Subaru Forester: Example of the type of accident / Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is
unlikely to deploy
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- The vehicle is involved in an oblique sideon
impact.
- The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
- The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
- The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.
There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS curtain
airbag deployment. In the event of accidents
like those illustrated, the SRS
curtain airbag may not deploy depending
on the level of accident forces involved.
The vehicle is involved in frontal collision
with another vehicle (moving or stationary).
The vehicle is struck from behind.
The vehicle pitches end over end...
Other information:
Park the vehicle on a level surface and
turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”/
“OFF” position. If you check the oil level
just after turning the ignition switch to the
“LOCK”/“OFF” position, wait for at least 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan before checking the level...
The LED headlights produce more light
than conventional halogen headlights.
When the vehicle is carrying a heavy load
and the headlight beams are angled
upwards, the driver of an oncoming vehicle
may experience glare.
To prevent this, the automatic headlight
beam leveler adjusts the headlights to the
optimum height automatically depending
on the load the vehicle is carrying...