Ford Taurus 2010 Owners Manual
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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. Seating and Safety Restraints 181 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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. Seating and Safety Restraints 182 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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. Seating and Safety Restraints 183 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
•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. Seating and Safety Restraints 184 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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. Seating and Safety Restraints 185 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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. Seating and Safety Restraints 186 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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. Seating and Safety Restraints 187 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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. Seating and Safety Restraints 188 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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 Seating and Safety Restraints 189 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)
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. Seating and Safety Restraints 190 2010 Taurus(500) Owners Guide(own2002), 1st Printing USA(fus)