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Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2003 Escort User Manual

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important SRS precautions

The SRS is designed to work with
the safety belt to help protect the
driver and right front passenger
fromcertain upper body injuries. Air
bags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is
a risk of injury froma deploying air
bag.

All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag (SRS) is

provided.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back
seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)

between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.

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