Ford Focus 3 c346 2013, Manual

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Occupant protection
Side airbags
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Side airbags are fitted inside the
seatback of the front seats. A label
indicates that side airbags are fitted to
your vehicle.
The side airbags will deploy during
significant lateral collisions. Only the
airbag on the side affected by the
collision will deploy. The airbags will
inflate within a few thousandths of a
second and deflate on contact with the
occupants, thus providing protection for
the chest and shoulder areas.
During minor lateral collisions, overturns,
front collisions and rear collisions, the
side airbags will not deploy.
Curtain airbags
Curtain airbags are fitted inside the
trim panels over the front and rear side
windows. Moulded badges in the B-pillar
trim panels indicate that curtain airbags
are fitted to your vehicle.
The curtain airbags will deploy during
significant lateral collisions. Only the
airbag on the side affected by the
collision will deploy. The airbag will
inflate within a few thousandths of a
second and deflate on contact with the
occupants, thus providing protection for
the head.
During minor lateral collisions, front
collisions, rear collisions, or overturns the
curtain airbags will not deploy.
Seat belts
WARNINGS
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 to achieve its
optimum effect. See
Sitting in the
correct position ( page 82 ).
Each seat belt assembly must
only be used by one occupant; it
is dangerous to put a belt around a child
being carried on the occupant’s lap.
Use the correct buckle for each
seat belt.
Do not use a seat belt that is
slack or twisted.
Do not wear thick clothing. The
seat belt must fit tightly around
your body to achieve its optimum effect.
Position the shoulder strap of the
seat belt over the centre of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
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