2005 Chrysler Pacifica Owner Manual Touring - Page 48

48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and inflates (in about the same time it takes to blink your eyes). A properly belted and seated occupant is less likely to be injured by the force of the airbag or crash event. Items that are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates can reduce the effectiveness of the airbag and also increase the likelihood of injuries to the occupants, this especially applies to children. The side curtain airbag is about 4 inches (10 cm) thick when it is inflated. • When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker, it signals the inflator unit. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker. The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker inflates rearward towards the driver's knees to help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbag. The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker fully inflates in about 50 milliseconds, this is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes. It then quickly deflates while helping to protect the driver's knees. • The Knee Impact Blockers help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbags. Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - If Equipped "Supplemental Side Curtain Airbag System", on vehicles equipped, consists of the following: • AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the front airbag system) • Left and Right Side Curtain Airbags Above Side Windows