Chrysler 2005 Pacifica Touring, Manual, Page: 46 / 376

“The Front Airbag System” consists of the following:
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Airbag Control Module (with integrated impact sen-
sor)
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AIRBAG Readiness Light
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Driver Airbag
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Front Passenger Airbag
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Seat Belt Pretensioners
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Steering Wheel and Column
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Instrument Panel
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Seat Belt Readiness Light
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Interconnecting Wiring
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Passenger Knee Impact Blocker
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Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker
How The Airbag Systems Work
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The airbag control module determines if an impact is
severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based
on the level of collision severity, the control module
determines the proper rate of inflation. The front
airbag inflators are designed to provide different rates
of airbag inflation. The airbag control module will not
detect roll over collisions.
The airbag control module also monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. These
include all of the items listed under “The Front Airbag
System”, except the passenger knee blocker, instru-
ment panel and the steering wheel and column. If the
key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not
in the ignition switch, the front airbags are not on and
will not inflate.
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE