2007 FORD FREESTAR Owners Manual

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
The airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to work in
conjunction with the safety belts to help protect the driver and front
outboard passeng

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back
seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual Children and airbags
Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics
suggest that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front
seating p

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual The airbags inflate and deflate
rapidly upon activation. After airbag
deployment, it is normal to notice a
smoke-like, powdery residue or
smell the burnt propellant. This may
consist of cornstarch, ta

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual •one or more impact and safing sensors.
•Safety belt pretensioner
•a readiness light and tone.
•diagnostic module.
•and the electrical wiring which connects the components.
•Front passenge

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual For side airbag equipped vehicles, the front passenger sensing system
will turn off the passenger seat side airbag if:
•the seat is empty and safety belt is unbuckled.
The front passenger sensing sy

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual •Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion,
with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
•Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for
about tw

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual ObjectsPass Airbag Off
Indicator LampPassenger Airbag
Small (i.e. 3 ring
binder, small purse,
bottled water)Unlit Disabled
Medium (i.e. heavy
briefcase, fully packed
luggage)Lit Disabled
Empty seat, o