2009 Lincoln MKX Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 147

Seating and Safety Restraints close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopy௡ inflation or when a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy௡ is mounted to roof side-rail sheet metal, behind the headliner, along the entire side of the vehicle. In certain lateral collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopy௡ system will be activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. The Safety Canopy௡ is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events. The fact that the Safety Canopy௡ did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. The Safety Canopy௡ is designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or rollover events, not in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover. WARNING: If the Safety Canopy௡ system has deployed, the Safety Canopy௡ will not function again unless replaced. The Safety Canopy௡ system (including the A, B, C, and D pillar trim and headliner) must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the Safety Canopy௡ is not replaced, it will not function again, which will increase the risk of injury in a future collision. Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness airbag light (same light as for front airbag system) will either flash or stay lit. 147 2009 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)