Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2011 Escape v.4 User Manual
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Objects
Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Lamp
Passenger Airbag
Small (i.e. three-ring
binder, small purse,
bottled water)
Unlit
Disabled
Medium (i.e. heavy
briefcase, fully packed
luggage)
Lit
Disabled
Empty seat, or small
to medium object with
safety belt buckled
Lit
Disabled
If you think that the status of the “passenger airbag off” indicator lamp is
incorrect, check for the following:
• Objects lodged underneath the seat
• Objects between the seat cushion and the center console (if
equipped)
• Objects placed on the front-passenger seat’s occupant’s lap
• Objects that may have trapped the safety belt against the seat or
passenger side b-pillar, preventing free movement of the safety belt
• Other passengers or cargo pushing or pulling on the seat’s bottom
cushion
• Rear seat passenger’s feet resting on or pushing on the seat’s bottom
cushion
The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated
occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing
system. The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or
lighter due to the conditions described in the list above.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury:
Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or
hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.
Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between
the seat and the center console (if equipped).
Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for
proper airbag Status.
Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front
passenger seat sensing system.
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2011 Escape (204)
Owners Guide, 4th Printing
USA (fus)