Subaru 2004 Impreza User Manual

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

The SRS side airbag is basically not designed to de-

ploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is

struck from behind. Examples of such accidents are il-

lustrated.

1) First impact
2) Second impact

In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side

more than once, the SRS side airbag deploys only

once.

Example: In the case of a double side impact collision,

first with one vehicle and immediately followed by an-

other from the same direction, once the SRS side air-

bag is activated on the first impact, it will not be acti-

vated on the second.

SRS airbag system monitors

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi-

ness of the SRS airbag system while the vehicle is be-

ing driven. The SRS airbag system warning light “AIR-

BAG” will show normal system operation by lighting for

about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the

“ON” position.

The following components are monitored by the indi-

cator:
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Front sub sensor (Right hand side)

Front sub sensor (Left hand side)

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