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SRS airbag ( Supplemental Restraint System airbag )
accessory in such a location could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the curtain airbag , or it could prevent correct deployment of the curtain airbag . In either case , the result could be serious injuries .
. Do not install a seat cover unless it is a genuine SUBARU seat cover exclusively designed for use with the SRS airbag . Even when using a genuine SUBARU seat cover , the SRS side airbag system may not function normally if the seat cover is not installed correctly .
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. Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either SRS side airbags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags . In the event of SRS side airbag deployment , they could be propelled dangerously toward the vehicle ’ s occupants and cause injuries .
. Do not attach 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 . A hands-free microphone or other
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. Do not put any kind of clothes or other objects over either front seatback and do not attach labels or stickers to the front seat surface on or near the SRS side airbag . They could prevent proper deployment of the SRS side airbag , reducing protection available to the front seat ’ s occupant .
& General precautions regarding SRS airbag system and children
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Seat children in the rear seat properly restrained at all times . The SRS