2014 Jeep Compass Owner 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 Bolsters help protect the knees of the bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags, and driver and front passengers, and position front occupants front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on for the best interaction with the Advanced Front Air several factors, including the severity and type of impact. Bags. Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addiAlong with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front tional protection by supplementing the seat belts in Air Bags work with the knee impact bolsters to provide certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, improved protection for the driver and front passenger. including the severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. 2