2012 Dodge Caliber Owner Manual - Page 69

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection and works together with the Driver require air bag occupant protection. Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact. WARNING! • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the SABIC. The area where the side curtain air bag is located should remain free from any obstructions. • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. 2 Knee Impact Bolster The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the front passenger, and position the front occupant for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bag. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection.