2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 56

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Front and Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, impact sensors aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events. Additional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and provide verification. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions: • Unlock the doors automatically. If a Deployment Occurs The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system. If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: 2 • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front • Cut off fuel to the engine. passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium until the ignition key is turned off. floor. They are not caused by contact with chemicals. • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the They are not permanent and normally heal quickly. battery has power or until the ignition key is removed.