Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Manual

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SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG
AND SIDE THORAX AIRBAG
SYSTEM OPERATION
(where fitted)
WARNINGS
Do not block, obstruct or
cover the side thorax airbag
(where fitted) because it may prevent
proper deployment of the airbag and
increase your risk of injury. For example,
do not lean your head on the door or
hang a coat or jacket over the seatback.
Do not use accessory seat
covers.
Do not attempt to service, repair
or modify the side curtain airbag
and side thorax airbag system. Please
refer to your Ford dealer.
Do not lean your head on the
door. The side curtain airbag
could injure you as it deploys from the
headliner.
If the side curtain airbag has
deployed, the side curtain airbag
will not function again and must be
replaced immediately. The side curtain
airbag system (including the A, B and
C-pillar trims) must be inspected and
serviced by a qualified technician in
accordance with the vehicle service
manual. If the side curtain airbag is not
replaced, the unrepaired area will
increase the risk of injury in a collision.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT
BELT. The wearing of seat belts is
required by law, even when airbags are
fitted.
Occupant protection
Note:
The side curtain airbag will not
interfere with children restrained using
a properly installed child or booster
seat because it is designed to inflate
downward from the headliner above the
doors along the side window openings.
How does the side curtain
airbag and side thorax airbag
system work?
The side curtain airbag and side thorax
airbag system consists of the following:
• A thorax airbag similar to the side
head and thorax airbag but with a
smaller nylon bag.
• An inflatable nylon curtain (airbag)
with a gas generator concealed
behind the headliner and above
the doors, one on each side of the
vehicle.
The headliner will flex to open above
the side doors to allow the side curtain
airbag to deploy. The same warning
light, electronic control and diagnostic
unit as used for the front airbags.