Subaru Forester: Example of the type of accident / Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is
unlikely to deploy

- 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:
CAUTION
When removing or reinstalling the
access key fob cover, make sure that
the plastic part does not come off or
become misaligned.
Battery: Button battery CR2032 or equivalent
Release button
Emergency key
Take out the emergency key...
CAUTION
Do not pick up a bottle from the
bottle holder or put a bottle in the
holder while you are driving, as
this may distract you and lead to
an accident.
When placing a beverage in a
bottle holder, make sure it is
capped. Otherwise, the beverage
could spill when opening/closing
the door or while driving and, if
the beverage is hot, it could scald
you and/or your passengers...