2000-2004 Subaru Outback SUV Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags -> Precautions against vehicle modification User Manual
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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)
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D Replacement of seat fabric or leather (only for vehicles with
SRS side airbags)
D Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat
(only for vehicles with SRS side airbags)
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
tires specified on the tire placard attached to the driver’s door
jamb.
D Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protec-
tors, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the
side body (only for vehicles with side airbags).
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory
parts to your vehicle.

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