2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 68

66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side Front And Side Impact Sensors air bags to inflate, based on several factors, including the In front and side impacts, front and side impact sensors can aid the ORC in determining the appropriate response severity and type of collision. to certain impact events. Based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision, the side air bag inflator on the crash side of Enhanced Accident Response System the vehicle is triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if gas. The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the communication network remains intact, and the the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB power remains intact, depending on the nature of the fully inflate in about 10 milliseconds. The side air bag event the ORC will determine whether to have the moves at a very high speed and with such a high force Enhanced Accident Response System perform the followthat it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or ing functions: if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag • Cut off fuel to the engine. inflates. This especially applies to children. • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or Knee Impact Bolsters until the ignition key is turned off. The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the front passenger, and position front occu- • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is pants for the best interaction with the Advanced Front removed. Air Bag.