If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:
The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects that
may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering
with the seat.
If objects are lodged and/or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take
the following steps to remove the obstruction:
•
Pull the vehicle over.
•
Turn the vehicle off.
•
Driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.
•
Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
•
Restart the vehicle.
•
Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is
no longer illuminated
•
If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not
be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.
DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle
immediately to an authorized dealer.
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
chapter of this Owner’s Guide.
WARNING:
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 light in the
instrument cluster or a backup 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.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
•
The readiness light (same light
for front and side airbag system)
will either flash or stay lit.
•
The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.
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