FORD 2010 Escape Hybrid v.1 - Manual (Page 154)

The Safety Canopy
௡ is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the
headliner, above the first and second row seats. The Safety Canopy
௡ is
designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to
further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover
events.
The fact that the Safety Canopy
௡ did not activate in a collision does not
mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the
forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. The Safety
Canopy
௡ is designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or rollover
events, not in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the
collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover likelihood.
WARNING: Several Safety
Canopy
௡ System
components get hot after inflation.
Do not touch them after inflation.
WARNING: If the Safety Canopy
௡ System has deployed, the
Safety Canopy
௡ will not function again unless replaced. The
Safety Canopy
௡ System (including the A, B, C, and D pillar trim and
headliner) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If
the Safety Canopy
௡ is not replaced, it will not function again, which
will increase the risk of injury in a future 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 Airbag readiness in the
Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the side airbag is
not required.
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