Determining if the system is operational, Sos post-crash alert system, Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2011 Fiesta v.2 User Manual

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WARNING: If the side air curtain has deployed, the air curtain
will not function again. The side air curtain system

(including the A, B and C pillar trim and headliner) must be
inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer.
If the air curtain
is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.

Determining if the system is operational

The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the system. Refer to Warning lights and
chimes
in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the
side airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
• The readiness light (same light as for front 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 SRS serviced
at your authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may
not function properly in the event of a collision.

SOS Post-Crash Alert System™

The system flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn
(intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag
(front, side, side curtain or Safety Canopy

௡) or the safety belt

pretensioners.

The horn and lamps will turn off when:
• the hazard control button is pressed, or
• the vehicle runs out of power.

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including
pretensioners)

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Airbags MUST BE
disposed of by qualified personnel.

Seating and Safety Restraints

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2011 Fiesta (fie)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
(fus)

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