2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Cargo Owner Manual - Page 84

82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (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 air bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain air bag is only about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated. Front And Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events. Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag 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: • Cut off fuel to the engine. Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off. whether or not an air bag should have deployed. NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SAB and • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is SABIC air bags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle. removed. • Unlock the doors automatically.