2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual Convertible - Page 44

44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The front airbag system consists of the following: • Airbag Control Module (ACM) • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver and Passenger Front Airbag/Inflator Units • Unique Steering Wheel and Column • Unique Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Seat Belt Pretensioners • Knee Impact Bolster The Side Airbag System, on vehicles 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 • Airbag Control Module (shared with the front airbag system) • Side impact sensors • Interconnecting Wiring How The Front Airbag System Works • The airbag control module determines if a frontal impact is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. The control module will not detect, roll over, or rear collisions. The airbag control module will only detect side collisions if the vehicle is so equipped with side airbags. The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. These include all of the items listed above except the knee