Dodge 2013 VIPER SRT, Owner'S Manual

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Steering Wheel and Column
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Instrument Panel
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Seat Track Position Sensors
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Interconnecting Wiring
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Seat Belt Reminder Light
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Knee Impact Bolsters
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Front Acceleration Sensors
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Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System (OCS)
− Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
− Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light
− Flex Mat
− Interconnecting Wiring
− Seat Track Position Sensors
How The Airbag System Works
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The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines
if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the
airbags to inflate. The airbag inflators are designed to
provide different rates of inflation. Based on the level
of collision severity, the ORC determines the proper
rate of inflation. The ORC may modify the rate of
passenger airbag inflation or prevent passenger airbag
deployment based on input from the Occupant Clas-
sification System (OCS). The ORC will not detect roll
over or rear impacts. Furthermore, the airbags are not
on and will not inflate if the key is in the OFF/LOCK
position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition.
The ORC also monitors the readiness of the electronic
parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN position. These include all of the items
listed under “Airbag System Components” except the
steering wheel and column and the knee bolsters.
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