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    							•This will enable the Belt-Minderfeature for that seating position if it
    is currently disabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will
    flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three
    seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning
    light flashing four times per second for three seconds again.
    AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
    The airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to work in
    conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front
    outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term
    “supplemental restraint” means the airbags are intended as a supplement
    to the safety belts. Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus
    safety belts in impacts for which the airbags are designed to deploy, and
    airbags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not
    deploy.
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    							Important supplemental restraint system precautions
    Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or
    gently and the risk of injury from a
    deploying airbag is greatest close to
    the trim covering the airbag module.
    WARNING:All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver,
    should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air
    bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.
    WARNING:When possible, all children 12 years old and under
    should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.
    WARNING:National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
    (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches
    (25 cm) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag module.
    WARNING:Never place your arm over the airbag module as a
    deploying airbag can result in serious arm fractures or other
    injuries.
    Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag:
    •Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
    pedals comfortably.
    •Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright
    position.
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    							WARNING:Do not put anything on or over the airbag module.
    Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause
    those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso
    causing serious injury.
    WARNING:Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the
    airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your
    authorized dealer.
    WARNING:Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of
    the vehicle (including frame, bumper, front end body structure
    and tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system,
    increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the
    vehicle.
    Children and airbags
    Children must always be properly
    restrained. Accident statistics
    suggest that children are safer when
    properly restrained in the rear
    seating positions than in the front
    seating position. Failure to follow
    these instructions may increase the
    risk of injury in a collision.
    WARNING:Airbags can kill
    or injure a child in a child
    seat.NEVERplace a rear-facing
    child seat in front of an active
    airbag. If you must use a
    forward-facing child seat in the
    front seat, move the seat all the
    way back.
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    							How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?
    The airbag SRS is designed to
    activate when the vehicle sustains
    longitudinal deceleration sufficient
    to cause the sensors to close an
    electrical circuit that initiates airbag
    inflation. The fact that the airbags
    did not inflate in a collision does not
    mean that something is wrong with
    the system. Rather, it means the
    forces were not of the type
    sufficient to cause activation. Front
    airbags are designed to inflate in
    frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or
    rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal
    deceleration.
    The airbags inflate and deflate
    rapidly upon activation. After airbag
    deployment, it is normal to notice a
    smoke-like, powdery residue or
    smell the burnt propellant. This may
    consist of cornstarch, talcum
    powder (to lubricate the bag) or
    sodium compounds (e.g., baking
    soda) that result from the
    combustion process that inflates the
    airbag. Small amounts of sodium
    hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none
    of the residue is toxic.
    While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, contact
    with a deploying airbag may also cause abrasions or swelling. Temporary
    hearing loss is also a possibility as a result of the noise associated with a
    deploying airbag. Because airbags must inflate rapidly and with
    considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as
    fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to
    occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of
    position at the time of airbag deployment. Thus, it is extremely
    important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the
    airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.
    WARNING:Several air bag system components get hot after
    inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.
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    							WARNING:If the air bag has deployed,the air bag will not
    function again and must be replaced immediately.If the air
    bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury
    in a collision.
    The SRS consists of:
    •driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and
    airbags).
    •side airbags and Safety Canopy. Refer toSeat-mounted side airbag
    systemandSafety Canopysystemlater in this chapter.
    •one or more impact and safing sensors.
    •driver and front passenger safety belt pretensioner
    •a readiness light and tone.
    •diagnostic module.
    •the electrical wiring which connects the components.
    •Front passenger sensing system. Refer toFront passenger sensing
    systemlater in this chapter.
    •“Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp. Refer to
    Front passenger sensing systemlater in this chapter.
    The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the
    supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the impact
    sensors), the system wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag
    back up power and the airbag ignitors.
    Front passenger sensing system
    The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory
    requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208
    and is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger’s frontal
    airbag under certain conditions.
    The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of
    the front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to
    detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the
    front passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or
    disabled (will not inflate).
    The front passenger sensing system will disable (will not inflate) the
    front passenger’s frontal airbag if:
    •the front passenger seat is unoccupied, or has small/medium objects in
    the front seat,
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    							•the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant
    seat that is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions,
    •the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing
    child restraint that is installed according to the manufacturer’s
    instructions,
    •the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat,
    •a front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of
    time,
    •a child or a small person occupies the front passenger seat.
    When the passenger airbag off light is illuminated, the passenger side
    airbag may be disabled to avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries.
    The front passenger sensing system
    uses apassenger airbag offor
    pass airbag offindicator which will
    illuminate and stay lit to remind you
    that the front passenger frontal
    airbag is disabled. The indicator
    lamp is located on the instrument panel above the radio or navigation
    screen.
    Note: The indicator lamp will illuminate for a short period of time when
    the ignition is turned to the on position to confirm it is functional.
    When the front passenger seat is not occupied (empty seat) or in the
    event that the front passenger frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate), the
    indicator lamp will be unlit.
    The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not
    inflate) the front passenger’s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant
    seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected.
    •When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate)
    the front passenger frontal airbag, the indicator lamp will illuminate
    and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger frontal airbag is
    disabled.
    •If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not
    lit, then turn the vehicle off, remove the child restraint from the
    vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint
    manufacturer’s instructions.
    The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable (may inflate)
    the front passenger’s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a
    person of adult size is sitting properly in the front passenger seat.
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    							•When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger
    frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator will be unlit and stay unlit.
    If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat, but the
    passenger airbag offorpass airbag offindicator lamp is lit, it is
    possible that the person isn’t sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
    •Turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the
    full upright position.
    •Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion,
    with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
    •Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for
    about two minutes. This will allow the system to detect that person
    and enable the passenger’s frontal airbag.
    •If the indicator lamp remains lit even after this, the person should be
    advised to ride in the rear seat.
    OccupantPass Airbag Off
    Indicator LightPassenger Airbag
    Empty seat Unlit Disabled
    Small child in child
    safety seat or boosterLit Disabled
    Small child with safety
    belt buckled or
    unbuckledLit Disabled
    Adult Unlit Enabled
    WARNING:Even with Advanced Restraints Systems, children
    12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating
    position.
    After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’s
    very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated
    occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the
    seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting
    improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For
    example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward,
    leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of
    injury during a crash is greatly increased.
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    							WARNING:Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat
    back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion
    and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting
    in serious injury or death in a crash.
    Always sit upright against your seatback, with your feet on the floor.
    The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects
    placed on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the front
    passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the
    passenger airbag is disabled, thepass airbag offlamp may or may not
    be illuminated according to the table below.
    ObjectsPass Airbag Off
    Indicator LightPassenger Airbag
    Small (i.e. three-ring
    binder, small purse,
    bottled water)Unlit Disabled
    Medium (i.e. heavy
    briefcase, fully packed
    luggage)Lit Disabled
    Empty seat, or small
    to medium object with
    safety belt buckledLit Disabled
    If you think that the status of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is
    incorrect, check for the following:
    •Objects lodged underneath the seat
    •Objects between the seat cushion and the center console (if
    equipped)
    •Objects hanging off the seat back
    •Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket (if equipped)
    •Objects placed on the occupant’s lap
    •Cargo interference with the seat
    •Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat
    •Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat
    The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated
    occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system.
    The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due
    to the conditions described in the list above.
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    							WARNING:To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:
    Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or
    hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.
    Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between
    the seat and the center console (if equipped).
    Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for
    proper airbag Status.
    Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front
    passenger seat sensing system.
    In case there is a problem with the
    front passenger sensing system, the
    airbag readiness lamp in the
    instrument cluster will stay lit.
    If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:
    The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects that
    may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering
    with the seat.
    If objects are lodged and/or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take
    the following steps to remove the obstruction:
    •Pull the vehicle over.
    •Turn the vehicle off.
    •Driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged
    underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.
    •Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
    •Restart the vehicle.
    •Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is
    no longer illuminated
    •If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not
    be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.
    DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle
    immediately to an authorized dealer.
    If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to
    accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer
    Relationship Center at the phone number shown in theCustomer
    Assistancechapter of thisOwner’s Guide.
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    							WARNING:Any alteration/modification to the front passenger
    seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing
    system.
    Determining if the system is operational
    The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in the
    instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the
    system. Refer to theWarning lights and chimessection in the
    Instrument Clusterchapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not
    required.
    A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
    •The readiness light (same light
    for front and side airbag system)
    will either flash or stay lit.
    •The readiness light will not
    illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.
    •A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat
    periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.
    If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental
    restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless
    serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a
    collision.
    Seat-mounted side airbag system
    WARNING:Do not place objects or mount equipment on or
    near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front
    seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a
    deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the
    risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.
    WARNING:Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of
    accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side
    airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident.
    WARNING:Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag
    could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback.
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