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50 supplementary restraints system – FORD 2013 C-MAX Hybrid v.3 User Manual

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• Objects placed on the occupant’s lap
• Cargo interference with the seat
• Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat
• Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat
The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated
occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the passenger sensing system.
The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due
to the conditions described in the list above.

To know if the front passenger sensing system is operating
properly, see Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator later in this
chapter.

If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:

The driver or adult passengers should check for any objects that may be
lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the
seat.

If objects are lodged or cargo is interfering with the seat; please take the
following steps to remove the obstruction:
• Pull the vehicle over.
• Turn the vehicle off.
• Driver or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged

underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat.

• Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
• Restart the vehicle.
• Wait at least two minutes and verify that the airbag readiness lamp is

no longer illuminated.

• If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated, this may or may not

be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system.

Do not attempt to repair or service the system. Take your vehicle
immediately to an authorized dealer.

If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer
Assistance
section of this owner’s manual.

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Supplementary Restraints System

2013 C-Max Full Hybrid (34h)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, January 2013
USA
(fus)

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