Ford Fusion: Supplemental Restraint System / Side Airbags

Caution

Do not place objects or install equipment on or near the front side airbag cover or the rear seatback, or in locations that may contact a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Do not use aftermarket seat covers. Using an additional seat cover may interfere with side airbag deployment and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Do not lean your head against the door. The side airbag may injure you when it deploys from the seatback side.

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the supplemental restraint system or related components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury or death.

If a supplemental restraint system component has deployed, it will no longer function. Have the system and related components inspected as soon as possible. Failure to follow this instruction may result in injury or death.

The side airbags are located on the outboard side of the front seatbacks. In certain side impacts, the side airbags will inflate. The airbag is designed to inflate between the door panel and the occupant to further enhance protection of occupants in a side collision.

The system consists of the following:

A label or embossed side panel indicates that side airbags are installed in your vehicle.
Side airbags are located in the driver and front passenger seatbacks.
Front passenger detection system.

Impact sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator.

The design and development of the side airbag system follows recommended test procedures developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Technical Side Airbag Working Group. These recommended test procedures help reduce the risk of injury associated with side airbag deployment.

Side Airbags

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