2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 69

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. Based on the impact sensor's signals, a central electronic ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags, Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag, and front seat belt Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front pretensioners, as required, depending on the severity and Air Bags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee type of impact. Air Bag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. The Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side air bags also work with seat belts to improve Side Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain occupant protection. frontal collisions depending on the severity and type of Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover colliOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC) The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system sions. required for this vehicle. Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front occupants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bags. 2