver's seat
• Side Airbag in the passenger's seat
• Front Airbag Control Module (with integrated side
impact sensor - if equipped)
• Interconnecting Wiring
How The Side Airbag System Works
The front airbag control modules determine if a side
collision is severe enough to require the side airbags to
inflate. The front airbag control modules will not detect
roll over, or rear collisions.