FORD 2009 Taurus X v.1 - Manual (Page 184)

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
WARNING: The area surrounding the instrument panel grab
handle should never be used for storage. The path of an inflating
airbag must be kept clear at all times.
The airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to work in
conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front
outboard passenger from certain upper body injuries. The term
“supplemental restraint” means the airbags are intended as a supplement
to the safety belts. Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus
safety belts in impacts for which the airbags are designed to deploy, and
airbags do not offer any protection in crashes for which they do not
deploy.
2009 Taurus X (219)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
184