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Chrysler 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible User Manual

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The front airbag system consists of the following:

• Airbag Control Module (ACM)
• AIRBAG Readiness Light
• Driver and Passenger Front Airbag/Inflator Units
• Unique Steering Wheel and Column
• Unique Instrument Panel
• Interconnecting Wiring
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Knee Impact Bolster

The Side Airbag System, on vehicles equipped, consists
of the following:

• AIRBAG Readiness Light (shared with the front airbag

system)

• Side Airbag in the driver’s seat

• Side Airbag in the passenger’s seat
• Airbag Control Module (shared with the front airbag

system)

• Side impact sensors
• Interconnecting Wiring

How The Front Airbag System Works

• The airbag control module determines if a frontal

impact is severe enough to require the airbags to
inflate. The control module will not detect, roll over, or
rear collisions. The airbag control module will only
detect side collisions if the vehicle is so equipped with
side airbags.

The airbag control module also monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. These
include all of the items listed above except the knee

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE