Subaru Forester: Example of the type of accident / Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is
unlikely to deploy
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- The vehicle is involved in an oblique sideon
impact.
- The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
- The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
- The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.
There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS curtain
airbag deployment. In the event of accidents
like those illustrated, the SRS
curtain airbag may not deploy depending
on the level of accident forces involved.
The vehicle is involved in frontal collision
with another vehicle (moving or stationary).
The vehicle is struck from behind.
The vehicle pitches end over end...
Other information:
It is not necessary to check the gear oil
level. Check that there are no cracks,
damage or leakage. However, the oil
inspection should be performed according
to the maintenance schedule in the “Warranty
and Maintenance Booklet”. Consult
your SUBARU dealer for details...
WARNING
Seat children in the rear seat properly
restrained at all times. The SRS
airbag deploys with considerable
speed and force and can injure or
even kill children, especially if they
are not restrained or improperly
restrained. Because children are
lighter and weaker than adults, their
risk of being injured from deployment
is greater...