Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Owner's Manual page 68

B Operation
The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition
switch is in the " ON" position.
If the front sub sensors inside the both front fenders
and the impact sensors in the airbag control module
detect a certain predetermined amount of force dur-
ing a frontal collision, the control module sends sig-
nals to the frontal airbag modules instructing them to
inflate the SRS frontal airbags. Then both airbag
modules produce gas, which instantly inflates driv-
er's and passenger's SRS frontal airbags. After the
deployment, the SRS airbags immediately start to
deflate so that the driver's vision is not obstructed.
The time required from detecting impact to the de-
flating SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than
the blink of an eye.
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
The front passenger's SRS frontal airbag deploys to-
gether with driver's SRS frontal airbag even when no
one occupies the front passenger's seat.
Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS airbag
would activate in a non-accident situation, should it
occur, the SRS airbag will deflate quickly, not ob-
scuring vision and will not interfere with the driver's
ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
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