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Determining if the system is operational, Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2008 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 User Manual

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If the Safety Canopy™
system has deployed, the

Safety Canopy™ will not
function again. The Safety
Canopy™ system (including
the A, B and C pillar trim)
must be inspected and serviced
by an authorized dealer.
If the
Safety Canopy™ is not replaced,
the unrepaired area will increase
the risk of injury in a 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 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 authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not
function properly in the event of a collision or rollover event.

Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including
pretensioners)

See your authorized dealer. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified
personnel.

2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

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