Dodge Sprinter 3500, Owner'S Manual

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The ORC 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 steering wheel and
column, and knee bolsters. 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.
Also, the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warn-
ing light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8
seconds for a self-check when the ignition is
first turned on. After the self-check, the
AIRBAG warning light will turn off. If the ORC detects
a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the
AIRBAG warning light either momentarily or continu-
ously. 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 Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light
(If Equipped)
(an amber light located in the center of
the instrument panel) tells the driver and front pas-
senger when the front passenger airbag is turned off.
The PAD Indicator lamp illuminates the words
9
PASS
AIR BAG OFF
9
to show that the passenger airbag will
not inflate during a collision requiring airbags. The
PAD light will illuminate when the passenger frontal
airbag has been turned off by using the manual on/off
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE