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How does the side air bag system work?

The side air bag system consists of

the following:

• An inflatable nylon bag (air bag)

with a gas generator concealed

behind the outboard bolster of

the driver and front passenger

seatbacks.

• A special seat cover designed to

allow airbag deployment.

• The same warning light,

electronic control and diagnostic

unit as used for the front air

bags.

• The two side sensors are located

on the lower portion of the

b-pillar.

Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of

severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.

The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the

front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected

by the collision will be inflated, even if the respective seat is not

occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel

and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in

side impact collisions.

The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral

deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit

that initiates air bag inflation.

The fact that the air bags 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. Side air bags are designed

to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or

near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral

deceleration.

2004 Escape (204)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

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