Jeep Wrangler: OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS / If A Deployment Occurs
The front air bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE:
Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is
wrong with the air bag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air
bags, any or all of the following may occur:
- The air bag material may sometimes cause
abrasions and/or skin reddening to the occupants
as the air bags deploy and unfold. The
abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or
those you might get sliding along a carpet or
gymnasium floor. They are not caused by
contact with chemicals. They are not permanent
and normally heal quickly. However, if
you haven’t healed significantly within a few
days, or if you have any blistering, see your
doctor immediately.
- As the air bags deflate, you may see some
smoke-like particles. The particles are a
normal by-product of the process that generates
the non-toxic gas used for air bag inflation.
These airborne particles may irritate the
skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation, rinse the
area with cool water.
For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If
these particles settle on your clothing, follow
the garment manufacturer’s instructions for
cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have
deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to
protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt
pretensioners cannot protect you in another
collision. Have the air bags, seat belt
pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor
assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Also, have the Occupant
Restraint Controller System serviced as well.
NOTE:
- Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim, but they will open during air bag
deployment.
- After any collision, the vehicle should be
taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
In the event of an impact, if the communication
network remains intact, and the power remains
intact, depending on the nature of the event,
the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will
determine whether to have the Enhanced
Accident Response System perform the
following functions:
Cut off fuel to the engine (if equipped)...
Other information:
Your vehicle may be equipped with an
electronic disconnecting stabilizer/sway bar.
This system allows greater front suspension
travel in off-road situations.
This system is controlled by the SWAY BAR
switch located on the instrument panel (to the
right of the steering column)...
The rear axle may be locked in 4WD High if the
proper conditions are met.
WARNING!
This mode is intended for off-highway or
off-road use only and should not be used on
any public roadways.
The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the
instrument panel (to the right of the steering
column)...