2014 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 74

72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE are possible, based on several factors, including 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. The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side air bags to inflate, based on the severity and type of collision. 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 occupant and the door. The SAB fully inflate in about 10 The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the milliseconds. The side air bag moves at a very high speed vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. area where the side air bag inflates. This especially Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) applies to children. Inflator Units - If Equipped The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags Inflator Front And Side Impact Sensors Units (if equipped) are designed to activate only in In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the certain side collisions. ORC in determining appropriate response to impact events.