2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 69

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. Based on the impact sensor's signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags, and Knee Impact Bolsters front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the the severity and type of impact. driver and front passengers, and position front occupants Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addifor the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bags. tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide including the severity and type of collision. Advanced improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) frontal collisions, including some that may produce The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system substantial vehicle damage - for example, some pole required for this vehicle. collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions. Always sit upright as possible with your back against the seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. 2