240 SAFETY
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
Some of the safety features described in this section may be
standard equipment on some models, or may be optional
equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized
dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a colli-
sion. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the
i
nter
nal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with
the electrical Air Bag System Components. Your vehicle may
be equipped with the following Air Bag System Compo
-
nents:
Air Bag System Components
• O
ccupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air
Bag Warning Light
• Stee
ring Wheel and Column
• Inst
rument Panel
• Knee
Impact Bolsters
• Driv
er and Front Passenger Air Bags
• Seat
Belt Buckle Switch
• Supp
lemental Side Air Bags
• Front
and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat
Belt Pretensioners
• Seat
Track Position Sensors
• Occu
pant Classification System
Air Bag
Warning Light
The ORC monitors the readiness of the elec-
tronic parts of the air bag system whenever the
i
g
nit
ion switch is in the START or ON/RUN
position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF posi
-
tion or in the ACC position, the air bag system is
not o
n and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may
deplo
y the air bag system even if the battery loses power or
it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instru-
ment panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a
self-
check when the ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN
position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will
turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the
system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either
momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to
alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
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