2011 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 88

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-65 ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy. 2) 3) The vehicle is struck from behind. The vehicle pitches end over end. In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are basically not designed to deploy. and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second. & SRS airbag system monitors 1) 2) A) B) First impact Second impact SRS curtain airbag SRS side airbag In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag 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 will show normal system operation by illuminating for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position. The following components are monitored by the indicator. . Front sub sensor (right-hand side) . Front sub sensor (left-hand side) - CONTINUED - 1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or stationary).