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Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases s01ah0313
immediately followed by another from the same direction , once the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact , they will not be activated on the second .
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A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system ( including seatbelt pretensioners ) with the ignition switch in the “ ON ” position .
SRS airbag system warning light
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The vehicle is struck from behind . The vehicle pitches end over end .
In the event of accidents like those illustrated , the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases .
First impact Second impact SRS curtain airbag SRS side airbag
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In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once , the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once .
Example : In the case of a double side impact collision , first with one vehicle and
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The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by illuminating for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ ON ” position .
The diagnostic system monitors the components to ensure normal operation . For information on the components the system monitors , refer to “ Components ” FP89 . 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 .
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