Ford 2005 Escape Owner's Manual page 126

Seating and Safety Restraints
passenger airbag is disabled, the pass airbag off light may or may not
be illuminated according to the table below.
Objects
Empty seat
Small (i.e. 3 ring
binder, small purse,
bottled water)
Medium (i.e. heavy
briefcase, fully packed
luggage)
Empty seat, Small or
medium object with
safety belt buckled
In case there is a problem with the
passenger sensing system, the
airbag readiness light in the
instrument cluster will stay lit. DO
NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle
immediately to the dealer.
In case there is a problem with the passenger sensing system, the airbag
readiness light in the instrument cluster will stay lit. DO NOT attempt to
repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to the 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 the Customer
Assistance section of this Owner's Guide.
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 SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the status of the system. Refer to Airbag readiness section in
the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is
not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
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Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Light
Unlit
Unlit
Lit
Lit
Passenger Airbag
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled