2014 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 73

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. WARNING! Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instruAlso, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning ment panel could mean you won't have the air bags Light for four to eight seconds for a self-check to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come when the ignition is first turned on. After the on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either air bag system immediately. momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag if the light comes on again after initial startup. Inflator Units It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru- The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnoswheel and on the right side of the instrument panel. tics also record the nature of the malfunction. 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 2