Subaru Forester: SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) / Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated

If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)

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If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator This can be caused by the adult incorrectly sitting in the front passenger’s seat...

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Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: General precautions regarding SRS airbag system for accessories and any objects

WARNING Do not put any objects (including straps or cords) over the steering wheel pad, column cover, or dashboard. These objects could be entangled with the steering wheel, preventing the SRS frontal airbag, etc. from operating properly...

Subaru Forester 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Using the cover

To extend the cover, pull the end of the cover out of the housing, then insert its hooks into the catches as shown. To rewind it, unhook it from the catches and it will rewind automatically. You should hold on to the cover and guide it back into the cover housing while it is rewinding...