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How does the side air curtain system work, Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2011 Fiesta v.1 User Manual

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How does the side air curtain system work?

The design and development of the
side air curtain system included
recommended testing procedures
that were developed by a group of
automotive safety experts known as
the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of
side airbags (including side air
curtain systems).

The side air curtain system consists
of the following:
• An inflatable curtain with a gas

generator concealed behind the
headliner and above the doors.

• The headliner will flex to open

above the side doors to allow air
curtain deployment.

• The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used

for the front airbags.

• Two pressure sensors located in the front doors.
• Two crash sensors located on the rocker panel between the “C” pillar.
Side air curtains and side airbags, in combination with safety belts, can
help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side
impact collision.

Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in
the rear seats. The side air curtain will not interfere with children
restrained using a properly installed child or booster seat because it is
designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the doors along
the side window openings.

The side air curtains are mounted to the sheet metal above the first and
second row seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air curtain and
seat-mounted side airbag on the side affected by the collision will be
inflated, except that the passenger sensing system will deactivate the
passenger seat-mounted side airbag if it detects an empty unbuckled
passenger seat. The air curtain was designed to inflate between the side
window area and occupant to further enhance the head protection

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2011 Fiesta (fie)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)