Ford 2005 Escape v.4 User Manual download pdf (Page 123)

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

The air bag SRS is designed to

activate when the vehicle sustains a

longitudinal deceleration sufficient

to cause the air bag sensors to close

an electrical circuit that initiates air

bag inflation. The fact that the air

bags did not inflate in a collision

does not mean that something is

wrong with the system. Rather, it

means the forces were not sufficient

enough to cause activation. Front air

bags are designed to inflate in

frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or

rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal

deceleration.

The air bags inflate and deflate

rapidly upon activation. After air bag

deployment, it is normal to notice a

smoke-like, powdery residue or

smell the burnt propellant. This may

consist of cornstarch, talcum

powder or sodium compounds which

may irritate the skin and eyes, but

none of the residue is toxic.

While the SRS is designed to help

reduce serious injuries, contact with

a deploying air bag may also cause

abrasions, swelling or temporary

hearing loss. Because air bags must

inflate rapidly and with considerable

force, there is the risk of death or

serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal

injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are

otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. It is

extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away

from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

The SRS consists of:

• driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and

air bags)

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