Subaru Outback (BR): Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely
to deploy.
Outback models

1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact.
2) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.
4) 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.
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1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving
or stationary).
2) The vehicle is struck from behind.
3) The vehicle pitches end over end.
In the event of accidents
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system
(including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. The
SRS airbag system warning light wi
WARNING
● When discarding an airbag module or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by
a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.
● The SRS airbag has no userserviceable parts. Do not use
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WARNING
Always use the utmost care in driving – overconfidence because you are driving
with a Vehicle Dynamics Control system equipped vehicle could easily lead to a serious
accident.
CAUTION
● Even if your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Control system, winter
tires shoul
1. Unlock the vehicle doors using the remote keyless entry system. If the vehicle’s
doors are unlocked manually using the key, the vehicle’s alarm system will trigger
(if the alarm system is armed prior to activating the remote engine start system)
and the engine will turn off. Inserting t
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