2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Owner Manual - Page 87

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 event the ORC will determine whether to have the NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system. ing functions: • Cut off fuel to the engine. • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or • The nylon air bag material may sometimes cause until the ignition key is turned off. abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as front passenger as the air bags deploy and unfold. The the battery has power or until the ignition key is abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those removed. you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. • Unlock the doors automatically. They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System However, if you haven't healed significantly within a functions after an event, the ignition switch must be few days, or if you have any blistering, see your doctor changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF. immediately. If A Deployment Occurs • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the immediately after deployment. process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: 2