Subaru Forester: Example of the type of accident / Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side 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.
- The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS side
airbag deployment. In the event of accidents
like those illustrated, the SRS side
airbag may not deploy depending on the
level of accident forces involved.
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
Landing hard or vehicle falling
It is possible that the SRS side and curtain
airbags will deploy if a serious impact
occurs to the underside of your vehicle.
Some examples are shown in the illustrati..
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...
Other information:
Seatbelt warning light and chime
Front seatbelts
Adjust the seat position according to
the following procedure.Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the
upright position. Move the seat as far from
the steering wheel as practical while still
maintaining full vehicle control...
Your vehicle is equipped with the following
maintenance tools.
Jack
Jack handle
Screwdriver
Towing hook (eye bolt)
Wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver and wheel nut wrench
Screwdriver
Wheel nut wrench
The screwdriver, wheel nut wrench, etc.
are stored in your vehicle...