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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 start up.
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 the airbag system checked right
away.
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The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are
located in the center of the steering wheel and the right
side of the instrument panel. When the ORC and
impact sensors detects a collision requiring the air-
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags.
Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based
on collision 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 airbags inflate
to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in about
50–70 milliseconds. This is about half of the time it
takes to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly
deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front
passenger.
The driver’s and passenger’s front airbag gas is vented
through the airbag material towards the instrument
panel. In this way the airbags do not interfere with
your control of the vehicle.
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The Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains are designed to
activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC
and the side impact sensors (with side impact option)
detects a collision requiring the window bags to
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Summary of Contents for 2008 Pacifica
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Page 5: ...INTRODUCTION 5 1 ...
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Page 110: ...110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 111: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...
Page 112: ...112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 184: ...INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 185: ...BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 4 ...
Page 186: ...PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
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Page 302: ...302 STARTING AND OPERATING ...
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Page 370: ...3 8L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3 8L Engines 370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 371: ...4 0L ENGINES Engine Compartment 4 0L Engine MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 7 ...
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