Subaru 2002 Impreza - Manual (Page 7)

IMPREZA(NA) A1830BE-A (ENGLISH)
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Safety precautions when driving
J Seatbelt and SRS airbag
WARNING
D All persons in the vehicle should fasten
their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to
move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious in-
jury becomes greater in the event of a sudden
stop or accident.
D To obtain maximum protection in the event
of an accident, the driver and all passengers
in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts
when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supple-
mental Restraint System) airbag does not do
away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In
combination with the seatbelts, it offers the
best combined protection in case of a serious
accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance
of severe injury or death in a crash even when
the car has the SRS airbag.
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.
Carefully read the sections “Seatbelts” and “SRS air-
bag” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instruc-
tions and precautions concerning the seatbelt sys-
tem and SRS airbag system.
J Child safety
WARNING
D Never hold a child on your lap or in your
arms while the vehicle is moving. The passen-
ger cannot protect the child from injury in a
collision, because the child will be caught be-
tween the passenger and objects inside the
vehicle.
D While riding in the vehicle, infants and small
children should always be placed in the REAR
seat in an infant or child restraint system
which is appropriate for the child’s age, height