Get Occupant protection Guide for Ford Ka 2 Door First Generation (1996-2008)

Occupant protection

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Airbags

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WARNING

•

a passenger airbag deactivation

switch

an airbag deactivation light in the

instrument panel

an electronic control and

diagnostic unit.

Do not modify the front of the

vehicle in any way, as this can

adversely affect the airbag

deployment.

Note: A loud bang will be heard

when an airbag deploys and it is

normal to see a cloud of harmless

powdery residue.

The airbag system comprises the

following:

•

inflatable nylon bags (airbags) with

gas generators.

•

crash sensors.

side airbags

a number of crash sensors

a warning lamp in the instrument

panel.

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The seat and back must be set

WARNINGS

Repairs to either of the front

seat covers, the sensors

correctly for the airbags to be

optimally effective. See Sitting in the

correct position (page 61).

attached to the seats as well as to

the roof lining should only be carried

out by properly trained technicians.

Injuries may result if the side airbags

are triggered inadvertently.

This is the ideal seating position for

the driver and front passenger and

helps reduce the risk of injury from

sitting too close to an inflating airbag.

Do not block, obstruct or cover

the airbag because it may

prevent proper deployment.

Do not poke any sharp objects

into the areas where airbags are

fitted. This could damage the

airbags.Do not use any accessory

seat covers that are not specifically

designed for seats with side airbags.

These seat covers must be fitted by

properly trained technicians.

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The front airbags activate during

significant collisions which are

either frontal or up to 30

degrees from the left or the right.

The airbags inflate within a few

thousandths of a second. They will

deflate on contact with the front

occupants thus cushioning forward

body movement.

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WARNING

Always wear the seat belt and

keep sufficient distance

between the driver and the steering

wheel. Only when the seat belt is

used properly, can it hold the body

in a position which allows the airbag

to achieve its optimum effect. There

is a risk of injury when the airbag

deploys.

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During minor collisions as well as

Side airbags

overturns and rear or side collisions,

the front airbag system will not be

activated.

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A label on the seatback indicates that

side airbags are fitted.

WARNINGS

Repairs to the steering wheel,

steering column and airbag

system should be carried out by

properly trained technicians.

Always keep the areas in front

of the airbags free. Never affix

anything to or over these areas.

The side airbags are fitted on the side

of the seatbacks of the front seats.

In case of a severe lateral collision,

the airbag on the side affected by the

collision will be inflated.

The airbag will inflate between the

door panel and occupant. Once the

occupant’s body contacts the airbag,

the propellant escapes, thereby

cushioning the impact.

These areas should only be wiped

with a damp cloth, never with a wet

cloth.

The side airbags are not activated

upon minor lateral collisions nor upon

front or rear impacts.

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The manufacturer of the airbag(s)

FASTENING THE SEAT

BELTS

fitted in this vehicle recommends that

the airbag be replaced after 15 years.

The efficiency of the propellant and

the effectiveness of the airbag may

deteriorate after this period. If you

have any doubt about the age of

your vehicle/airbag(s), your dealer will

be pleased to check the build date

for you. The airbag system should be

disposed of only by an expert.

Seat belts

WARNINGS

Use seat belts at all times.

Never use a seat belt for more

than one person.

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Avoid wearing thick clothing.

WARNING

The seat belts should fit tightly

around the body.

Insert the tongue into the buckle

until a distinct click is heard,

otherwise the seat belt will not be

locked correctly.

Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock

if pulled sharply or if the vehicle is on

a slope.

To release the belt, press the red

button on the buckle and let the belt

rewind completely and smoothly.

Make sure that each seat belt uses

the correct buckle.

The end of the belt on the bottom

retaining bar slides forwards when

the belt is fastened.

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Rear seat inertia reel belts

SEAT BELT HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

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Pull the belt and insert the catch until

a click is heard.

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To ensure that the seat belt rests on

the centre of the shoulder the height

can be adjusted. This adjustment is

possible by changing to one of the

two positions of the upper support.

Please consult an expert.

The belt should fit tightly and low

across the hips.

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The lap strap should be fitted

USING SEAT BELTS

DURING PREGNANCY

comfortably across the hips, low

beneath the pregnant abdomen. The

diagonal part of the seat belt should

be placed between the breasts, and

worn above and to the side of the

pregnant abdomen.

Always wear seat belts without slack

or twists. For optimum protection,

the seat belts should fit tightly around

the body. Do not recline the front

seats excessively, as the belts

provide maximum protection when

the seats are in the near upright

position.

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP

When the ignition is switched on

(position II), the lamp illuminates

briefly to confirm that the system is

operational.

If it does not illuminate, if it stays on

or illuminates intermittently or

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continuously while driving, it indicates

a malfunction. Have this checked by

an expert for your own safety.

WARNINGS

Pregnant women must wear a

correctly positioned seat belt; it

is safer for mother and unborn child.

Never wear just the lap strap of

a lap/shoulder diagonal seat belt

and never sit on the lap strap using

just the shoulder strap. Both of these

actions are extremely dangerous and

may increase your risk of serious

injury.

If the lamp illuminates, it indicates a

failure of the airbag warning lamp.

Have the system checked by an

expert.

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DISABLING THE

PASSENGER AIRBAG

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WARNING

To avoid the risk of death or

injury, never use a child restraint

in the front, unless the airbag is off.

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When the ignition is switched on

(position II), check that the airbag

deactivation lamp is illuminated.

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If present, the key switch will be fitted

on the end of the instrument panel.

An airbag deactivation lamp will also

be fitted in the centre of the

instrument panel.

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To use a child restraint in the front,

make sure that the key switch is

turned to the OFF position 1.

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If the airbag warning lamp in the

instrument cluster illuminates

intermittently, it means there is a

malfunction. Remove the child

restraint from the front. Have the

system checked by an expert.

After removing the child restraint

from the front, make sure that the

key switch is turned to the ON

position 2.

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Occupant protection for Your Ford Ka 2 Door First Generation (1996-2008)

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