2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 64

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 Advanced Front Airbags may deploy in crashes with position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe airbag system is not on and the airbags will not inflate. initial deceleration. The ORC contains a backup power supply system that The SABIC will not deploy in all side collisions. SABIC may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or deployment will depend on the severity and type of it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. collision. Also, the ORC turns on the "Airbag Warning Because airbag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over Light" for four to eight seconds for a self-check time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not when the ignition is first turned ON. After the good indicators of whether or not an airbag should have self-check, the "Airbag Warning Light" will deployed. turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the "Airbag Warning Light" either Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all crashes, momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound and also are needed to help keep you in position, away if the light comes on again after initial startup. from an inflating airbag. It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instruThe ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is parts of the airbag system whenever the ignition switch is noted that could affect the airbag system. The diagnostics in the START or ON positions. If the key is in the LOCK also record the nature of the malfunction. 2