FORD 2007 Freestyle v.2 - Manual (Page 128)

Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.
After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
The third row seat is NOT
designed to be used in
Tailgate mode. Placing the seat in
this position could result in
damage to the seat, surrounding
components, or injury.
The tailgate position is not a position suitable for driving. Do not
drive the vehicle with the seat in the tailgate position. The safety
belts are not functional when the seat is in the tailgate position.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System ி
The Personal Safety System
௢ provides an improved overall level of
frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help
further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to
analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating
the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of
occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System
௢ consists of:
• Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints.
• Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management
retractors (first row only), and safety belt usage sensors.
• Driver’s seat position sensor.
• Front passenger sensing system
• “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp
• Front crash severity sensor.
2007 Freestyle (219)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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