Safety restraints for children, Important child restraint precautions, Child restraints – FORD 2009 Ranger v.1 User Manual
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The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects
placed on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the front
passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the
passenger airbag is disabled, the
Љpass airbag offЉ light may or may not
be illuminated according to the table below.
Objects
Pass Airbag Off
Indicator Lamp
Passenger Airbag
Small (i.e. three-ring
binder, small purse,
bottled water)
Unlit
Disabled
Medium (i.e. heavy
briefcase, fully packed
luggage)
Lit
Disabled
Empty seat, or small
to medium object with
safety belt buckled
Lit
Disabled
WARNING: Any alteration/modification to the front passenger
seat may affect the performance of the front passenger sensing
system.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety
restraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags.
Important child restraint precautions
WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in
a device that is appropriate for their height, age and weight.
Child safety restraints must be purchased separately from the vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and guidelines may result in an
increased risk of serious injury or death to your child.
2009 Ranger (ran)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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