46 supplementary restraints system – FORD 2013 Expedition v.1 User Manual

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The driver and front passenger
airbags will deploy during significant
frontal and near frontal collisions.

The driver and passenger front airbag system consists of:
• Driver and passenger airbag modules

• Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness

indicator. See Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator later in
this chapter.

Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment

WARNING: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches

(25 centimeters) between an occupant’s chest and the driver airbag
module.

To properly position yourself away from the airbag:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

• Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright

position.

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it is
very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated
occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back, and centered on the
seat cushion, with their feet comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting
improperly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward,
leans forward or sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of
injury during a crash is greatly increased.

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Supplementary Restraints System

2013 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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