Ford 1998 Escort User Manual download pdf (Page 61)

How does the air bag

supplemental restraint system

work?

The SRS is designed to activate

when the vehicle sustains

sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

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 of the type sufficient to

cause activation.

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 (to

lubricate the bag) or sodium

compounds (e.g., baking soda) that

result from the combustion process

that inflates the air bag. Small

amounts of sodium hydroxide may

be present which may irritate the

skin and eyes, but none of the

residue is toxic.

Several air bag system

components get hot after

inflation. Do not touch them

after inflation.

Seating and safety restraints

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Ford 1998 Escort User Manual Page 61