2008 FORD EXPLORER airbag

SPECIAL SERVICE OPTIONS
The Explorer is not designed nor intended to be used as a pursuit
vehicle or an ambulance.
Your vehicle’s optional equipment is designed to meet Ford Corporate
Product Standards. However, the equipment does not meet corporate
guidelines relative to police packages. Therefore, the optional equipment
is only intended for use in limited law enforcement service. Use of DSO
special service options does not imply nor allow use of your Explorer as
a pursuit vehicle (excessive speed), nor as an ambulance..
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
Important equipment installation information
When installing aftermarket equipment, avoid using fasteners that are too
long for the application or are in an area that might damage other
vehicle components (i.e., electrical wiring, brake lines, fuel tank and
lines, powertrain components, exhaust system, suspension, etc.).
When installing aftermarket equipment to the roof, be sure to locate
wires between the headliner and the roof before drilling. This will
prevent damage to the wire harness or interior headliner.
Do not make any electrical connections to the vehicle’s electrical system
at a point not specifically designed for installation of aftermarket
electrical equipment.
Do not install aftermarket equipment into the brake light circuit or any
other electrical circuit which is connected to the powertrain control
module (PCM), anti-lock brake system (ABS), airbag supplemental
restraint system (SRS) or transmission. Connecting into these systems
may affect engine and transmission operation and may cause vehicle
malfunction.
Do not install aftermarket equipment near the airbag deployment zones.
Failure to do so may inhibit the functioning of the supplemental restraint
system in the event of a collision. Refer toAirbag deployment zonesin
this chapter.
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front
seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure
to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision
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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
The Explorer incorporates standard dual driver//passenger side airbags,
standard seat-mounted side airbag and a standard safety canopy™
supplemental restraint system (SRS).
The airbag SRS will affect the way aftermarket accessories can be
mounted in your Explorer vehicle.
Sharp edges, corners or protrusions that come in contact with a
deploying airbag could damage the nylon airbag material and reduce the
effectiveness of the airbag SRS.
Take care to keep zones around the dual airbag SRS free of aftermarket
accessories and other equipment.
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front
seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure
to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision.
Dash, tunnel or console-mounted equipment should not be
placed outside of the specified zone. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.
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Airbag SRS deployment zones
Keep the deployment zones of the dual airbag SRS free of all aftermarket
equipment. Failure to do so may inhibit the functioning of the dual
airbag SRS in the event of a collision.
Airbags must be allowed to deploy fully without restriction. The
deployment of airbags is not compatible with any configuration of
aftermarket equipment mounted within the airbag deployment paths.
Equipment mounted or placed within the deployment zones of the dual
airbag SRS will reduce the effectiveness of the airbags, damage the
airbags and potentially damage or dislodge the equipment, which may
result in personal injury.
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front
seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure
to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision.
Before mounting any equipment to your vehicle, refer to the following
illustrations for airbag deployment zones. Aftermarket equipment may
not be installed within the illustrated airbag deployment zones.
•Driver’s and passenger’s side airbag (deployed).
113.75 inches (349.25 mm) radius from center of airbag door.
217.72 inches (450 mm) from center of airbag door.
329.53 inches (750 mm) in width.
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•Passenger’s side airbag
(deployed).
423.62 inches (600 mm) of depth.
•Cross section of both airbags
(deployed).
527.50 inches (698.5 mm) height.
•Area above tunnel for
equipment use.
6Do not exceed height of 18.50
inches (469 mm).
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•Area between seats on tunnel
for equipment use.
7Do not exceed width of 9.79
inches (248.7 mm).
Equipment mounted or placed within the deployment zones of the Side
Canopy™ airbag curtain and side seat airbags will reduce the
effectiveness of the airbags, damage the airbags and potentially damage
or dislodge the equipment, which may result in personal injury.
Do not place objects or equipment near the airbag deployment
zones of the side canopy airbags and side seat airbags that may
come into contact with a deploying airbag. An interior partition
installed behind the front seat may not come into contact with a
deployed Side Canopy™ airbag and side seat airbag. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event
of a collision.
Before mounting any equipment to your vehicle, refer to the following
illustrations for airbag deployment zones. Aftermarket equipment may
not be installed within the illustrated airbag deployment zones.
•Area along the vehicle interior
sides (both driver and passenger
sides) for equipment use.
8Height – 21.65 inches (550 mm)
9Length – 55.91 inches (1420 mm)
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13Height – 9.45 inches (240.0 mm)
Airbag supplement restraint system (SRS) do’s and don’ts
There are four very important reasons to always use safety belts with the
airbag SRS.
1. Help restrain the occupants to increase the effectiveness of the airbag
SRS when it inflates.
2. Reduce the risk of injury in rollover, side or rear impact accidents.
The airbag SRS is not designed to inflate in these types of accidents.
3. Reduce the risk of injury in frontal collisions that are not severe
enough to activate the dual airbag SRS.
4. Reduce the risk of being thrown from the vehicle.
•Always use safety belts with the airbag supplemental restraint
system.
All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always
properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.
•DO NOT mount or place any objects in the deployment path of
an airbag.
Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front
seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure
to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in
the event of a collision.
•DO NOT attempt to tamper with, disconnect or deactivate the
dual airbag SRS.
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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) or its fuses. See your Ford
or Lincoln Mercury dealer.
Tampering with the dual airbag SRS could cause the airbags to
inflate or become inoperative which may result in possible
personal injury.
Disconnecting or deactivating the airbag SRS could result in
liability exposure to the owner of the vehicle.
Special airbag supplement restraint system (SRS) concerns
•This vehicle cannot be special ordered without the dual airbag
supplement restraint system (SRS).
•The installation of some types of push bumpers could affect the timing
of airbag deployment.
•When transporting a passenger whose hands are restrained, it is
recommended that the passenger is seated in the rear of the vehicle,
upright as possible and properly restrained with the safety belt. If it is
necessary to transport an individual in the front seat, the passenger’s
seat should be adjusted as far rearward as possible and the individual
properly restrained with the safety belt.
•This vehicle is not designed nor intended for use as an ambulance or
pursuit vehicle. However, high speed braking or uneven road surfaces
will not cause inadvertent airbag inflation.
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