During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may deploy the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), depending on the severity and type of collision.
In these events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.
Aquantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain air bag is about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.
Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
See also:
Air Bag System Components
Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
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Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Supple ...
Device engagement
Turn knurled ring (A) to ON.
The device may only be engaged in the 4th or 5th or 6th gear. Travelling downhill
with the device engaged, the car speed may increase more than the memorised one.
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Checking the charge
The battery charge may be checked through the indicator (where fitted) set on
the battery cover and acting according to the colour the indicator shows. If the
battery is not fitted with electrol ...