2007 FORD FREESTAR Owners Manual

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual In case there is a problem with the
front passenger sensing system, the
airbag readiness lamp in the
instrument cluster will stay lit.
If the airbag readiness lamp is lit, do the following:
The driver

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following:
•The readiness light (same light
for front and side airbag system)
will either flash or stay lit.
•The readiness light wi

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual How does the side airbag system work?
The design and development of the side airbag system included
recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of
automotive safety experts known as

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or
near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral
deceleration.
Several air bag system components get

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy
system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on
a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy. See your authorized dealer.

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual •Two crash sensors located at the c-pillar behind the rear doors (one
on each side).
•Rollover sensor in the restraints control module (RCM).
The Safety Canopysystem, in combination with safety b

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual If the Safety Canopysystem has deployed,the Safety
Canopywill not function again unless replaced. The
Safety Canopysystem (including the A, B, C, and D pillar
trim) must be inspected and serviced b

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FORD FREESTAR 2007 1.G Owners Manual or younger and who weigh 40 lb. [18 kg] or less) ride in your vehicle, you
must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Many states
require that children use approved booster seats unti