airbag disable FORD ECOSPORT 2019 Owners Manual

The front passenger sensing system usesa passenger airbag status indicator thatwill illuminate indicating that the frontpassenger frontal airbag is either ON(enabled) or OFF (disabled).
The indicator lamp is located at theoverhead console.
Note: The passenger airbag statusindicator OFF and ON indicator lamps willilluminate for a short period of time whenthe ignition is first turned on to confirm theyare functional.
The front passenger sensing system isdesigned to disable (will not inflate) thefront passenger's frontal airbag when arear facing infant seat, a forward-facingchild restraint, or a booster seat isdetected. Even with this technology,parents are strongly encouraged toalways properly restrain children in the rearseat.
•When the front passenger sensingsystem disables (will not inflate) thefront passenger frontal airbag, thepassenger airbag status indicator willilluminate the OFF lamp and stay lit toremind you that the front passengerfrontal airbag is disabled.
•If the child restraint has been installedand the passenger airbag statusindicator illuminates the ON lamp, thenturn the vehicle off, remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstallthe restraint following the childrestraint manufacturer's instructions.
The front passenger sensing system isdesigned to enable (may inflate) the frontpassenger's frontal airbag anytime thesystem senses that a person of adult sizeis sitting properly in the front passengerseat.
•When the front passenger sensingsystem enables the front passengerfrontal airbag (may inflate), thepassenger airbag status indicator willilluminate the ON lamp and remainilluminated.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the frontpassenger’s seat, but the airbag offindicator lamp is lit, it is possible that theperson is not sitting properly in the seat. Ifthis happens:
•Turn the vehicle off and ask the personto place the seatback in a more uprightpositon.
•Have the person sit upright in the seat,centered on the seat cushion, with theperson’s legs comfortably extended.
•Restart the vehicle and have the personremain in this position for about twominutes. This will allow the system todetect that person and enable thepassenger’s frontal airbag.
•If the indicator OFF lamp remains liteven after this, the person should beadvised to ride in the rear seat.
Passenger airbagPassenger airbag statusindicatorOccupant
DisabledOFF: LitEmpty
ON: Unlit
DisabledOFF: LitChild
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Electronic ManualTemperature Control (EMTC)..............106Defogging or Clearing the Windshield ofThin Ice...............................................................107Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................107General Hints.......................................................106Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................107Quickly Heating the Interior............................106Recommended Settings for Cooling...........107Recommended Settings for Heating..........106Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................151Home Screen.................................................319Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........205
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Ignition Switch...............................................123Starting the Engine............................................124Switching the Ignition Off................................123Switching the Ignition On................................123Switching the Ignition to AccessoryMode...................................................................123In California (U.S. Only).............................190Information Display Control.......................67Information Displays....................................88General Information...........................................88Information Messages..................................91Accessory Power..................................................92Airbag........................................................................92Alarm........................................................................92Battery and Charging System.........................93Brake System.........................................................93Engine.......................................................................94Fuel System...........................................................94Hill Start Assist.....................................................94Keyless Vehicle.....................................................95Lighting....................................................................95Maintenance..........................................................95MyKey.......................................................................96Park Aid....................................................................97Park Brake...............................................................97Power Steering.....................................................98Stability Control...................................................98Starting System ...................................................98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...................93Traction Control...................................................99Transmission.........................................................99Vehicle Settings..................................................100Installing Child Restraints.............................17Child Seats...............................................................17Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................18Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)...........................................20Using Tether Straps.............................................22Instrument Cluster........................................83Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75Interior Lamps..................................................77Courtesy lamp........................................................77Reading lamps.......................................................77Vanity lamp.............................................................78Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................185Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................186Jump Starting.......................................................187Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................185Removing the Jumper Cables........................187
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Keyless Entry...................................................58Disabled Keys........................................................59General Information............................................58Intelligent Access - Locking and Unlockingthe Doors with the Key Blade.....................59Locking Using Intelligent Access....................58Unlocking only Driver Door...............................59Unlocking Using Intelligent Access...............58Keys and Remote Controls........................46Principle of Operation........................................46
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Lighting Control...............................................73Headlamp Flasher................................................74High Beams.............................................................74Parking Lamps.......................................................73
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