2010 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 65

64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. WARNING! Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won't have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away by an authorized dealer. Also, the ORC turns on the Airbag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately six to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the self-check, the Airbag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units turns on the Airbag Warning Light, either momentarily The Driver and Passenger Airbag Inflator Units are or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light located in the center of the steering wheel and the right comes on again after initial startup. side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- collision requiring the Advanced Front Airbags, it signals ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is noted that could affect the airbag system. The diagnostics generated to inflate the Advanced Front Airbags. Differalso record the nature of the malfunction. ent airbag inflation rates are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel