FORD 2009 Explorer v.2 - Manual (Page 205)

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the
airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Modifications to the front end of the vehicle,
including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford
tow hooks may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing
the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle with
anything other than authorized Ford accessories for your vehicle.
WARNING: Additional equipment may affect the performance of
the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury.
Children and airbags
Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics
suggest that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front
seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the
risk of injury in a collision.
WARNING: Airbags can kill
or injure a child in a child
seat. NEVER place a rear-facing
child seat in front of an active
airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child seat in the
front seat, move the seat all the
way back.
2009 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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