2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 83

80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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. 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 followBecause air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, ing functions: vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of • Cut off fuel to the engine. whether or not an air bag should have deployed. NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SAB and • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off. SABIC air bags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle. Front And Side Impact Sensors • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the the battery has power or until the ignition key is ORC in determining appropriate response to impact removed. events. • Unlock the doors automatically. In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.