2005 Lincoln LS Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 184

Seating and Safety Restraints How does the side air curtain system work? The design and development of the side air curtain system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. These recommended testing procedures help reduce the risk of injuries related to the deployment of side air bags (including side air curtain systems). The side air curtain system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon curtain with a gas generator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors. • The headliner will flex to open above the side doors to allow air curtain deployment. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags. • Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front seats, attached near the floor. • Two crash sensors located at the base of the "C" pillars above the wheel house. • An inflatable nylon bag (airbag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • A special seat cover to allow airbag deployment (front seats only). Side air curtains and 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 curtains are mounted to the sheet metal above the first and second row seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air curtain and seat-mounted side air bag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated, even if the respective seat is not occupied. The air curtain was designed to inflate between the side window area and occupant to further enhance the head protection provided to occupants in side 184 2005 Lincoln LS (dew) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)