The Safety Canopy
威
is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the
headliner, above the first and second row seats. The Safety Canopy
威
is
designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to
further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover
events.
The fact that the Safety Canopy
威
did not activate in a collision does not
mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the
forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. The Safety
Canopy
威
is designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or rollover
events, not in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the
collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood.
WARNING:
Several Safety
Canopy
威
system
components get hot after inflation.
Do not touch them after inflation.
WARNING:
If the Safety Canopy
威
system has deployed, the
Safety Canopy
威
will not function again unless replaced. The
Safety Canopy
威
system (including the A, B, C, and D pillar trim and
headliner) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If
the Safety Canopy
威
is not replaced, it will not function again, which
will increase the risk of injury in a future collision.
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the
Airbag readiness
section in the
Instrument Cluster
chapter. Routine maintenance of the
side airbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
•
The readiness light (same light as for front airbag system) will either
flash or stay lit.
•
The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is
turned on.
•
A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat
periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.
2009 Mariner
(mrn)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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