2014 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 72

70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off. vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed. • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is Front And Side Impact Sensors removed. In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact • Unlock the doors automatically. events. In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System Enhanced Accident Response System functions after an event, the ignition switch must be In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF. 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. If A Deployment Occurs The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the air bag system.