Supplementary Restraints System; Principle Of Operation; Driver Airbag - Ford EXPLORER Supplemental Owner's Manual

Supplementary Restraints System

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNING: Extreme Hazard! Never
use a rearward facing child restraint on
a seat protected by an active airbag in
front of it. Death or serious injury to the
child can occur.
WARNING: Do not modify the front
of your vehicle in any way. This could
adversely affect deployment of the
airbags. Failure to adhere to this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
WARNING: Wear a seatbelt and
keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. Only
when you use the seatbelt correctly, can
it hold you in a position that allows the
airbag to achieve its optimum effect.
Failure to adhere to this warning could
result in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING: Repairs to the steering
wheel, steering column, seats, airbags
and seatbelts must be carried out by an
authorized dealer. Failure to adhere to
this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front
of the airbags free from obstruction. Do
not affix anything to or over the airbag
covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not poke sharp
objects into areas where airbags are
fitted. This could damage and adversely
affect deployment of the airbags. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.
Explorer (CTW) Vehicles Built From: 27-09-2021, CG3954en enGBR, Edition date: 202107, First-Printing
WARNING: Accessory seat covers
not released by Ford Motor Company
could prevent the deployment of the
airbags and increase the risk of injuries
in a crash.
Note: A loud bang sounds and there is a
cloud of harmless powdery residue if an
airbag deploys. This is normal.
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with
a soft, damp cloth.

DRIVER AIRBAG

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The airbag will deploy during significant
frontal and near frontal collisions. The
airbag will inflate within a few thousandths
of a second and deflate on contact with
the occupant, thus cushioning forward
body movement. During minor frontal
collisions, overturns, rear collisions and
side collisions, the airbag will not deploy.
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