Precautions Against Vehicle Modification - Subaru 2000 Forester Owner's Manual

NOTE
In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
D The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in
which the SRS airbags did not deploy.
D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger's air-
bag cover is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
J Precautions against vehicle modification
WARNING
D To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the
system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifi-
cations should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS
airbag system.
This includes following modifications:
D Installation of custom steering wheel
D Attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard
D Installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment such
as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system
components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could interfere
with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifi-
cations can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag sys-
tem.
D Attachment of any equipment (brush bar, winches, snow
plow, skid plate, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory
parts to the front end
D Modification of the suspension system or front end structure
D Installation of a tire of different size and construction from
the original tires listed on the tire placard attached to the door
jamb
Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag
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