airbag disable FORD FIESTA 2014 6.G Owners Manual

The front passenger sensing system uses
a pass airbag off indicator which will
illuminate and stay lit to remind you that
the front passenger frontal airbag is
disabled. The indicator lamp is located at
the top center of the instrument panel.
Note:
When the ignition is first tuned on,
the indicator lamp will illuminate for a short
period of time to confirm it is functional.
The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger's frontal airbag when a
rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing
child restraint, or a booster seat is
detected. Even with this technology,
parents are STRONGLY encouraged to
always properly restrain children in the rear
seat. The sensor also turns off the
passenger front airbag and seat-mounted
side airbag when the passenger seat is
empty.
• 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 frontal airbag is disabled.
• If the child restraint has been installed
and the indicator lamp is not lit, then
turn the vehicle off, remove the child
restraint from the vehicle and reinstall
the restraint following the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable (may inflate) the front
passenger's frontal airbag anytime the
system senses that a person of adult size
is sitting properly in the front passenger
seat.
•
When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the
indicator lamp will be unlit and stay
unlit.
If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger ’s seat, but the airbag off
indicator lamp is lit, it is possible that the
person isn ’t sitting properly in the seat. If
this happens:
• Turn the vehicle off and ask the person
to place the seat back in the full upright
position.
• Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person ’s legs comfortably extended.
• Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This will allow the system to
detect that person and enable the
passenger ’s frontal airbag.
• If the indicator lamp remains lit even
after this, the person should be advised
to ride in the rear seat.
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Passenger airbag
Passenger airbag OFF indic-
ator
Occupant
Disabled
Unlit
Empty
Disabled
Lit
Child
Enabled
Unlit
Adult
Note: When the passenger airbag off light
is illuminated, the passenger (seat
mounted) side airbag may be disabled to
avoid the risk of airbag deployment injuries.
After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on safety belts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seat back, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
If you think that the status of the passenger
airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect, check
for the following:
• Objects lodged underneath the seat
• Objects between the seat cushion and
the center console
• Objects hanging off the seat back
• Objects stowed in the seat back map
pocket
• 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 conditions listed above may cause the
weight of a properly seated occupant to
be incorrectly interpreted by the front
passenger sensing system. The person in
the front passenger seat may appear
heavier or lighter due to the conditions
described in the list above.
Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly. See Crash Sensors
and Airbag Indicator (page 41).
If the airbag readiness light is lit, do the
following:
The driver and adult passengers should
check for objects lodged underneath the
front passenger seat, or cargo interfering
with the seat.
If there are lodged objects, or cargo is
interfering with the seat, take the following
steps to remove the obstruction:
• Pull the vehicle over.
• Turn the vehicle off.
• Driver and adult passengers should
check for any objects lodged
underneath the front passenger seat
or cargo interfering with the seat.
• Remove the obstruction(s) (if found).
• Restart the vehicle.
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Head Restraints............................................106
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 107
Heated Seats..................................................110
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................104 Heated Exterior Mirrors.................................... 104
Heated Windows................................................ 104
Hill Start Assist..............................................132 Switching the System On and Off................133
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 132
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................101
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 103
General Hints........................................................ 101
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 102
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions............................... 104
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........103
Recommended Settings for Heating..........102
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 104
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 103
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................134
I
Ignition Switch................................................114
In California (U.S. Only)..............................161
Information Displays
....................................86
General Information........................................... 86
Information....................................................334 911 Assist.............................................................. 340
Alerts...................................................................... 340
Calendar............................................................... 340
SIRIUS Travel Link............................................. 338
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 335
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 342
Information Messages
.................................90
Installing Child Seats.....................................15 Child Seats............................................................... 15
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 16
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 18
Using Tether Straps............................................. 20Instrument Cluster.........................................78
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................69
Interior Lamps...................................................71 Front Interior Lamps............................................. 71
Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 71
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................60
Interior Mirror....................................................76 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 77
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump-Starting the Vehicle
.........................167
To Connect the Booster Cables.................... 168
To Start the Engine............................................ 168
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................58
Disabled Keys........................................................ 59
General Information............................................ 58
Locking and Unlocking the Doors With the Key Blade........................................................... 59
Locking Your Vehicle........................................... 58
Passive Key............................................................. 58
Unlocking Your Vehicle...................................... 59
Keyless Starting.............................................114 Failure to Start...................................................... 115
Ignition On.............................................................. 115
Starting with Automatic Transmission.................................................... 115
Starting with Manual Transmission..............115
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 116
Stopping the Engine with Your Vehicle Stationary.......................................................... 116
Keys and Remote Controls.........................43
Knee Airbag.....................................................40
L
Lighting Control..............................................68 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 69
High Beams............................................................ 69
Lighting Control Positions................................ 68
Parking Lamps...................................................... 68
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