Dodge 2013 SRT Viper Owner's Manual page 53

WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won't have the air bags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
air bag system immediately.
Driver Air Bag/Passenger Air Bag Inflator Units
The Driver Air Bag Inflator Unit is mounted in the
steering wheel. The Passenger Air Bag Inflator Unit is
mounted underneath a cover in the passenger side of the
instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision
requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags, it signals the
inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is gener-
ated to inflate the Air Bags. Different Air Bag inflation
rates may be possible based on several factors, including
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collision type, severity and occupant size. The steering
wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the
instrument panel separate and then fold out of the way,
as the Air Bags inflate to their full size. The Air Bags
inflate fully in about 50 to 70 ms. This is about half of the
time it takes to blink your eyes. The Air Bags then deflate
quickly while helping to restrain the driver and passen-
ger. The Air Bag gas is vented toward the instrument
panel through vent holes in the Air Bag material. In this
way, the Air Bags do not interfere with your control of the
vehicle.
Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
The OCS is part of a Federally regulated safety system for
this vehicle.
The Occupant Classification Module (OCM) is located
underneath the passenger seat. The OCM uses input
from the Flex Mat to classify the occupant in the passen-
ger seat into a size category. The OCM communicates this
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