2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 73

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial startup. WARNING! Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won't have the air bags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. 2 It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is Inflator Units noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnosThe Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag tics also record the nature of the malfunction. Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel.