Determining if the system is operational, Seating and safety restraints 201 – FORD 2012 Focus Electric User Manual

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To know if the front passenger sensing system is operating
properly, refer to Crash sensors and Airbag Indicator later in
this chapter.

If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:

The driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects that
may be lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering
with the seat.

If objects are lodged and/or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take
the following steps to remove the obstruction:
• Pull the vehicle over.
• Turn the vehicle off.
• Driver and/or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged

underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.

• Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
• Restart the vehicle.
• Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is

no longer illuminated

• If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may/not

be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.

DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle
immediately to an authorized dealer.

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer
Assistance
section of this Owner’s Manual.

Determining if the system is operational

The system uses a warning indicator light in the instrument cluster or a
backup tone to indicate the condition of the system. 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.

• An information message will appear in the message center.

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