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How does the safety canopy™ system work, Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2008 Explorer v.1 User Manual

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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy™
system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a

vehicle containing a Safety Canopy™. See your authorized dealer.

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always
wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS and Safety

Canopy™ system is provided.

To reduce risk of injury, do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy™.

How does the Safety Canopy™ system work?

The design and development of the
Safety Canopy™ 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 the Safety
Canopy™).

The Safety Canopy™ system
consists of the following:
• An inflatable nylon curtain with

an inflator concealed behind the
headliner and above the doors
(one on each side of the vehicle).

• A headliner that will flex to open

above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy™ deployment.

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

for the front airbags.

• Two side crash sensors mounted at the front doors (one on each side

of the vehicle).

• Two side crash sensors located at the c-pillar behind the rear doors

(one on each side of the vehicle).

2008 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Seating and Safety Restraints

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