Jeep Cherokee 2014 Owner's Manual page 85

When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates
are possible, based on several factors, including 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 air bags inflate to
their full size. The air bags 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.
The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83
Supplemental Driver And Front Passenger Knee
Air Bag Inflator Units
The Supplemental Knee Air Bag units are located in the
instrument panel trim beneath the steering column and
below the glove compartment. When the ORC detects a
collision requiring the air bag, it signals the inflator units.
A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate
the Supplemental Knee Air Bags. The Supplemental Knee
Air Bag deploys down and around the knee blocker/
glove box surface allowing the air bags to inflate to the
full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 15 to 20 mil-
liseconds.
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