FORD 2006 Escape Hybrid v.2 - Manual (Page 158)

The Safety Canopy
௢ is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the
headliner, above the first and second row 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.
Several Safety Canopy
௢
system components get hot
after inflation. Do not touch them
after inflation.
If the Safety Canopy
௢ system has deployed, the Safety
Canopy
௢ will not function again unless replaced. The
Safety Canopy
௢ system (including the A, B and C pillar trim)
must be inspected and serviced by a 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
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.
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