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Additional Restrictions

Safety Canopy™

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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The curtain airbag deploys during certain severe side impacts or when a rollover event is detected by the roll sensor. The curtain airbag is mounted to the metal roof side rails, behind the headliner, above each seat row. In certain side impacts or rollover events, the curtain airbag will deploy regardless of which seats are occupied. The curtain airbag is designed to inflate between the side window area and the occupants to further enhance protection in side impact and rollover events.

Ford Fusion. Safety Canopy™

The system consists of the following:

  • Inflatable safety canopies are located above the trim panel of the front and rear side windows, identified by a label or lettering on the headliner or roof pillar trim.
  • Flexible headliner that opens from above the side doors for inflatable curtain airbag deployment.
  • Ford Fusion. Safety Canopy™Crash Sensors and Airbag Warning Indicator.

Properly restrain children 12 years old and under in rear seats. The safety canopy will not interfere with properly installed child restraints or booster seats, because it is designed to inflate downward from the headliner above the door along the side window opening.

The design and development of the curtain airbag restraint system includes recommended test procedures developed by a group of recognized automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended test procedures help reduce the risk of injuries associated with side airbag deployment (including the curtain airbag).

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