2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 79

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 The system includes side impact sensors that are caliSupplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain brated to deploy the side air bags during impacts that (SABIC) SABIC air bags may offer side-impact and vehicle roll- require air bag occupant protection. over protection to front and rear seat outboard occupants WARNING! in addition to that provided by the body structure. Each air bag features inflated chambers placed adjacent to the • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right head of each outboard occupant that reduce the potential Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain for side-impact head injuries. The curtains deploy down(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up ward, covering both windows on the impact side. high enough to block the location of the SABIC. NOTE: The area where the side curtain air bag is located • Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pretensioners should remain free from any obstructions. and/or SAB and SABIC air bags on both sides of the • Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects vehicle may deploy. between you and the side air bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, could be pushed into you, causing serious injury. but they will open during air bag deployment. • Being too close to the SAB and SABIC air bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed. 2