FORD 2009 Explorer v.2 - Manual (Page 217)

The Safety Canopy
௡ is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behind
the headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain lateral
collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopy
௡ system will be activated,
regardless of which seats are occupied. 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
௡ system 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. The
Safety Canopy
௡ system
(including the A, B and C
pillar trim) must be inspected
and serviced by an authorized
dealer. If the Safety Canopy
௡ 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 the Airbag readiness
section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
Any 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.
2009 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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