Ford Focus 2004 Owner's Manual page 91

The air bag will inflate between the
door panel and occupant. Once the
occupant's body contacts the air
bag, the propellant escapes thereby
cushioning the impact.
The side bags are not activated
in minor lateral collisions,
front or rear collisions.
The crash sensors for the side air
bags are located under the
outboard side of the seats, fixed to
the floor. If water has entered the
floor area, do not start the vehicle.
Keep the sensors free from water,
heavy or sharp objects.
Seating and safety restraints
sensors attached to the seats as
well as to the roof lining should
only be carried out by properly
trained technicians. Injuries may
result if the side air bags are
triggered inadvertently.
Do not block, obstruct or cover
the air bag because it may
prevent proper deployment.
Do not poke any sharp objects
into the areas where air bags are
fitted. This could damage the air
bags.
Do not use any accessory seat
covers that are not specifically
designed for seats with side air
bags. These seat covers must be
fitted by properly trained
technicians.
Repairs to either of the
front seat covers, the
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