Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
WARNING: The back-up power supply energy must be depleted before any air bag component service is performed. To deplete back-up
power supply energy, disconnect the positive battery cable and wait one minute to avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury.
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The air bag diagnostic monitor includes an internal back-up power supply. This feature provides sufficient back-up power to deploy the air bags in
the event that the battery or battery cables are damaged in a collision before the crash sensors close. The back-up power supply will deplete its
stored energy approximately one minute after the positive battery cable is disconnected.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury the air bag simulator(s) must be removed and the air bag(s) reconnected before the system is
reactivated.
