Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual page 149

Seating and Safety Restraints
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the
air bag covers that may come into contact with an inflating
air bag.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford
or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
If you are close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously
injure you. Sit against the seatback and position your seat
such that it is as far back from the steering wheel as
possible but still allows you to properly control the vehicle.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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