FORD 2009 F-150 v.3 - Manual (Page 192)

The Safety Canopy
௡ is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the
headliner, above each row of 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 the Airbag readiness
section 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.
2009 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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