Subaru Ascent Manuals 2023 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 117

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monitors , refer to “ Components ” FP90 . Note that the diagnostic system does not monitor the SRS airbag system warning light itself .
WARNING
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions , immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place , and consult a SUBARU dealer . Unless a technician checks and repairs the system as needed , the seatbelt pretensioners and / or the SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision , which may result in injury .
. Flashing or flickering of the warning light
. No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ ON ” position
. Continuous illumination of the warning light
. Illumination of the warning light while driving
& SRS airbag system servicing
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WARNING
. When discarding an airbag module or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision , consult your SUBARU dealer .
. The SRS airbag has no userserviceable parts . Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system . For required servicing of the SRS airbag , consult your nearest SUBARU dealer . Tampering with or disconnecting the system ’ s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative , which may result in serious injury .
CAUTION
If you need service or repair in areas indicated in the following list , have the work performed by an authorized SUBARU dealer . The SRS airbag control module , impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas .
. Under the center of the instrument panel
. On both the right and left sides at the front of the vehicle
. Steering wheel and column and nearby areas
. Bottom of the steering column and nearby areas
. Top of the dashboard on front passenger ’ s side and nearby areas
. Each front seat and nearby area . Inside each center pillar . Inside each front door
. In each roof side ( from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat )
. Between the rear seat cushion and rear wheel house on each side
. Under the second-row center seat
In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed , replacement of the system should be performed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer . When the components of the SRS airbag system are replaced , use only genuine SUBARU parts .
Seat , seatbelt and SRS airbags
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