2015 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 74

72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. functions after an event, the ignition switch must be changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF. The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds Air Bag Warning Light for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Control- Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a maller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and function in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag interconnecting wiring associated with air bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A system electrical components. single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of again after initial startup. System Reset Procedure the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate. The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction.