2009 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 53

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate. During a moderate-to-severe rear impact, the ORC may only deploy the seat belt pretensioners. • Also, the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warning light in the instrument cluster for six to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition is first turned on. After the selfcheck, the AIRBAG warning light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the AIRBAG warning light either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound if the light comes on again after initial start up. 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. NOTE: Children 12 years and younger should always ride buckled up in a rear seat, in an appropriate child restraint. • The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates 2