Get Occupant protection Guide for Ford Fiesta 4 Door Fifth Generation (2003-2008)

Occupant protection

Note: You will hear a loud bang and

PRINCIPLE OF

OPERATION

see a cloud of harmless powdery

residue if an airbag deploys. This is

normal.

Airbags

Note: Only wipe airbag covers with

a damp cloth.

WARNINGS

Do not modify the front of your

vehicle in any way. This could

adversely affect deployment of the

airbags.

The restraint system comprises:

• a driver airbag

• a front passenger airbag

• side airbags

Original text according to ECE

R94.01: Extreme Hazard! Do not

use a rearward facing child restraint

on a seat protected by an airbag in

front of it!

• curtain airbags

• a driver seat belt pretensioner

• a front passenger seat belt

pretensioner

Wear a seat belt and keep

sufficient distance between

• crash sensors

• an airbag warning lamp

• a seat belt reminder

yourself and the steering wheel. Only

when you use the seat belt properly,

can it hold you in a position that

allows the airbag to achieve its

optimum effect. See Sitting in the

correct position (page 73).

• an electronic control and

diagnostic unit.

You can also have your vehicle fitted

with:

Have repairs to the steering

wheel, steering column, seats,

airbags and seat belts carried out by

properly trained technicians.

• an airbag deactivation switch

• an airbag deactivation warning

lamp.

Keep the areas in front of the

airbags free from obstruction.

Do not affix anything to or over the

airbag covers.

Do not poke sharp objects into

areas where airbags are fitted.

This could damage and adversely

affect deployment of the airbags.

Use seat covers designed for

seats with side airbags. Have

these fitted by properly trained

technicians.

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Occupant protection

Driver and front passenger

airbags

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 driver and front passenger

airbags will deploy during significant

frontal collisions or collisions that are

up to 30 degrees from the left or the

right. The airbags will inflate within a

few thousandths of a second and

deflate on contact with the

occupants, thus cushioning forward

body movement. During minor frontal

collisions, overturns, rear collisions

and side collisions, the driver and

front passenger airbags will not

deploy.

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.

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Occupant protection

Curtain airbags

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 73).

Never use a seat belt for more

than one person.

Use the correct buckle for each

seat belt.

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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.

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.

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.

Position the shoulder strap of

the seat belt over the centre of

your shoulder and position the lap

strap tightly across your hips.

The driver and front passenger seat

belt retractors are fitted with a seat

belt pretensioner. Seat belt

pretensioners have a lower

deployment threshold than the

airbags. During minor collisions, it is

possible that only the seat belt

pretensioners will deploy.

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Occupant protection

Press the red button on the buckle

to release the belt. Let it retract

completely and smoothly.

FASTENING THE SEAT

BELTS

WARNING

SEAT BELT HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

Insert the tongue into the buckle

until you hear a distinct click.

You have not fastened the seat belt

properly if you do not hear a click.

E87511

Note: Lifting the slider slightly while

pressing the locking button makes it

easier to release the locking

mechanism.

E74124

To raise or lower, press the locking

button on the adjuster and move as

necessary.

E85817

Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock

if you pull it sharply or if the vehicle is

on a slope.

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Occupant protection

USING SEAT BELTS

DURING PREGNANCY

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E71313

WARNING

Fitting the passenger

airbag deactivation switch

Position the seat belt correctly

for your safety and that of your

unborn child. Do not use only the lap

strap or the shoulder strap.

WARNING

If you need to fit a child restraint

on a seat protected by an

Position the lap strap comfortably

across your hips and low beneath

your pregnant abdomen. Position the

shoulder strap between your breasts,

above and to the side of your

pregnant abdomen.

operational airbag in front of it, have

a passenger airbag deactivation

switch fitted. Ask your dealer for

further information.

Note: The key switch is located in

the glove compartment with an

airbag deactivation lamp in the

instrument panel.

DISABLING THE

PASSENGER AIRBAG

If the airbag warning lamp illuminates

or flashes when you are driving, this

indicates a malfunction. See

Warning lamps and indicators

(page 56). Remove the child restraint

and have the system checked

immediately.

WARNING

Make sure that the passenger

airbag is disabled when using a

rearward facing child restraint on the

front passenger seat.

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Disabling the passenger

airbag

A

B

E71312

A

B

Disabled

Enabled

Turn the switch to position A.

When you switch the ignition on,

check that the passenger airbag

deactivation warning lamp illuminates.

Enabling the passenger

airbag

WARNING

Make sure that the passenger

airbag is enabled when you are

not using a child restraint on the front

passenger seat.

Turn the switch to position B.

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Occupant protection for Your Ford Fiesta 4 Door Fifth Generation (2003-2008)

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