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Additional Restrictions

Driver and Passenger Airbags

In this manual: Additional Restrictions
Introduction — 7Environment — 1At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 9Seat Belts — 8Personal Safety System™ — 1Additional Restrictions — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 10Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 5Wipers and Washers — 4Lighting — 8Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 5Climate Control — 10Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 1Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 4Unique Driving Characteristics (if equipped) — 1Fuel and Refueling — 9Engine Emission Control — 5Infection Transmission — 1All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Park Aid — 13Cruise Control — 10Driver Assistance — 14Loading — 1Tow/Haul — 5Driving Tips — 3Roadside Emergencies — 5Customer Assistance — 6Fuses — 3Maintenance — 16Vehicle Care — 9Wheels and Tires — 13Capacities and Specifications — 11Connected Vehicle — 1Wi-Fi Hotspot — 1Audio System — 7SYNC™ — 7SYNC™ 3 — 16Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 3Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Ford Fusion. Driver and Passenger Airbags

The driver and front passenger airbags will deploy during severe frontal and near-frontal crashes.

The driver and front passenger airbag system consists of:

  • Driver and passenger airbag modules.
  • Front passenger detection system.
  • Ford Fusion. Driver and Passenger AirbagsImpact sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator.

Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

To position yourself properly away from the airbag:

  • Move the seat rearward as far as possible while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
  • Slightly recline the seatback (by one or two degrees) from the vertical position.

Once all passengers have adjusted their seats and fastened their seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated passenger sits upright, leaning against the seatback and centered on the seat cushion, with their feet resting comfortably on the floor. Improper seating can increase the chance of injury in a crash. For example, if a passenger slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or sideways, or raises one or both feet, the likelihood of injury during a crash increases significantly.

Children and Airbags

Ford Fusion. Driver and Passenger Airbags

Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics show that children are safer when properly secured in the rear seats than in the front seat. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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