2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 80

78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 the battery has power or until the ignition key is NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners, SAB and/or removed. SABIC airbags may deploy on both sides of the vehicle. Front And Side Impact Sensors • Unlock the doors automatically. In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors If A Deployment Occurs can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response The Advanced Front Airbags are designed to deflate to certain impact events. immediately after deployment. Enhanced Accident Response System NOTE: Front and/or side airbags will not deploy in all 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 If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- or all of the following may occur: ing functions: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra• Cut off fuel to the engine. sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and front