Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Manual

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Occupant protection
WARNINGS
If the restraints system is not
serviced when a warning is given,
the airbags and seat belt buckle
pretensioners may not function properly
in the event of a collision, or may deploy
unexpectedly.
The airbags, seat belt buckle
pretensioners and energy
management retractors will activate only
once. Once activated, THE AIRBAGS,
SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONERS
AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT
RETRACTORS WILL NOT FUNCTION
AGAIN AND MUST BE REPLACED
IMMEDIATELY. The crash sensor must
also be replaced. If the airbags are
not replaced, the unrepaired area will
increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Ford Intelligent Safety System
(ISS), bull bars and other
accessories
Ford’s unique Intelligent Safety System
(ISS) uses a network of sensors to
control sophisticated restraint systems,
including two stage driver and single
stage passenger airbags, to tailor the
level of protection to suit the severity of
the crash, the driver seating position and
the use of seatbelts.
WARNINGS
Do not fit any bull bar to your
vehicle as this may interfere with
the operation of the ISS, including airbag
deployment, and could result in injury to
yourself and others. Fitment of a bull bar
may also void the vehicle’s compliance
with Australian Design Rules.
If the warning light does not
illuminate when the ignition is
switched on, or remains
illuminated after the initial self check
period, or flashes, with the text “AIRBAG
FAULT” displayed on the Multi-Function
Display screen, a fault may exist with
the restraints system and it should be
checked by an Authorised Ford Dealer
immediately.
Restraints system secondary
warning
A text message “AIRBAG LAMP FAULT”
appears on the Multi-Function Display
screen with five minute time out if the
warning light is inoperative and if a fault
exists in the restraints system, which
includes the airbags and seat belt buckle
pretensioners. If this occurs the system
should be checked by an Authorised
Ford Dealer immediately.
Restraints system
maintenance and servicing
The airbag and seat belt buckle
pretensioner systems fitted to
your vehicle do not require regular
maintenance.
However, if any of the following occur,
see your Authorised Ford Dealer without
delay for corrective action:
• The restraints system warning light
does not operate briefly when the
ignition key is turned on, or
• The restraints system warning light
illuminates while driving, or
• The airbag warning text appears on
the Multi-Function Display screen.