FORD 2009 Edge v.1 - Manual (Page 161)

close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopy
௡ inflation or when
a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor.
The Safety Canopy
௡ is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the
headliner, along the entire side of the vehicle. In certain lateral collisions
or rollover events, the Safety Canopy
௡ system will be activated,
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.
WARNING: If the Safety
Canopy
௡ system has
deployed, the Safety Canopy
௡ will
not function again unless replaced.
The Safety Canopy
௡ system
(including the A, B, C, and D
pillar trim and headliner) must be
inspected and serviced by an
authorized dealer. If the Safety
Canopy
௡ is not replaced, it will
not function again, which will
increase the risk of injury in a
future 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 the Airbag readiness
section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.
Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the
following:
• The readiness airbag light (same light as for front airbag system) will
either flash or stay lit.
2009 Edge (edg)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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