2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual Supplement - Page 31
2012 Jeep Wrangler Manual
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation rates are possible, based on the collision type and severity. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) Inflator Units - If Equipped The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags Inflator Units (if equipped) are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of collision. 2 Based on the severity and type of collision, the side air bag inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered, releasing a quantity of non-toxic gas. The inflating SAB exits through the seat seam into the space between the The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflate in about 10 vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very high speed bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side air bag inflates. This especially applies to children.