2020 SUBARU BRZ Airbags

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●A portion of a door is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side airbags
and curtain airbags to inflate.
● The pad section of the steering wheel
or dashboard is scratched, cracked, or
otherwise damaged.
● The surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
● The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-
lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)
containing the curtain airbags inside is
scratched, cracked or otherwise dam-
aged.

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Before driving
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WARNING
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SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precauti ons regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seatbelts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seatbelts.
● The driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from
the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control
and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and
sit upright and well back in the seat.

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Before driving
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WARNING
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SRS airbag precautions
● Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable
the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in
death or serious injury.
● Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components ( →P. 98).
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
● Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board or steering wheel pad.
These items can become projectiles
when SRS driver and front passenger
airbags deploy.
● Do not attach anything to areas such as
a door, windshield glass, side door
glass, rear quarter glass, front and rear
pillar or roof side rail.

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WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
● If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
● If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garni shes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
■ Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting your SUBARU dealer.
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.
● Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
● Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear
pillars or roof side rails.
● Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
● Installation of a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow plows,
winches.
● Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system.
● Installation of electronic devices su ch as mobile two-way radios and CD
players.
● Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.

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WARNING
■Child restraint precautions
●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seatbelt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or bet ween you and the vehicle's interior.
● SUBARU strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that
conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat than in the front seat.
● Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event
of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag
can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child
restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
● Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body
against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side
rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain airbags deploy even
if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS
side airbags and curtain airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death
or serious injury to the child.
● Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.

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Maintenance and care
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Caring for leather areas
SUBARU recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a
year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply
water. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possi-
ble.
■ Seatbelts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch
fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(→ P. 98)
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or severe injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver's view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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For owners
Modèles équipés de coussins gonflables SRS et de dispositifs
de retenue d'épaule pour le conducteur, le passager avant et
les passagers arrière
Votre véhicule est équipé d'un système de retenue
supplémentaire, en plus de la sangle diagonale, à chacun des
sièges avant et à chacun des sièges arrière. Le système de
retenue supplémentaire (SRS) se compose de six coussins
gonflables. Les configurations sont les suivantes.Les airbags frontaux du conducteur et du passager avant
Les airbags latéraux du conducteur et du passager avant
Les coussins gonflables rideaux (pour le conducteur, le
passager avant et les passagers arrière)
Ces airbags SRS sont conçus uniquement comme un complément
à la protection principale fournie par la ceinture de sécurité.
Ce système contrôle également les prétensionneurs des ceintures
de sécurité avants.

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DANGER
■Airbag SRS
●Pour obtenir la protection maximum dans le cas d'un accident, le
conducteur et tous les passagers du véhicules doivent toujours porter
leurs ceintures de sécurité lorsque le véhicule est en mouvement. L'airbag
SRS est conçu uniquement comme un complément à la protection
principale fournie par la ceinture de sécurité. Il n'annule pas le besoin
d'attacher les ceintures de sécurité. En combinaison avec les ceintures de
sécurité, il apporte la meilleur protection cumulée en cas d'accident grave.
Ne pas porter de ceinture de sécurité augmente les risques de blessures
graves ou mortelles lors d'une collision, même lorsque le véhicule a les
airbags SRS.
● Ne pas s'asseoir ou s'appuyer trop près de l'airbag SRS. Parce que
l'airbag SRS se déploie à une vitesse considérable, encore plus
rapidement qu'en un clin d'œil, et à une force également considérable
pour vous protégez dans des collisions à grande vitesse, la puissance
d'un airbag peut blesser un occupant dont le corps serait trop près de
l'airbag SRS.
Il est également important de porter votre ceinture pour éviter les
blessures qui peuvent résulter de l'airbag SRS entrant en contact avec un
occupant dans une mauvaise position, comme projeté en avant lors du
freinage avant l'accident par exemple.
Même quand positionné correctement, il reste possible que l'occupant
souffre de blessures minimes, telles que des abrasions et des bleus au
visage ou aux bras à cause de la puissance de déploiement de l'airbag
SRS.