2005 Subaru Legacy Owner's Manual - Page 120

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags B) The vehicle is struck from behind. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are basically not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Examples of such accidents are illustrated. 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 and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second. ! SRS airbag system monitors b B a A UB1581BB A) B) a) b) First impact Second impact SRS curtain airbag SRS side airbag UB7507JA In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys only once on the first impact. 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 "AIRBAG" will show normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" - CONTINUED - 1-89