2012 Jeep Patriot Owner Manual - Page 73

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 Front And Side Impact Sensors • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the the battery has power or until the ignition key is ORC in determining appropriate response to impact removed. events. • Unlock the doors automatically. Enhanced Accident Response System In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if functions after an event, the ignition switch must be the communication network remains intact, and the changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF. power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the If A Deployment Occurs Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment. ing functions: • Cut off fuel to the engine. NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or the air bag system. until the ignition key is turned off. 2