Dodge 2010 Viper - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 53)

Light”). If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of
the system, it turns on the Airbag Warning Light either
momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound
if the light comes on again after initial startup.
It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-
ment cluster Airbag Warning Light if a malfunction is
noted that could affect the airbag system. The diagnostics
also record the nature of the malfunction.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to
protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
airbag system immediately.
Driver Airbag/Passenger Airbag Inflator Units
The Driver Airbag Inflator Unit is mounted in the steer-
ing wheel. The Passenger Airbag Inflator Unit is
mounted underneath a cover in the passenger side of the
instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision
requiring the Advanced Front Airbags, it signals the
inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is gener-
ated to inflate the airbags. Different airbag inflation rates
may be possible based on collision severity and occupant
size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper
right side of the instrument panel separate and then fold
out of the way, as the airbags inflate to their full size. The
airbags inflate fully in about 50 to 70 ms. This is about
half of the time it takes to blink your eyes. The airbags
then deflate quickly while helping to restrain the driver
and passenger. The airbag gas is vented toward the
instrument panel through vent holes in the airbag mate-
rial. In this way, the airbags do not interfere with your
control of the vehicle.
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