1997 Ford Explorer Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 26

Severe duty equipment • This vehicle is not designed nor intended for use as an ambulance or pursuit vehicle. However, high speed braking or uneven road surfaces will not cause inadvertent air bag inflation. Air Bag Do's and Don'ts Do not attempt to tamper with, disconnect or deactivate the air bag system. Tampering with the air bag system could cause the bag to inflate or become inoperative. Disconnecting or deactivating an air bag system could result in liability exposure to the vehicle owner. Do not mount or place any objects in the deployment path of an air bag. Air bags must be allowed to fully deploy 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 potentially damage or dislodge the equipment. 26