2010 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual - Page 59

58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC determines if a side collision requires the Enhanced Accident Response System side airbags to inflate based on the severity and type of In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the collision. power remains intact, depending on the nature of the Based on the severity and type of collision, the side event the ORC will determine whether to have the airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is trigEnhanced Accident Response System perform the followgered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating ing functions: side airbag exits through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The side airbags fully • Cut off fuel to the engine. inflate in about 10 milliseconds. The side airbag moves at • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or a very high speed and with such a high force, that it until the ignition key is turned off. could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side airbag inflates. • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is This especially applies to children. removed. • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front • Unlock the doors automatically. occupants for the best interaction with the Advanced If a Deployment Occurs Front Airbag. The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment.