Objects
Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Light
Passenger
Airbag
Empty seat
Unlit
Disabled
Small (i.e. 3 ring binder, small
purse, bottled water)
Unlit
Disabled
Medium (i.e. heavy briefcase,
fully packed luggage)
Lit
Disabled
Empty seat, Small or medium
object with safety belt buckled
Lit
Disabled
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.
The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to
an occupant in the center seating position.
An out of position front center occupant could affect the
decision of the front passenger sensing system.
If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag 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 Owners Guide.
Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may
affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system.
Determining if the system is operational
The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator in the
instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the
system. Refer to the
Warning lights and chimes
section in the
Instrument
Cluster
chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.
2006 Taurus
(tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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