2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 68

66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition to the small size, the inflating gases exit The system includes sensors adjacent to both front and through strategically placed vents, which direct the gas rear seat occupants that are calibrated to deploy during an impact severe enough to require airbag occupant away from the occupant. protection. Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) - If Equipped WARNING! SABIC Airbags offer side-impact and vehicle rollover protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants in If your vehicle is equipped with left and right Side addition to that provided by the body structure. Each Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack airbag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential location of the SABIC. The area where the side for side-impact head injuries. The curtains deploy down- curtain airbag is located should remain free from any ward, covering both windows on the impact side. obstructions. NOTE: Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners with seat belts and pretensioners, front airbags work with and/or SABIC curtains on both sides of the vehicle are the knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the deployed. driver and front passenger. Side airbags also work with • Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; seat belts to improve occupant protection. but they will open to allow airbag deployment.