sensor DODGE VIPER 2005 ZB / 2.G Owners Manual

2.All occupants should wear their lap and shoulder
belts properly.
3.The driver and passenger seats should be moved
back as far as practical to allow the airbags room to
inflate. Additionally, the pedals are power adjustable,
so the driver seat can be moved back and the pedals
moved closer as needed so the driver can be as far from
the airbag as possible. (See section on Power Adjust-
able Pedals for operation.)
4.You should read the instructions provided with your
child safety or booster seat to make sure that you are
using it properly.The airbag system consists of the following:
•Airbag control module and internal crash sensor
•AIRBAG Readiness Light
•Driver and Passenger Airbag/inflator Units
•Passenger Side Airbag On/Off Switch
•Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Light
•Unique Steering Wheel and Column
•Unique Instrument Panel
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Knee Impact Bolster
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How The Airbag System Works
•
A crash sensor in the occupant compartment deter-
mines if a frontal impact is severe enough to require
the airbag. The sensor will not detect side, roll over, or
rear impacts. The crash sensor is connected to the
diagnostic unit and to the airbag/inflator unit.
•The Diagnostic Unit monitors the readiness of the
electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition
switch is in the START or RUN position. These include
all of the items listed above except the knee bolster, the
instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column.
The Diagnostic Unit also turns on the AIRBAG light in
the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when the
ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off. If it
detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns
on the light either momentarily or continuously.
•The Airbag/Inflator Units are in the center of the
steering wheel and in the instrument panel. The words
SRS/AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.
WARNING!
Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel
could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect
you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays
on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you
drive, have the airbag system checked right away.
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WARNING!
Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to manually open them. You may damage
the airbags and you could be injured because the
airbags are not there to protect you. These protective
covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open
only when the airbags are inflating.
•When the crash sensors detect an impact requiring the
airbags, they signal the inflator units. A large quantity
of non toxic nitrogen gas is generated to inflate the
airbags. The airbag covers separate and fold out of the
way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags
fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds. This is only
about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes.
The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to
restrain the driver and right front passenger. The
airbag gas is vented through the airbag materialtowards the instrument panel. In this way the airbags
do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.
•The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and
position you for the best interaction with the airbags.
If A Deployment Occurs
The airbag system is designed to deploy when the impact
sensors detect a moderate to severe frontal collision, to
help restrain the driver and right front passenger, and
then to immediately deflate.
NOTE:A frontal collision that is not severe enough to
need airbag protection will not activate the system. This
does not mean something is wrong with the airbag
system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any
or all of the following may occur:
•The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra-
sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and right
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CAUTION!
The Low Tire Pressure (LTP) system has been opti-
mized for the original equipment tires and wheels.
The LTP system pressures have been established for
the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable
operation or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. After-market wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant or balance
beads if your vehicle is equipped with the LTP
system as damage to the sensors may result.
TIRE CHAINS
Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
SNOW TIRES
There are no snow tires that are compatible with the
wheels on this vehicle.
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
10 Cartridge
Fuse 30
Amp
GreenBatt-Switch, Ignition (Run/Start/
Accy)
11 Mini Fuse
20 Amp
YellowBatt-Relay Contact, Auto Shut-
down
12 Mini Fuse
20 Amp
YellowSecondary Power Outlet Feed
13 Mini Fuse
15 Amp
BlueBatt-Flasher, Hazard
14 Mini Fuse
15 Amp
BlueRear 02 Sensor to Heater RelayCavity Fuse Circuits
15 Mini Fuse
20 Amp
YellowElectric Heated RR. WDO (EBL)
16, 17 Mini Fuse
20 Amp
YellowFused Feed-Cigar Lighter
18 Mini Fuse
15 Amp
BlueBatt-Locks, Power Door
19 Mini Fuse
15 Amp
BlueBatt
20 Mini Fuse
15 Amp
BlueFeed-Courtesy, Dome, Visor, Illu-
minated Entry, Reading
21 Mini Fuse
15 Amp
BlueFuse Feed to Stop Lamp Switch
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
22 Mini Fuse
15 Amp
BlueBattery to AC Clutch Relay
23, 24 Mini Fuse
10 Amp
RedAirbag, Ignition Run
25-29 ISO RE-
LAYBatt-Relay Contact, High Blower
Motor
30-34 MICRO
RELAYBatt-Relay-Starter Contact to So-
lenoid
35-39 MICRO
RELAYFeed-Auto Shutdown Relay Coil
40-44 MICRO
RELAYFeed-Horn (From Relay)
45-49 MICRO
RELAYBatt-Relay-Headlamps
50-54 MICRO
RELAYRelay-A/C Clutch Output from
Relay Contact (B+)Cavity Fuse Circuits
55-59 MICRO
RELAYLeft/Right Downstream Oxygen
Sensor Output Feed FR
60, 61 Mini Fuse
15 Amp
BlueIgnition Start/Run Relay Coil
62, 63 Mini Fuse
15 Amp
BlueIgnition Start/Run Gauges
64, 65 Mini Fuse
10 Amp
RedIgnition Start/Run Airbag
66, 67 Mini Fuse
20 Amp
YellowFeed-Ign Run/Acc Wiper Switch
68, 69 Mini Fuse
20 Amp
YellowLeft HID Headlamp
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