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The side air curtains are mounted to the sheet metal above the first and
second row seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air curtain and
seat-mounted side air bag on the side affected by the collision will be
inflated, even if the respective seat is not occupied. The air curtain was
designed to inflate between the side window area and occupant to
further enhance the head protection provided to occupants in side
impact collisions. The seat-mounted side air bag was designed to inflate
between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection
provided occupants in side impact collision.
The side air curtain system SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an
electrical circuit that initiates air curtain and seat-mounted side air bag
inflation.
The fact that the side air curtain and seat-mounted side air bag 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 side air curtain system is designed 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 hot after
inflation. Do not touch them after
inflation.
If the side air curtain has deployed, the air curtain will not
function again. The side air curtain system (including the
A, B and C pillar trim and headliner) must be inspected and
serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle
service manual. If the air curtain is not replaced, the unrepaired area
will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to
indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness
section in the Instrument cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the
air bag is not required.
2004 Lincoln LS (dew)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
175
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