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SRS airbag ( Supplemental Restraint System airbag )
NOTE
In the following cases , contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible .
. The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which only the driver ’ s SRS frontal airbag or both driver ’ s and front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbags did not deploy .
. The pad of the steering wheel , the cover over the front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag , or either roof side ( from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat ) is scratched , cracked , or otherwise damaged .
. The center pillar , front door , rear wheel house or rear sub frame , or an area near these parts , was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy .
. The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut , frayed , or otherwise damaged .
. The rear part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which no SRS airbag was deployed .
& Precautions against vehicle modification
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WARNING
. To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative , which may result in serious injury , no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system . This includes following modifications .
– Installation of custom steering wheels
– Attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard
– Installation of custom seats
– Replacement of seat fabric or leather
– Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat
– Attachment of a hands-free microphone or any other accessory to a front pillar , a center pillar , a rear pillar , the windshield , a side window , an assist grip , or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag .
– Installation of additional electrical / electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and / or wiring is not advisable . This could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system .
– Modifications on or inside the front door panels for the purpose of a speaker replacement or sound insulation .
. The impact sensors , which detect the pressure of an impact , are located in the doors . Do not modify any components of the doors or door trims , such as the addition of door speakers for example . Any modifications to the doors will cause the airbag system to become inoperative or result in unintended airbag deployment .
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following modifications . Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system .