2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 65

64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE covers the window. The airbag inflates in about 30 ms (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain airbag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions: Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time, • Cut off fuel to the engine. vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or whether or not an airbag should have deployed. until the ignition key is turned off. NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SABIC • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as airbags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle. the battery has power or until the ignition key is Front and Side Impact Sensors removed. In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the • Unlock the doors automatically. ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events. Additional sensors in the ORC determine the If a Deployment Occurs The front airbags are designed to deflate immediately level of airbag deployment and provide verification. after deployment.