Jeep 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 80)

WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
air bag system immediately.
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator
Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and on
the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC
detects a collision requiring the Advanced Front Air Bags,
it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic
gas is generated to inflate the Advanced Front Air Bags.
Different air bag inflation rates are possible, based on
several factors, including the collision type and severity.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side
of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully
inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of
the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then
quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and
front passenger.
The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE