Restraints, Passive—Supplemental Air Bag System

The Supplemental Air Bag Restraint System is designed to provide increased collision protection for the driver IN ADDITION TO that provided by the driver three point safety belt system. Safety belt use is necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to receive the full advantages of the supplemental air bag. FORD RECOMMENDS THE USE OF SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS FOR ALL VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Refer to Section 01-20A for information on the Safety Belt Restraint system.

The Supplemental Air Bag Restraint System consists of two basic subsystems:

• Driver air bag
• Electrical system, including impact sensors, backup power supply and electronic monitor assembly