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SRS airbag ( Supplemental Restraint System airbag )
! Passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators
S01AH0203
! Occupant detection system
S01AH0209
SRS airbag system warning light
If the seatbelt buckle switch and / or front passenger ’ s occupant detection system have failed , the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate . If the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates , immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place , and consult a SUBARU dealer .
If your vehicle has sustained impact , this may affect the proper function of the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system . Have your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer . Do not use the front passenger ’ s seat while driving the vehicle to your SUBARU dealer .
: Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON indicator
: Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag OFF indicator
Refer to “ Front passenger ’ s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator lights ” FP176 .
1 Occupant detection sensors
The occupant detection sensors are installed between the seat and seat rails , and monitor the physique and posture of the front passenger . Using this information , the occupant detection system determines whether the front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag should be deployed or not .
WARNING
Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact . Otherwise , the SRS airbag system warning light may illuminate to indicate a malfunction of the front passenger occupant detection system . In this case , immediately stop the vehicle