Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 71)

It also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instru-
ment cluster Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
noted that could affect the air bag system. The diagnos-
tics also record the nature of the malfunction.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
air bag system immediately.
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator
Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on
the right side of the instrument panel. 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 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 Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
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