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SRS airbag system monitors
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)
●Airbag control module (including impact sensors)
●Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
●Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s side)
●Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-hand side)
●Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side)
●Door impact sensor (right-hand side)
●Door impact sensor (left-hand side)
●Side airbag module (driver’s side)
●Side airbag module (front passenger’s side)
●Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side)
●Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side)
●Curtain airbag module (right-hand side)
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●Curtain airbag module (left-hand side)
●Satellite safing sensor (under the center of the rear seats)
●Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side)
●Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger’s side)
●Seatbelt buckle switch (front passenger’s side)
●Front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor
●Front passenger’s occupant detection control module
●Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator
●All related wiring
WARNING
■SRS warning light
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a
malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners, SRS airbag system and/or front
passenger occupant detection system. Immediately take your vehicle to your
nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and
properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners, SRS airbag system and/or
front passenger occupant detection system will not operate properly in the
event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury.
●Flashing or flickering of the warning light
●No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned
to the “ON” position.
●Continuous illumination of the warning light
●Illumination of the warning light while driving
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Front passenger occupant detection system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant detection
system. Using the sensors installed under the seat cover, the system
detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or
deactivates the frontal airbag for front passenger seat. The occupant
detection system may not inflate the front passenger’s SRS frontal
airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys. This is not
a malfunction. If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passenger’s
occupant detection system have failed, the SRS airbag system warn-
ing light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU
dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illumi-
nates.
If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper func-
tion of the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system. Immediately
contact your SUBARU dealer and have your vehicle inspected. Do
not use the front passenger seat while driving to your SUBARU
dealer.
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
detection system*1
■Adult*2
■Child restraint system with infant*6, *7, *8
Indicator/
warning light“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights“AIR BAG
ON”
SRS airbag system warning light Off
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
Flashing
*3
DevicesFront passenger airbag
On Front side airbag
*4
Front curtain airbag*4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
Indicator/
warning light“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights“AIR BAG
OFF”*9
SRS airbag system warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
DevicesFront passenger airbag Off
Front side airbag
*4
On
Front curtain airbag*4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
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■Child*5, *7
■Unoccupied
■There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights“AIR BAG
OFF” or “AIR
BAG ON”*5
SRS airbag system warning light Off
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder lightOff or
flashing
*3, *5
DevicesFront passenger airbag Off or on
*5
Front side airbag*4
On
Front curtain airbag*4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
Indicator/
warning light“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights“AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS airbag system warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
DevicesFront passenger airbag Off
Front side airbag
*4
On
Front curtain airbag*4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
Indicator/
warning light“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights“AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS airbag system warning light On
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light Off
DevicesFront passenger airbag Off
Front side airbag
*4
On
Front curtain airbag*4
Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
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*1: The occupant detection system does not operate during self-
checking.
*
2: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not
recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and
posture.
*
3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seatbelt.
*
4: The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and
seatbelt pretensioner are not controlled by the occupant detection
system.
*
5: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in
convertible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a
child. Factors which may affect this can be the physique or pos-
ture.
Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should
always wear the seatbelt when sitting in the seat irrespective of
whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.
*
6: When a child restraint system is installed on the front passenger
seat, do not place any article on the seat other than the child
occupant and a child restraint system.
Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant detec-
tion system from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail.
*
7: Do not place more than one child on the front passenger seat.
Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant detec-
tion system from functioning correctly.
*
8: Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
See the caution that follows regarding installation of a child
restraint system. ( oP. 138)
*
9: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual on
how to installing the child restraint system properly. ( oP. 1 3 8 )
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If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator
turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult
This can be caused by an adult incorrectly sitting in the front passen-
ger’s seat. Perform the following.
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the push-button ignition switch off.
Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright
position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, cor-
rectly wear the seatbelt, position his/her legs out forward, and
adjust the seat to the rearmost position.
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
The push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode.
If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator
remains off, perform the following.
• Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system:
The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
Turn the push-button ignition switch off.
• Make sure that the front passenger is not using a blanket,
seat cushion, seat cover or seat heater, etc.
• If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger
should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the
front passenger seat, or should sit in a rear seat.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
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WARNING
■Front passenger occupant detection system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant
detection system.
Failure to do so may cause the occupant detection system to not function
correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Wear the seatbelt properly.
●Do not apply excessive force to the seat.
●Do not put sharp object(s) on the seat or pierce the seat upholstery.
●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.
●Do not spill liquid on the front passenger seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off
immediately and dry the seat. If the airbag warning light illuminates, dry
the seat until the warning light turns off. If the airbag warning light stays on
even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front pas-
senger seat and have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If the
airbag warning light does not illuminate, check that the airbag ON/OFF
indicator light works properly. If the indicator light does not work properly,
do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger’s seat and have the sys-
tem inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
●Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger seat. Also, do not
replace or modify the seat upholstery or foam inside the seat.
●Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a gen-
uine SUBARU accessory under the front passenger’s seat.
●Do not place a magnetized items near the seatbelt buckle.