2007 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 41

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 8. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbags time to inflate. 9. If your vehicle has side curtain airbags do not lean against the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door. 10. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact the Customer Center. Phone numbers are provided in the ЉIf You Need Customer AssistanceЉ section in this manual. WARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during airbag deployment could cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • If the vehicle has side curtain airbags, they also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. Air Bag System Components The airbag system consists of the following: • Airbag Control Module (ACM) • Side Remote Acceleration Sensors (if equipped) 2