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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 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.

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.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the supplemental

restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless

serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a

collision.

Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)

Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag

cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front

seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure

to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in

the event of a collision.

Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessory seat

covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and

increase the risk of injury in an accident.

Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure

you as it deploys from the side of the seatback.

2007 Focus (foc)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA (fus)

Seating and Safety Restraints

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its

fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. See your

authorized dealer.

All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts

even when an airbag SRS is provided.

How does the side airbag system work?

The side airbag system consists of

the following:

• An inflatable nylon bag (airbag)

with a gas generator concealed

behind the outboard bolster of

the driver and front passenger

seatbacks.

• A special seat cover designed to

allow airbag deployment.

• The same warning light,

electronic control and diagnostic

unit as used for the front airbags.

• Two crash sensors located under

the outboard side of the front

seats, attached to the floor.

Side airbags, in combination with

safety belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a

significant side impact collision.

The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the

front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the airbag on the side affected by

the collision will be inflated. The front passenger sensing system will

turn off the passenger seat side airbag if the seat is empty (unless for

some reason the safety belt is properly buckled). If the front passenger

seat is empty, and the safety belt is not properly buckled, the front

passenger seat side airbag will be turned off by the front passenger

sensing system. The airbag was designed to inflate between the door

panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided

occupants in side impact collisions.

The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral

deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit

that initiates airbag inflation.

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2007 Focus (foc)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA (fus)

Seating and Safety Restraints -> Seat-mounted side airbag system for Your Ford Focus 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2010)

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