The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover sensing-system
determines if a rollover event may be in progress and whether deployment is
appropriate. A slower-developing event may deploy the seat belt pretensioners on
both sides of the vehicle. A faster-developing event may deploy the seat belt
pretensioners as well as the Side Air Bags on both sides of the vehicle. The rollover
sensing-system may also deploy the seat belt pretensioners, with or without the Side
Air Bags, on both sides of the vehicle if the vehicle experiences a near rollover event.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle
occupants through side windows in certain rollover or side impact events.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and intercon-
necting wiring associated with electrical Air Bag System Components listed below:
Air Bag System Components
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors — If Equipped
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all collisions. This does not mean
something is wrong with the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may
occur:
• The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the
occupants as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction
rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They
are not caused by contact with chemicals. They are not permanent and normally
heal quickly. However, if you haven’t healed significantly within a few days, or if
you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately.
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