FORD 2003 Mustang v.5 - Manual (Page 79)

of position at the time of air bag deployment. It is
extremely important that occupants be properly
restrained as far away from the air bag module as
possible while maintaining vehicle control.
The SRS consists of:
• driver and passenger air bag modules (which
include the inflators and air bags)
• one or more impact and safing sensors
• a readiness light and tone
• a diagnostic module
• and the electrical wiring which connects the
components
The diagnostic module monitors its own internal
circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical
system warning (including the impact sensors), the
system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the
air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.
Several air bag system components get hot
after inflation. Do not touch them after
inflation.
If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will
not function again and must be replaced
immediately. If the air bag 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 Air bag readiness section in the
Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of
the air bag is not required.
2003 Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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