Subaru 2003 Impreza - Manual (Page 68)

IMPREZA(NA) A1850BE-A (ENGLISH)
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in prop-
er position such as one thrown forward during
pre-accident braking.
Even when properly positioned, there remains
a possibility that an occupant may suffer mi-
nor injury such as abrasions and bruises to
the face or arms because of the SRS airbag
deployment force.
D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable
speed and force. Occupants who are out of
proper position when the SRS airbag deploys
could suffer very serious injuries. Because
the SRS airbag needs enough space for de-
ployment, the driver should always sit upright
and well back in the seat as far from the steer-
ing wheel as practical while still maintaining
full vehicle control and the front passenger
should move the seat as far back as possible
and sit upright and well back in the seat.
D Do not place any objects over or near the
SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS
airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those ob-
jects could interfere with its proper operation
and could be propelled inside the car and
cause injury.
WARNING
D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear
seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS
airbag deploys with considerable speed and
force and can injure or even kill children, es-
pecially if they are 12 years of age and under
and are not restrained or improperly re-
strained. Because children are lighter and
weaker than adults, their risk of being injured
from deployment is greater.
For that reason, we strongly recommend that
ALL children (including those in child seats