2013 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 64

62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the NOTE: inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon • Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, seat position. but they will open during air bag deployment. This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether • After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately. the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Air Bag System Components Advanced Front Air Bags. Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag system components: Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC are located above the side windows. The trim covering • Air Bag Warning Light the side air bags is labeled SRS AIRBAG. • Steering Wheel and Column This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental SeatMounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in the outboard side of the front seats.