Subaru 2003 Legacy - Manual (Page 88)

1-64
In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, replacement of the sys-
tem should be performed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
When the components of the SRS airbag system are replaced, use
only genuine SUBARU parts.
To ensure their long-term reliability, the SRS airbags must be inspected
by a SUBARU dealer ten years after the date of manufacture, which is
shown on the certification label attached to the driver’s door.
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 frontal airbags did not deploy.
D
The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger’s
frontal airbag cover is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
In addition, if your vehicle is equipped with SRS side airbags, con-
tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible in the following
cases.
D
Either center pillar or a nearby area of the vehicle was involved
in an accident in which the SRS side airbag did not deploy.
D
The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, 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 wheels
D
Attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard
D
Installation of custom seats (only for vehicles with SRS side
airbags)