2007 FORD TAURUS Owners Manual

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FORD TAURUS 2007 4.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 TAURUS 2007 4.G Owners Manual Important supplemental restraint system precautions
Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or
gently and the risk of injury from a
deploying airbag is greatest close to
the trim covering the airbag module.
All

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FORD TAURUS 2007 4.G Owners Manual Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your
authorized dealer.
The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to

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FORD TAURUS 2007 4.G Owners Manual How do the airbag supplemental restraints work?
The airbags inflate and deflate
rapidly upon activation. After airbag
deployment, it is normal to notice a
smoke-like, powdery residue or
smell the burn

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FORD TAURUS 2007 4.G Owners Manual The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of
the front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to
detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and d

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FORD TAURUS 2007 4.G Owners Manual •When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate)
the front passenger frontal airbag, the indicator lamp will illuminate
and stay lit to remind you that the front passenger fronta

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FORD TAURUS 2007 4.G Owners Manual After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts, it’s
very important that they continue to sit properly. A properly seated
occupant sits upright, leaning against the seat back,

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FORD TAURUS 2007 4.G Owners Manual •Objects placed on the occupant’s lap
•Cargo interference with the seat
•Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat
•Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat
The con