Ford 2005 Freestyle Owner's Manual page 138

Seating and Safety Restraints
Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined
too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the
decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or
death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seatback, with your
feet on the floor.
The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects
placed on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the front
passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the
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.
If it is necessary to modify an advanced front air bag 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.
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Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Light
Unlit
Unlit
Lit
Lit
Passenger Airbag
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled