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...
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CAUTION
Depress the brake pedal when registering
the reverse tilt-down mirror
angle.
Move the select lever to the “R”
position, then the outside mirror angle will
move to the reverse tilt-down position.
Adjust the outside mirror angle. For
details about the settings, refer to “Remote
control mirror switch” ...
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Never replace a fuse with one having
a higher rating or with material other
than a fuse because serious damage
or a fire could result.
The fuses are designed to melt during an
overload to prevent damage to the wiring
harness and electrical equipment...