Ford 2008 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual page 137

The Safety Canopy™ is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the
headliner, above the first and second row seats. The Safety Canopy™ is
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 Canopy™ did 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
Canopy™ is 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.
Several Safety Canopy™
system components get hot
after inflation. Do not touch them
after inflation.
If the Safety Canopy™ system has deployed, the Safety
Canopy™ will not function again unless replaced. The
Safety Canopy™ system (including the A, B and C pillar trim)
must be inspected and serviced by a authorized dealer. If the
Safety Canopy™ is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the
risk of injury in a 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 the Airbag readiness
section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the
side airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
• The readiness 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.
2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
137