2008 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 75

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 the AIRBAG warning light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up. It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument cluster AIRBAG warning light if a malfunction is noted. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. Front and Side Impact Sensors Impact Sensors trigger airbag deployment in front and side impacts, and aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events. Additional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and provide verification. Acceleration Sensors Acceleration Sensors trigger airbag deployment based on dramatic acceleration change of the vehicle. Pressure Sensors Pressure Sensors trigger airbag deployment based on door cavity pressure changes. Rollover Sensors Rollover Sensors trigger airbag deployment in the event of vehicle rollover and aid the ORC in deploying Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) for rollover events. 2 WARNING! Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won't have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away.