Ford Focus 2004 Owner's Manual page 103

Note: A loud bang will be heard
when an air bag deploys and it is
normal to see a cloud of harmless
powdery residue.
Front air bags
Extreme Hazard! Do not use
a child restraint on a seat
protected by an operational air
bag in front of it!
There is a risk of death or serious
injury when the air bag deploys.
The safest place for children is
properly restrained in the rear
seats.
The seat and back rest must be set
correctly for the air bag to be
optimally effective. Refer to section
Sitting in the correct position on
page 85.
This is the ideal driving position
and helps reduce the risk of injury
from sitting too close to an inflating
air bag.
Front passengers should also sit
with the seatback reclined at an
angle of approximately 20 - 25
degrees to gain maximum air bag
protection.
Seating and safety restraints
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