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Determining if the system is operational, S.o.s. post crash alert, Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2009 Taurus X v.2 User Manual

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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.

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is

turned on.

• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat

periodically until the problem and light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced
at your an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system
may not function properly in the event of a collision or rollover event.

S.O.S. Post Crash Alert

The S.O.S Post Crash Alert automatically flashes the turn signal lamps
and sounds the horn three times at four second intervals in the event of
a serious impact that deploys an airbag (front, side, side curtain or
Safety Canopy

௡) or the safety belt pretensioners.

The S.O.S. Post Crash Alert can be turned off when any one of the
following actions are taken by the driver or any other person:
• pressing the hazard control button,
• or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter.
The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power.

2009 Taurus X (219)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
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