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SRS Airbag ( Supplemental Restraint System Airbag )
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NOTE
The SRS side airbag and seatbelt pretensioner are not controlled by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system .
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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 .
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The front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator . 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 ” FP58 .
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