Download 2005 Chrysler Pacifica Touring

48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas
is generated to inflate the side curtain airbag. The
inflating side curtain airbag pushes the outside edge of
the headliner out of the way and inflates (in about the
same time it takes to blink your eyes). A properly
belted and seated occupant is less likely to be injured
by the force of the airbag or crash event. Items that are
positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag
inflates can reduce the effectiveness of the airbag and
also increase the likelihood of injuries to the occupants,
this especially applies to children. The side
curtain airbag is about 4 inches (10 cm) thick when it
is inflated.
• When the airbag control module detects a collision
requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker, it signals
the inflator unit. A quantity of nontoxic gas is
generated to inflate the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker.
The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker inflates rearward
towards the driver’s knees to help protect the knees
and position you for the best interaction with the front
airbag. The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker fully inflates
in about 50 milliseconds, this is only about half
of the time it takes you to blink your eyes. It then
quickly deflates while helping to protect the driver’s
knees.
• The Knee Impact Blockers help protect the knees and
position you for the best interaction with the front
airbags.
Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — If Equipped
“Supplemental Side Curtain Airbag System”, on vehicles
equipped, consists of the following:
• AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the front airbag
system)
• Left and Right Side Curtain Airbags Above Side
Windows