2005 Dodge Neon Owner's Manual - Page 35

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Airbag System Components The front airbag system consists of the following: • Airbag Control Module (ACM) • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Crash Sensor • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolsters The side airbag system, if 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 • 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. 2