Subaru 2015 XV Crosstrek Hybrid Owner's Manual page 86

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
ON / : Front passenger s frontal airbag ON
indicator
/ : Front passenger s frontal airbag OFF
indicator
Also, if luggage or electronic devices are
placed on the front passenger s seat, this
may adversely affect the ability of the
system to determine deployment. This
may prevent the front passenger s frontal
airbag ON and OFF indicators from work-
ing properly. Check that the indicators
work properly.
When the OFF indicator turns off and the
ON indicator illuminates, the front passen-
ger s frontal airbag may deploy during a
collision. Remove luggage and electronic
devices from the front passenger s seat.
CAUTION
Electrical devices, such as cell
phones, laptops, portable music
players, or electronic games, espe-
cially when connected to the acces-
sory power outlet and placed on the
front passenger s seat or used by
the person sitting in the front pas-
senger s seat, may affect the opera-
tion of the occupant detection sys-
tem. If either of the following situa-
tions occurs when using an electro-
nic device in the vehicle, at first try
to relocate that device to avoid it
creating any interference.
. The SRS airbag system warning
light illuminates.
. The front passenger s frontal air-
bag ON and OFF indicators oper-
ate erratically.
If the device continues to cause
interference, the use of that device
in the vehicle should be discontin-
ued.
NOTE
This device complies with Part 18 of
the FCC Rules. This device may cause
interference. If this device causes inter-
ference, consult the nearest SUBARU
dealer. Also, for maintenance of the
system, consult the nearest SUBARU
dealer. A copy of the original declara-
tion of conformity can be found in
chapter 13.
Conditions in which front passen-
ger s SRS frontal airbag is not
activated
The front passenger s SRS frontal airbag
will not be activated when any of the
following conditions are met regarding the
front passenger s seat:
. The seat is empty.
. The seat is equipped with an appro-
priate child restraint system and an infant
is restrained in it. (See WARNING that
follows.)
. The front passenger s occupant detec-
tion system is malfunctioning.
WARNING
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA-
CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT
PASSENGER S SEAT EVEN IF THE
FRONT PASSENGER S SRS FRON-
TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be
sure to install it in the REAR seat in
a correct manner. Also, it is strongly
recommended that any forward fa-
cing child seat or booster seat be