Dodge 2009 Charger - Manual (Page 63)

inflate the side curtain airbag. The inflating side cur-
tain airbag pushes the outside edge of the headliner
out of the way and covers the window. The airbag
inflates in about 30 ms (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 airbag inflates. This especially applies to chil-
dren. The side curtain airbag is only about 3-1/2 in
(9 cm) thick when it is inflated.
• The Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
are designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
When the ORC (with side impact option) detects a
collision requiring the front seat-mounted side airbag
to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the
vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the front seat-mounted side airbag. The inflat-
ing front seat-mounted side airbag pushes through the
seam in the seat’s trim cover and opens into the space
between the occupant and the door. The airbag inflates
at a very high speed and with enough force to injure
you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if
items are positioned in the area where the front
seat-mounted side airbag inflates. This especially ap-
plies to children.
The following requirements must be strictly adhered
to:
• Do not make any modifications to the front seat
components, assembly, or to the seat cover in any
way.
• Do not use prior or future model year seat covers
not designated for the specific model being re-
paired. Always use the correct seat cover specified
for the vehicle.
• Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket
seat cover.
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