2015 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 72

70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. functions after an event, the ignition must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF. The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds Air Bag Warning Light for a self-check when the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag The air bags must be ready to inflate for your Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malprotection in a collision. The Occupant Re- function in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag straint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A circuits and interconnecting wiring associated single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on with air bag system electrical components. again after initial startup. System Reset Procedure The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance