Srs Airbag System Monitors - Subaru Ascent 2023 Manual

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SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
! Examples of the types of acci-
dents in which the SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag
are not designed to deploy in
most cases
1 The vehicle is involved in frontal collision
with another vehicle (moving or station-
ary).
2 The vehicle is struck from behind.
3 The vehicle pitches end over end.
In the event of accidents like those
illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag are not designed to deploy
in most cases.
1 First impact
2 Second impact
A SRS curtain airbag
B SRS side airbag
In an accident where the vehicle is struck
from the side more than once, the SRS
side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy
only once.
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
SRS airbag system warning light
A diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the SRS airbag system
(including seatbelt pretensioners) with the
ignition switch in the "ON" position. 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 diagnostic system monitors the com-
ponents to ensure normal operation. For
information on the components the system