2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 75
2010 Dodge Nitro Manual
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74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Airbag Warning Light You will want to have the airbag system ready to inflate for your protection in an impact. The airbag warning light monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with airbag system electrical components. The airbag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: applicable), and up to a quarter second of either highspeed deceleration data or change in velocity during and/or after airbag deployment or near-deployment. EDR data is ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and is otherwise unavailable. NOTE: 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica• Does not come on during the four to eight seconds tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment. after the ignition switch is first turned ON. • Remains on after the four to eight second interval. • Comes on for any period of time while driving. Event Data Recorder (EDR) In the event of a collision, your vehicle is designed to record up to five seconds of specific vehicle data parameters (see list below) in an event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment, or near deployment (if 2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be recorded (e.g., loss of battery power). In conjunction with other data gathered during a complete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by