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    							WARNING:Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the
    airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an
    airbag. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
    WARNING:All occupants of the vehicle should always wear
    their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided.
    How does the side airbag system work?
    The design and development of the side airbag system included
    recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of
    automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working
    Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of
    injuries related to the deployment of side airbags.
    The side airbag system consists of
    the following:
    •An inflatable nylon bag (airbag)
    with a gas generator concealed
    behind the outboard bolster of
    the driver and front passenger
    seatbacks.
    •A special seat cover designed to
    allow airbag deployment.
    •The same warning light,
    electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags.
    •Crash sensors located on the B and C pillars (one sensor on each
    pillar on each side of the vehicle).
    Side airbags, in combination with safety belts, can help reduce the risk of
    severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.
    The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the
    front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected by
    the collision will be inflated. The airbag was designed to inflate between
    the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided
    occupants in side impact collisions.
    The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral
    deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit
    that initiates airbag inflation.
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    							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. Side airbags are designed
    to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or
    near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral
    deceleration.
    WARNING:Several air bag system components get hot after
    inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.
    WARNING:If the side
    airbag has deployed,the
    airbag will not function again.
    The side airbag system
    (including the seat) must be
    inspected and serviced by an
    authorized dealer.If the airbag
    is not replaced, the unrepaired
    area will increase the risk of injury
    in a collision.
    Safety Canopysystem
    WARNING:Do not place
    objects or mount equipment
    on or near the headliner at the
    siderail that may come into
    contact with a deploying Safety
    Canopy. Failure to follow these
    instructions may increase the risk
    of personal injury in the event of a
    collision.
    WARNING:Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety
    Canopycould injure you as it deploys from the headliner.
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    							WARNING:Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the
    Safety Canopysystem, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or
    the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy. See your
    authorized dealer.
    WARNING:All occupants of the vehicle including the driver
    should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS
    and Safety Canopysystem is provided.
    WARNING:To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place
    objects in the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy.
    How does the Safety Canopysystem work?
    The design and development of the
    Safety Canopysystem included
    recommended testing procedures
    that were developed by a group of
    automotive safety experts known as
    the Side Airbag Technical Working
    Group. These recommended testing
    procedures help reduce the risk of
    injuries related to the deployment of
    side airbags (including the Safety
    Canopy).
    The Safety Canopysystem consists
    of the following:
    •An inflatable nylon curtain with a
    gas generator concealed behind
    the headliner and above the doors
    (one on each side of vehicle).
    •A headliner designed to flex open
    above the side doors to allow Safety Canopydeployment.
    •The same readiness airbag light, electronic control and diagnostic unit
    as used for the front airbags.
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    							•Two crash sensors mounted on the B pillar (one on each side of the
    vehicle).
    •Two crash sensors located at the C pillar behind the rear doors (one
    on each side of the vehicle).
    •Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM).
    The Safety Canopysystem, in combination with safety belts, can help
    reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact
    collision or rollover event.
    Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in
    the second row seats. The Safety Canopywill not interfere with
    children restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat
    because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the
    doors along the side window opening.
    The Safety Canopysystem is designed to activate when the vehicle
    sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the side crash sensor to
    close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopyinflation or when
    a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor.
    The Safety Canopyis mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the
    headliner, above each row of seats. In certain lateral collisions or rollover
    events, the Safety Canopysystem will be activated, regardless of which
    seats are occupied. The Safety Canopyis designed to inflate between
    the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection
    provided in side impact collisions and rollover events.
    The fact that the Safety Canopydid not activate 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. The Safety
    Canopyis designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or rollover
    events, not in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the
    collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood.
    WARNING:Several Safety Canopysystem components get hot
    after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.
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    							WARNING:If the Safety
    Canopysystem has
    deployed, the Safety Canopywill
    not function again unless replaced.
    The Safety Canopysystem
    (including the A, B, C, and D
    pillar trim and headliner) must be
    inspected and serviced by an
    authorized dealer. If the Safety
    Canopyis not replaced, it will
    not function again, which will
    increase the risk of injury in a
    future collision.
    Determining if the system is operational
    The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
    indicate the condition of the system. Refer to theAirbag readiness
    section in theInstrument Clusterchapter. Routine maintenance of the
    airbag is not required.
    Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the
    following:
    •The readiness airbag light (same light as for front 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 light are repaired.
    If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced
    at your an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system
    may not function properly in the event of a collision or rollover event.
    SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
    The SOS Post-Crash Alert automatically flashes the turn signal lamps and
    sounds the horn three times at four second intervals in the event of a
    serious impact that deploys an airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
    Canopy) or the safety belt pretensioners.
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    							The SOS Post-Crash Alert can be turned off when any one of the
    following actions are taken by the driver or any other person:
    •pressing the hazard control button,
    •or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter.
    The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power.
    Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles
    For disposal of airbags or airbag equipped vehicles, see your authorized
    dealer. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel.
    SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
    See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety
    restraints for children. Also seeAirbag supplemental restraint system
    (SRS)in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags.
    Important child restraint precautions
    WARNING:Always make sure your child is secured properly in
    a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight.
    Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle.
    Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an
    increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
    WARNING:All children are shaped differently. The
    Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable
    child height, age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety
    organizations or are the minimum requirements of law. Ford
    recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety
    Technician (CPST) and your pediatrician to make sure your child seat
    is appropriate for your child, and is compatible with and properly
    installed in the vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST
    contact the NHTSA toll free at 1-888-327-4236 or on the internet at
    http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Failure to properly restrain children in safety
    seats made especially for their height, age, and weight may result in an
    increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
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    							Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
    Child size, height, weight, or ageRecommended
    restraint type
    Infants or
    toddlersChildren weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
    (generally age four or younger)Use a child safety
    seat (sometimes
    called an infant
    carrier,
    convertible seat,
    or toddler seat).
    Small
    childrenChildren who have outgrown or no
    longer properly fit in a child safety
    seat (generally children who are less
    than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall,
    are greater than age four (4) and less
    than age twelve (12), and between
    40 lbs (18 kg) and 80 lbs (36 kg) and
    upward to 100 lbs (45 kg) if
    recommended by your child restraint
    manufacturer)Use a
    belt-positioning
    booster seat.
    Larger
    childrenChildren who have outgrown or no
    longer properly fit in a belt-positioning
    booster seat (generally children who
    are at least 4 feet 9 inches
    (1.45 meters) tall or greater than 80 lb
    (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if
    recommended by child restraint
    manufacturer)Use a vehicle
    safety belt having
    the lap belt snug
    and low across
    the hips, shoulder
    belt centered
    across the
    shoulder and
    chest, and
    seatback upright.
    •You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and
    toddlers in the U.S. and Canada.
    •Many states and provinces require that small children use approved
    booster seats until they reach age eight, a height of 4 ft 9 in
    (1.45 meters) tall, or 80 lb (36 kg). Check your local and state or
    provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of
    children in your vehicle.
    •When possible, always properly restrain children twelve (12) years of
    age and under in a rear seating position of your vehicle. Accident
    statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in
    the rear seating positions than in a front seating position.
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    							Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
    Restraint
    TypeChild
    WeightUse any attachment method as indicated
    below by “X”
    LATCH
    (lower
    anchors
    and
    top
    tether
    anchor)LATCH
    (lower
    anchors
    only)Safety
    belt
    and
    top
    tether
    anchorSafety
    belt and
    LATCH
    (lower
    anchors
    and top
    tether
    anchor)Safety
    belt
    only
    Rear
    facing
    child seatUp to
    48 lb
    (21 kg)XX
    Forward
    facing
    child seatUp to
    48 lb
    (21 kg)XXX
    Forward
    facing
    child seatOver
    48 lb
    (21 kg)XX
    WARNING:Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
    NEVER place 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
    vehicle seat all the way back. When possible, all children age 12 and
    under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. If all
    children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating
    position, properly restrain the largest child in the front seat.
    WARNING:Always carefully follow the instructions and
    warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to
    determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child’s size,
    height, weight, or age. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
    instructions and warnings provided for installation and use in
    conjunction with the instructions and warnings provided by the vehicle
    manufacturer. A safety seat that is improperly installed or utilized, is
    inappropriate for your child’s height, age, or weight or does not
    properly fit the child may increase the risk of serious injury or death.
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    							WARNING:Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap
    while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the
    child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury or
    death.
    WARNING:Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child.
    They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or
    death in a collision.
    WARNING:Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster
    seat. These objects may become projectiles in a collision or
    sudden stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury.
    WARNING:Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder
    belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces
    the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk
    of injury or death in a collision.
    WARNING:Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
    unattended in your vehicle.
    Transporting children
    Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is
    appropriate for their age, height and weight. All children are shaped
    differently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided are
    recommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The National
    Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides education and
    training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in
    the correct restraint system. Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA
    Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and your
    pediatrician to make sure your seat is appropriate for your child and
    properly installed in the vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting station and
    CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at1-888-327-4236or on the internet
    at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov.
    Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adult
    passengers in your vehicle.
    If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by your
    child safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can be
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    							restrained properly, then restrain the child in the child safety seat or
    with the belt-positioning booster. Remember that child seats and
    belt-positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children of
    different heights, ages and weights. Children who are too large for child
    safety seats or belt-positioning boosters (as specified by your child safety
    seat manufacturer) should always properly wear safety belts.
    SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
    Infant and/or toddler seats
    Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the
    child.
    When installing a child safety seat:
    •Review and follow the information
    presented in theAirbag
    supplemental restraint system
    (SRS)section in this chapter.
    •Carefully follow all of the
    manufacturer’s instructions
    included with the safety seat you
    put in your vehicle. If you do not
    install and use the safety seat
    properly, the child may be injured
    in a sudden stop or collision.
    Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place 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 vehicle seat all the
    way back.
    Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating
    position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated and
    restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the
    largest child in the front seat.
    Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder
    belts
    Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
    Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating
    position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated and
    restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the
    largest child in the front seat.
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