2015 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION – RAM C/V
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1. length of the roof side rail including a SABIC tethers behind the A pillars and D pillars Zone of Operation The full length of the headliner from A pillar to D pillar on each side of the vehicle The SABIC covers from the Headliner Garnish trim interface down to the beltline Obstructing the deployment zone of the SABIC is prohibited SEAT AIRBAG SAB The supplemental seat mounted side airbags SAB are located in the outboard bolsters of the driver and passenger seatbacks The sew seam of these bolsters are utilized as the tearseams for the SAB deployment Zone of Operation The SAB deploys out of the sew seam of the outboard seatback bolster It deploys from the bolster forward in vehicle between the front door trim and the occupant covering the occupant s torso and pelvis Obstructing the deployment zone of the SAB is prohibited SEAT COVERS MUST NOT BE USED TO COVER THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INFLATABLE CURTAIN Vehicles equipped with the supplemental side airbag system can be identified by ANY of the following SRS AIRBAG Supplemental Restraint System embossed on the face of the B amp C pillar attachment plugs Tags sewn in the sew seam tearseam of the front seat s outboard seat bolsters Warning label on the rear face of the front doors above the latch The third character in the VIN is 8 Monroney label OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM VERIFICATION After modification wor2. 09 01 2014 2015 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION RAM C V FRONTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ADVANCED MULTI STAGE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SYSTEM VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS It is imperative that all front and side restraint system components remain in their original location and orientation This includes all seat belt components seat belt buckle switches retractors adjustable turning loops and pretensioners retractor and buckle driver and passenger frontal airbags left and right side SABIC s Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain left and right SAB s Seat Airbag and any occupant restraint sensing components ORC module pressure sensors crush zone sensors and restraint systems wiring Any modification removal or relocation of these components may be detrimental to the occupant restraint system and is prohibited Any vehicle modifications that may affect the deployment characteristics of the front or side airbag systems must be verified through vehicle calibration impact testing No modifications or equipment can obstruct the area between the steering wheel and the occupant No modifications or equipment can obstruct the area on top of the passenger side of the instrument panel or between the passenger side of the instrument panel and the occupants Front Impact Restraint System The front restraint system is comprised of the following components Advanced Multi stage Driver Airbag Advanced Multi stage Fron
3. are must be taken not to disturb this controller for any reason It is also important that no modifications are made in this area as this may affect the performance of the front airbag system DO NOT modify remove or relocate the ORC or wiring DO NOT disturb the 3 screws used to mount the ORC to the vehicle DO NOT route wiring or other components in the area surrounding the ORC DO NOT place anything in contact with the ORC SEAT BELT RETRACTORS AND PRETENSIONERS ALL PASSENGER SEATING POSITIONS The driver and front passenger seat belt retractors incorporate pretensioners that help to reduce the seat belt slack in the Seat Belt Restraint System And they also incorporate an advanced technology to limit peak force levels to an occupant torso in a severe event Any modification removal or relocation to the seat belt retractors is prohibited SEAT BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER FRONT DRIVER and PASSENGER SEATING POSITIONS The driver and front passenger seat belt buckles incorporate pretensioners that help to reduce the seat belt slack in the Seat Belt Restraint System SEATBELT SYSTEMS The seatbelt system is comprised of the following components Driver Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Driver Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Front Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Switch Driver S
4. eat Belt Retractor Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Adjustable Turning Loops Seat Belt Wiring System Readiness Lamp 09 01 2014 2015 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION RAM C V SEAT BELT WIRING All seatbelt wiring must remain intact and may not be used for any other purpose This also includes the driver and front passenger seat wiring Any electrical connector that is yellow is part of the restraint system and should not be modified or used for other purposes KNEE BLOCKER LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL The lower steering column cover area and glove box also known as Knee Blockers are integral parts of the airbag restraint system These areas include energy absorbing features and must not be removed or modified in any manner including the attachment of any auxiliary switches or parts Certified to the Federal Regulations that allow less forceful front airbags Always use seat belts Children 12 and under should always be in a back seat correctly using an infant or child restraint system or a seatbelt that is right for their age and size DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG The driver knee airbag is mounted below the driver knee blocker under the Instrument panel Zone of Operation The driver knee airbag covers the full length of the driver knee blocker and from the bottom of the knee blocker up to the bottom of the steering column STEERING COLUMN In order for
5. k is complete the modifier must confirm the occupant restraint system readiness as follows Turn the ignition key on The System Readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate for six to eight seconds and then turn off If the System Readiness Lamp fails to illuminate cycles on and off or does not turn off the modifier must have the condition corrected by a Chrysler Group LLC dealership before shipping OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER ORC The Occupant Restraint Control Module is located under the instrument panel on the floor sheet metal and is surrounded by a plastic trim cover Care must be taken not to disturb this controller for any reason It is also important that no modifications are made in this area as this may affect the performance of the side airbag system DO NOT modify remove or relocate the ORC or wiring DO NOT disturb the 3 screws used to mount the ORC to the vehicle DO NOT route wiring or other components in the area surrounding the ORC DO NOT place anything in contact with the ORC Bi coiaay ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT HEADRESTS If equipped DO NOT modify or remove Active Head Restraint headrests or wiring
6. n the seats will affect the deployment characteristics of the SAB s Any object placed in the deployment zone will compromise the SAB during deployment Side Impact Restraint System The side impact restraint system is comprised of the following components SABIC Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain SAB Seat Airbag Driver Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Driver Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Front Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Switch Driver Seat Belt Retractor Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Pressure Sensors Front Doors Side Crush Zone Sensors Lower B Pillars Side Crush Zone Sensors Sliding Door Sills Side Crush Zone Sensors Rearward of C Pillars 09 01 2014 2015 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION RAM C V System Readiness Lamp Side Airbag System Wiring SIDE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WIRING All side restraint system wiring must remain intact and may not be used for any other purpose This also includes the driver and front passenger seat wiring Any electrical connector that is yellow is part of the restraint system and should not be modified or used for other purposes SIDE AIRBAG SABIC The supplemental side airbag inflatable curtains SABIC are located behind the headliner above the doors following the full
7. sure sensors crush zone sensors and restraint systems wiring Any modification removal or relocation of these components may be detrimental to the occupant restraint system and is prohibited Any vehicle modifications that may affect the deployment characteristics of the front or side impact restraint systems should be verified through vehicle calibration impact testing Any vehicle modifications that may affect the deployment kinematics of the side airbag restraint systems SABIC Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain or SAB Seat Airbag airbag systems must be verified through vehicle calibration impact testing No modifications or equipment can obstruct the area between the Driver and Passenger Door Trim and the occupants Obstructing these zones is prohibited The side crash sensing in the Side Impact Restraint system is tuned to the factory body side configuration Modification to the side of the vehicle including side lifts hoists running boards swing out steps or other accessories may be detrimental to the available supplemental side airbag system performance and is prohibited Any modifications on vehicles with SABIC s must not allow for dividers cages boxes or any rigid structure within a zone of 10 inches of the headliner to the top of door front to rear down to the beltline bottom of door glass Any objects permanently placed within this zone will compromise the SABIC during deployment Any modifications or coverings o
8. t Passenger Airbag Driver Knee Airbag Driver Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Driver Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Front Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Driver Seat Belt Buckle Switch Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Switch Driver Seat Belt Retractor Front Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Occupant Restraint Controller ORC Front and Side Airbag System Wiring System Readiness Lamp FRONT RESTRAINT SYSTEM WIRING All front restraint system wiring must remain intact and may not be used for any other purpose This also includes the driver and front passenger seat wiring Any electrical connector that is yellow is part of the restraint system and should not be modified or used for other purposes OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEM VERIFICATION After modification work is complete the modifier must confirm the occupant restraint system readiness as follows Turn the ignition key on The System Readiness lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate for six to eight seconds and then turn off If the System Readiness Lamp fails to illuminate cycles on and off or does not turn off the modifier must have the condition corrected by a Chrysler Group LLC dealership before shipping OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER ORC The Occupant Restraint Control Module is located under the instrument panel on the floor sheet metal and is surrounded by a plastic trim cover C
9. the steering column to perform properly it must not be modified in any manner This includes all components that are adjacent to or attached to the steering column such as the steering wheel the shrouds and the upper and lower support brackets Caution must also be exercised to ensure that nothing is placed in the axial path of the steering column nor that any of the designed clearance gaps are disturbed FRONT BUMPER SYSTEM If the front bumper and bumper mounting system are removed temporarily the front bumper and bumper mounting system must be reinstalled in accordance with the instructions provided in the current minivan service manual The front bumper and bumper mounting system cannot be replaced with parts other than OEM The crash sensing of the front airbag systems is tuned in part to the front bumper The original front bumper system beam brackets and fascia must be retained No modifications deletions or additions to the bumper i e bumper mounted bicycle racks etc are permitted SIDE RESTRAINT SYSTEM VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS It is imperative that all front and side restraint system components remain in their original location and orientation This includes all seat belt components seat belt buckle switches retractors adjustable turning loops and pretensioners driver and passenger frontal airbags left and right side SABIC s left and right SAB s and any occupant restraint sensing components ORC module pres
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