Jeep 2013 Grand Cherokee, Operating Information Manual

Page: 42 / 408

Supplemental Active Head
Restraints (AHR)
These head restraints are passive, deployable
components, and vehicles with this equipment
cannot be readily identified by any markings,
only through visual inspection of the head re-
straint. The head restraint will be split in two
halves, with the front half being soft foam and
trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
How The Active Head Restraints (AHR) Work
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) de-
termines whether the severity, or type of rear
impact will require the Active Head Restraints
(AHR) to deploy. If a rear impact requires de-
ployment, both the driver and front passenger
seat AHRs will be deployed.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the
front half of the head restraint extends forward
to minimize the gap between the back of the
occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is
designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of
injuries to the driver and front passenger in
certain types of rear impacts.
NOTE:
The Active Head Restraints (AHR) may or
may not deploy in the event of a front or side
impact. However if during a front impact, a
secondary rear impact occurs, the AHR may
deploy based on the severity and type of the
impact.
CAUTION!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat
until the head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a collision.
NOTE:
For more information on properly adjusting
and positioning the head restraint, refer to
“Adjusting Active Head Restraints” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Active Head Restraint (AHR) Components
1 — Head Restraint
Front Half (Soft Foam
and Trim) 3 — Head Restraint
Back Half (Decorative
Plastic Rear Cover)
2 — Seatback 4 — Head Restraint
Guide Tubes
38