the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag
system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that
may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the
instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds
for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to
the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag
Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a mal-
function in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag
Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A
single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on
again after initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate
the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunc-
tion is detected that could affect the air bag system. The
diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction.
While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance
free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized
dealer service the air bag system immediately.
•
The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position.
•
The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
•
The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition
the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protec-
tion. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
96
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Summary of Contents for 2016 Town & Country
Page 1: ...Town Country O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 1 6 ...
Page 4: ......
Page 7: ...1 INTRODUCTION 5 ...
Page 10: ......
Page 182: ...180 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 183: ...3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 ...
Page 184: ...182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 314: ......
Page 321: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BASE 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 319 ...
Page 326: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM 324 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 481: ...Operating Tips Chart 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 479 ...
Page 482: ......
Page 537: ...5 STARTING AND OPERATING 535 ...
Page 690: ......
Page 691: ...MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 690 Maintenance Chart 692 8 ...
Page 698: ......
Page 710: ......
Page 711: ...INDEX 10 ...