2008 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 47

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are no longer functional. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the side curtain airbag. The area where the side curtain airbag is located should remain free from any obstructions. If your vehicle is equipped with side curtain airbags, do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any way. alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc. 2 • • Side Curtain Airbag Location NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. • • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as