Ford 2011 Flex Automobile User Manual


 
WARNING: Do not drive
the vehicle when the third
row seat is rotated backwards.
During a sudden stop, the safety
belts are not functional in this
position, and during a sudden
stop, the third row seat can
rapidly tip back to the forward
position, all of which may result in
serious injury.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System™
The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal
crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further
reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze
different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the
appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in
a variety of frontal crash situations.
Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of:
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints.
Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management
retractors (first row only), and safety belt usage sensors.
Driver’s seat position sensor.
Front passenger sensing system
“Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp
Front crash severity sensor.
Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors.
Restraint system warning light and back-up tone.
The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt
pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position
sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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2011 Flex (471)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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