1997 Ford Explorer Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 22

Severe duty equipment Dual driver/passenger air bags will affect the way aftermarket accessories can be mounted in Explorer vehicles. Sharp edges, corners or protrusions that come in contact with a deploying air bag could damage the nylon air bag material and reduce the effectiveness of the air bag. Take care to keep zones around the air bags free of aftermarket accessories and other equipment. Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the air bag covers that may come into contact with an inflating air bag. Air bag deployment zones Keep the air bag deployment zones free of all aftermarket accessories or other obstructions. Failure to do so may inhibit the functioning of the supplemental restraint system in the event of a collision. Air bags must be allowed to deploy fully without restriction. The deployment of air bags is not compatible with any configuration of aftermarket equipment mounting that places objects in the air bag deployment path. Equipment mounted or placed in the deployment area of an air bag will reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, damage the air bag and 22