2000 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 91

Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. D The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which the SRS airbags did not deploy. D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger's airbag cover is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. J Precautions against vehicle modification D To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes following modifications: D Installation of custom steering wheel D Attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard D Installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. WARNING CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. D Attachment of any equipment (brush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end D Modification of the suspension system or front end structure D Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the original tires listed on the tire placard attached to the door jamb - CONTINUED - 2-39