FORD 2005 Escape v.3 - Manual (Page 124)

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 Light Passenger
Airbag
Empty seat Unlit Disabled
Small (i.e. 3 ring binder, small
purse, bottled water) Unlit Disabled
Medium (i.e. heavy briefcase,
fully packed luggage) Lit Disabled
Empty seat, Small or medium
object with safety belt buckled Lit Disabled
In case there is a problem with the
passenger sensing system, the
airbag readiness light in the
instrument cluster will stay lit. DO
NOT attempt to repair or service the system; take your vehicle
immediately to the dealer.
In case there is a problem with the passenger sensing system, the airbag
readiness light in the instrument cluster will stay lit. Do NOT attempt to
repair or service the system; take your vehicle immediately to the dealer.
If it is necessary to modify an advanced front air bag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer
Relationship Center at the phone number shown in the Customer
Assistance section of this Owner’s Guide.
Any alteration/modification to the front passenger seat may
affect the performance of the front passenger sensing system.
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the status of the system. Refer to Air bag readiness section in
the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is
not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
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