Jeep compass 2017, User Manual

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2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Cur-
tains (SABICs): Located above the side
windows. The trim covering the SABICs is
labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.”
SABICs may help reduce the risk of head
or other injuries to front and rear seat
outboard occupants in certain side im-
pacts and/or vehicle rollover events, in
addition to the injury reduction potential
provided by the seat belts and body struc-
ture.
The SABICs deploy downward, covering
the side windows. An inflating SABIC
pushes the outside edge of the trim out of
the way and covers the window. The
SABICs inflate with enough force to in-
jure occupants if they are not belted and
seated properly, or if items are positioned
in the area where the SABICs inflate.
Children are at an even greater risk of
injury from a deploying air bag.
WARNING!
• Do not stack luggage or other cargo up
high enough to block the deployment of
the SABICs. The trim covering above the
side windows where the SABIC and its
deployment path are located should re-
main free from any obstructions.
WARNING!
• In order for the SABICs to work as in-
tended, do not install any accessory
items in your vehicle which could alter
the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sun-
roof to your vehicle. Do not add roof
racks that require permanent attach-
ments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the
roof of the vehicle for any reason.
The SABICs and SABs (Side Air Bags) are
designed to activate in certain side impacts
and certain rollover events. The Occupant
Restraint
Controller (ORC) determines
whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags
in a particular side impact or rollover event is
appropriate, based on the severity and type of
collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a
good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags
should have deployed.
Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat
belt restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in
less time than it takes to blink your eyes.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable
Curtain (SABIC) Label Location
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