Safety restraints for children, Child restraints, Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2008 Focus v.3 User Manual

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• 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.

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles
(including pretensioners)

See your authorized dealer. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified
personnel.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety
restraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system
(SRS)
in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags.

WARNING: Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should
never be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.

WARNING: Always transport children 12 years old and under in
the back seat and always use appropriate child restraints.

Accident statistics indicate that children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seats.

WARNING: Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets
unattended in your vehicle.

WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle
that has been closed up in sunny weather, they could burn a

small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child
anywhere near them.

2008 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide
USA
(fus)

Seating and Safety Restraints

112

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