Subaru Forester: SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) / Driver’s SRS frontal airbag
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual
stage inflator. The inflator operates in
different ways depending on the severity
of impact.

SRS airbag system warning light
Have the system inspected by your
SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS
airbag system warning light illuminates.
NOTE
The driver’s SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag are not controlled by the
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator
operates in different ways depending on
the severity of impact.
Occupant detection system sensors
The occupant detection system sensors
are installed between the seat and seat
rails, and monitor the physique..
Other information:
After the deployment, the SRS side airbag
immediately starts to deflate. The time
required from detection of an impact to
deflation of an SRS side airbag after
deployment is shorter than the blink of an
eye.
The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated for a while following deployment then
slowly deflates...
WARNING
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...