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SRS Airbag (Supplemental Restraint System Airbag)
dow and supplements the seatbelt by
reducing the impact to the occupant’s
head.
NOTE
The SRS side airbag and seatbelt pretensioner
are not controlled by the
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.
! Driver’s SRS frontal airbag
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The driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual
stage inflator. The inflator operates in
different ways depending on the severity
of impact.
SRS airbag system warning light
Have the system inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS
airbag system warning light illuminates.
! Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
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The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
uses a dual stage inflator actuator. The
inflator operates in different ways depending
on the severity of impact.
1) Occupant detection sensors
The occupant detection system sensors
are installed between the seat and seat
rails, and monitor the physique and posture
of the front passenger. Using this
information, the occupant detection system
determines whether the front passenger’s
SRS frontal airbag should be deployed
or not.
The occupant detection system may not
inflate the front passenger’s SRS frontal
airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal
airbag deploys. This is normal. In this
case, although the front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbag does not operate, the front
passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner operates
with the driver’s seatbelt pretensioner.
For details about the seatbelt
pretensioner, refer to “Seatbelt Pretensioners”
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag
system from functioning correctly
or cause the system to fail.
. Do not apply any strong impact to
the front passenger’s seat such
as by kicking.
. Do not let rear passengers rest
their feet between the front seatback
and seat cushion.
. Do not spill liquid on the front
passenger’s seat. If liquid is
spilled, wipe it off immediately.
. Do not remove or disassemble
the front passenger’s seat.
. Do not install any accessory
(such as an audio amplifier) other
than a genuine SUBARU accessory
under the front passenger’s