1.2.8 Sistema de retenção

1.2.8 Restraints System Do not modify the steering system. WARNINGS: Excessive heat can build up from the exhaust system, in particular from the catalytic converter and from the Diesel particulate filter (cDPF). Ensure adequate heat shields are maintained. Maintain sufficient clearance to hot parts. Do not modify or remove heat protection shields. Do not route any electrical cables withtheAntilockBrakesSystemand Traction Control System cables because of extraneous signal risk. It is generally not recommended to hang electrical cables off existing looms or pipes. Do not change original location or removewarninglabelsprovidedwith the base vehicle in view to the driver. Ensure that labels in view to the driver remain in full view to the driver. NOTE: For further information please contact your local National Sales Company representative, or Local Ford Dealer. 1.2.7 Product Liability The Vehicle Converter shall be liable for any product liability (whether for death, personal injury, or property damage) arising from any alteration to a Ford vehicle or component made by the Vehicle Converter or any of its agents. Ford shall not be liable for any such liability (except as provided by law). The Vehicle Converter or equipment manufacturer is liable for the: • Operational reliability and road-worthiness of the vehicle to its original intent. • Operational reliability and road-worthiness of any component or conversion, not listed in original Ford documentation. • Operational reliability and road-worthiness of the vehicle as a whole (for example the body changes and/or additional equipment must not have a negative effect on the driving, braking or steering characteristics of the vehicle). • Subsequent damage resulting from the conversion or attachment and installation of unique components, including unique electrical or electronic systems. • Functional safety and freedom of movement of all moving parts (for example axles, springs, propeller shafts, steering mechanisms, brake and transmission linkage). • Functional safety and freedom of the tested and approved flexibility of the body and integral chassis structure. FordRanger 2011.5 Modifications to the restraints system are not allowed. Airbags are explosive. For safe removal and storage during conversion follow the procedures in theFordworkshopmanualorconsult your local National Sales Company representative. Do not alter, modify or relocate the airbag, sensor and modules of the restraints system or any of its components. Attachments or modifications to the front end of the vehicle may affect the airbag fire timing and result in uncontrolled deployment. Modifications to the B-Pillar body structure may affect the side airbag fire timing and result in uncontrolled side airbag deployment. Refer to: 5.2 Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (page 45). 1.2.9 Drilling and Welding Drilling and welding of frames and body structures have to be conducted following the guidelines within this document. 1.2.10MinimumRequirementsfor Brake system and Load Apportioning Valves • It is not necessary or recommended to modify the load apportioning valves, however, if a special conversion should require modifications, – Maintain original settings. – Maintain brake certification load distribution. • Changes to the Antilock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system are not permitted. 1.2.11 Road Safety The respective instructions should be strictly observed to maintain operational and road safety of the vehicle. Date of Publication: 05/2011