Subaru Forester Manuals 2019 Forester Owner's Manual | Page 111

SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. . Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genu- ine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end. . Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. . Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for indivi- dual vehicle models in this Own- er’s Manual. . Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body. Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts on your vehicle. & How to contact the vehicle manufacturer concerning modifications for persons with disabilities that may af- fect the advanced airbag system S01AH15 Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, rear seat, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, radiator panel, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the SUBARU advanced airbag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the following SUBARU distributors. Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Retailer Services Department P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) Subaru Hawaii 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96819-4467 808-839-2273 – CONTINUED – microphone or any other ac- cessory 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 elec- trical/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS air- bag 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 pur- pose of a speaker replace- ment 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 create a risk of the airbag system becoming inop- erative or unintended airbag de- ployment. 105