2005 Dodge Neon Owner Manual SRT-4 - Page 34

34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Right and Left Side Impact Airbag Control Modules (SIACM) • Interconnecting Wiring How The Airbag System Works Front Airbag System • The front Airbag Control Module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. • The Airbag Control Module is not designed to detect side, roll over, or rear collisions. • 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/RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition switch, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. • The Airbag Control Module also turns on the AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, then turns the light off. If it detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously. Airbag Light