Subaru Forester: SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag / Operation
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag can function only when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
The following airbags deploy independently
of each other since each has its
own impact sensor.
- Driver’s SRS side airbag
- Front passenger’s SRS side airbag
- SRS curtain airbag (right-hand side)
- SRS curtain airbag (left-hand side)
Therefore, they may not both deploy in the
same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag
and SRS curtain airbag deploys independently
of the driver’s and front passenger’s
SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel
and instrument panel.
For the locations of the sensors and
control modules, refer to “Components”.
After the deployment, the SRS side airbag
immediately starts to deflate. The time
required from detection of an impact to
deflation of an SRS side airbag after
deployment is shorter than the blink of an
eye...
Other information:
WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving
– overconfidence because you
are driving a vehicle with the Vehicle
Dynamics Control system could easily
lead to a serious accident.
CAUTION
Even if your vehicle is equipped
with the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system, winter tires should
be used when driving on snowcovered
or icy roads; in addition,
vehicle speed should be reduced
considerably...
Sensors
The radar sensors, one on each side of the
vehicle, are mounted inside the rear
bumper.
To ensure correct operation of the BSD/RCTA, observe the following
precautions.
Always keep the bumper surface near
the radar sensors clean.
Do not affix any stickers or other items
on the bumper surface near the radar
sensors...