2013 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 69

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 windows, or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint. Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) Always sit upright as possible with your back against the The ORC is part of a Federally regulated safety system seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the required for this vehicle. appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required. child. Based on the impact sensor's signals, a central electronic Knee Impact Bolsters ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air The Knee Impact Bolster helps protect the knees of the bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags - if front passenger, and position the front occupant for the equipped, and front seat belt pretensioners, as required, best interaction with the Advanced Front Air Bag. depending on several factors, including the severity and type of impact. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Air Bags work with the bolsters to provide improved Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addiprotection for the driver and front passenger. Side air tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, protection. 2