FORD 2004 Expedition v.1 - Manual (Page 181)

The Safety Canopy
௢ is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the
headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain lateral
collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopy
௢ system will be
activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. In certain rollover
events, the Safety Canopy
௢ on both sides of the vehicle will be inflated,
regardless of which seats are occupied. 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 qualified
technician in accordance with
the vehicle service manual. If
the Safety Canopy
௢ is not
replaced, the unrepaired area will
increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
2004 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
181