FORD 2002 Focus v.2 - Manual (Page 153)

Seating and Safety Restraints
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NHTSA recommends a
minimum distance of at
least 25 cm (ten [10] inches)
between an occupant's chest and
the air bag module.
Never place your arm over
the air bag module as a
deploying air bag can result in
serious arm fractures or other
injuries.
Steps you can take to properly
position yourself away from the air
bag:
• Move your seat to the rear as far
as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
• Recline your seat slightly (one or
two degrees) from the upright
position.
Do not put anything on or
over the air bag module.
Placing objects on or over the air
bag inflation area may cause
those objects to be propelled by
the air bag into your face and
torso causing serious injury.
Do not attempt to service,
repair, or modify the Air
Bag Supplemental Restraint
System or its fuses. See your Ford
or LincolnĆMercury dealer.