2010 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 68

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Because airbag sensors estimate deceleration over time, • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of until the ignition key is turned off. whether or not an airbag should have deployed. • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SABIC the battery has power or until the ignition key is airbags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle. removed. Front and Side Impact Sensors In front and side impacts, impact sensors aid the ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events. Additional sensors in the ORC determine the level of airbag deployment and provide verification. • Unlock the doors automatically. If a Deployment Occurs The airbags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. 2 NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with the communication network remains intact, and the the airbag system. 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.