Ford 2006 Transit, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Airbags
WARNINGS
Do not modify the front of your
vehicle in any way. This could
adversely affect deployment of the
airbags.
Original text according to ECE
R94.01: Extreme Hazard! Do not
use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an air bag in
front of it!
Wear a seat belt and keep
sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. Only
when you use the seat belt properly,
can it hold you in a position that
allows the airbag to achieve its
optimum effect. See
Sitting in the
correct position (page 74).
Have repairs to the steering
wheel, steering column, seats,
airbags and seat belts carried out by
properly trained technicians.
Keep the areas in front of the
airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the
airbag covers.
Do not poke sharp objects into
areas where airbags are fitted.
This could damage and adversely
affect deployment of the airbags.
Use seat covers designed for
seats with side airbags. Have
these fitted by properly trained
technicians.
Note: You will hear a loud bang and
see a cloud of harmless powdery
residue if an airbag deploys. This is
normal.
Note: The front passenger airbag
protects both positions of a double
seat.
Note: Only wipe airbag covers with
a damp cloth.
The airbag system comprises:
• a driver airbag
• a front passenger airbag
• side airbags
• seat belt pretensioners
• crash sensors
• an airbag warning lamp
• an electronic control and
diagnostic unit.
Driver and front passenger
airbags
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Occupant protection