2008 Ford Explorer Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9

Special service equipment Airbag SRS deployment zones Keep the deployment zones of the dual airbag SRS free of all aftermarket equipment. Failure to do so may inhibit the functioning of the dual airbag SRS in the event of a collision. Airbags must be allowed to deploy fully without restriction. The deployment of airbags is not compatible with any configuration of aftermarket equipment mounted within the airbag deployment paths. Equipment mounted or placed within the deployment zones of the dual airbag SRS will reduce the effectiveness of the airbags, damage the airbags and potentially damage or dislodge the equipment, which may result in personal injury. Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. Before mounting any equipment to your vehicle, refer to the following illustrations for airbag deployment zones. Aftermarket equipment may not be installed within the illustrated airbag deployment zones. • Driver's and passenger's side airbag (deployed). 1 13.75 inches (349.25 mm) radius from center of airbag door. 2 17.72 inches (450 mm) from center of airbag door. 3 29.53 inches (750 mm) in width. 9 2008 Explorer (exp) Supplement USA (fus)