2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 102

100 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Your vehicle has four Weight Sensors located between the seat and the floor pan. The weight sensors measure applied weight and transfers that information to the OCM. • The Head/Thorax Airbag and Supplemental Restraint Systems are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. The ORC module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the Head/Thorax airbags to inflate. The side airbag control module will not detect roll over, front or rear collisions. The ORC Module monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. These include all of the items listed under "The Side Airbag System", on vehicles equipped, consists of the following". In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered, releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas. The inflating Head/ Thorax Airbags exit through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The Head/Thorax airbags moves at a very high speed and with such a high force, that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side airbag inflates. This especially applies to children. The following requirements must be strictly adhered to: • Do not modify the front passenger seat assembly or components in any way. • Do not modify the front seat center console or center position seat in any way. • Do not use prior or future model year seat covers not designated for the specific model being repaired. Always use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover.