Dodge 2008 Viper - Manual (Page 41)

Driver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) - Airbag
This vehicle is equipped with airbags for the driver and
passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint
systems. The driver airbag is mounted in the steering
wheel. The passenger airbag is mounted underneath a
cover in the passenger’s side of the instrument panel. The
words SRS/AIRBAG is embossed on the airbag covers.
NOTE: The airbags are certified to the Federal regula-
tions that allow less forceful deployment. The passenger
airbag is certified to the Federal regulations that define
Occupant Classification (Refer to “How The Airbag Sys-
tem Works” in this section).
The airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This may
allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that
are based on collision severity and occupant size.
WARNING!
• Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or
attempt to open them manually. You may damage the
airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are
no longer functional. These protective covers for the
airbag cushions are designed to open only when the
airbags are inflating.
• Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee bolster in any
way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such as
alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios, etc.
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe
injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat
belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the
airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts
even though you have airbags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel
during airbag deployment could cause serious injury.
Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, extending your
arms comfortably to reach the steering wheel or instru-
ment panel.
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