Dodge 2005 DH Ram, Owner'S Manual

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The Window Airbag System, on vehicles equipped,
consists of the following:
•
AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the front airbag
system)
•
Window Bags Above the Side Windows.
•
Airbag Control Module (shared with the front airbag
system)
•
Side impact sensors
•
Interconnecting Wiring
How The Airbag System Works
•
The airbag control module determines if a frontal
collision is severe enough to require the airbags to
inflate.
•
The airbag control module will not detect roll over, or
rear 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 RUN positions.
These include all of the items listed above except the
knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering
wheel and column. If the key is in the
⬙
Off
⬙
position, in
the ACC position or not in the ignition, the airbags are
not on and will not inflate
•
The airbag control module also turns on the AIR BAG
light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when
the ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off.
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