2010-2016 Subaru XV SUV Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags -> SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag User Manual
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1-55Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)frontal airbags are designed not to deploybe activated on the second impact.! Examples of the types of acci-in most cases if the vehicle is struck fromdents in which the driver’s/dri-& SRS side airbag and SRSthe side or from behind, or if it rolls onto itsver’s and front passenger’s SRScurtain airbagside or roof, or if it is involved in a low-frontal airbag(s) are not de-The SRS side airbag is stored in the doorspeed frontal to deploy in most casesside of each front seat seatback, whichbears an “SRS AIRBAG” label.1)First impact2)Second impactIn a moderate to severe side impactIn an accident where the vehicle iscollision, the SRS side airbag on theimpacted more than once, the driver’simpacted side of the vehicle deploysand/or front passenger’s SRS frontalbetween the occupant and the door panelairbag(s) will deploy only once on the firstand supplements the seatbelt by impact on the occupant’s chest andExample: In the case of a double collision,waist. The SRS side airbag operates onlyfirst with another vehicle, then against afor front seat wall in immediate succession,The SRS curtain airbag on each side ofonce either or both of the driver’s and frontthe cabin is stored in the roof sidepassenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are(between the front pillar and a point overactivated on the first impact, it/they will notThe driver’s and front passenger’s SRSthe rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is– CONTINUED –
1-55
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
frontal airbags are designed not to deploy
be activated on the second impact.
! Examples of the types of acci-
in most cases if the vehicle is struck from
dents in which the driver’s/dri-
& SRS side airbag and SRS
the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its
ver’s and front passenger’s SRS
curtain airbag
side or roof, or if it is involved in a low-
frontal airbag(s) are not de-
The SRS side airbag is stored in the door
speed frontal collision.
signed to deploy in most cases
side of each front seat seatback, which
bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label.
1)
First impact
2)
Second impact
In a moderate to severe side impact
In an accident where the vehicle is
collision, the SRS side airbag on the
impacted more than once, the driver’s
impacted side of the vehicle deploys
and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal
between the occupant and the door panel
airbag(s) will deploy only once on the first
and supplements the seatbelt by reducing
impact.
the impact on the occupant’s chest and
Example: In the case of a double collision,
waist. The SRS side airbag operates only
first with another vehicle, then against a
for front seat occupants.
concrete wall in immediate succession,
The SRS curtain airbag on each side of
once either or both of the driver’s and front
the cabin is stored in the roof side
passenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are
(between the front pillar and a point over
activated on the first impact, it/they will not
The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS
the rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is
– CONTINUED –
1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)located at the top of each center curtain airbag deploys independentlymodule causes only the SRS curtainof the driver’s and front passenger’s SRSairbag on the impacted side to a moderate to severe side impactfrontal airbags in the steering wheel andcollision, the SRS curtain airbag on theFor XV CROSSTREK models, if the roll-instrument side of the vehicle deploysover sensor detects rollover of the vehicle,between the occupant and the sideAn impact sensor, which senses impactthe control module inflates the SRSwindow and supplements the seatbelt byforce, is located in each of the followingcurtain airbags on both sides. At this time,reducing the impact on the occupant’ driver’s and front passenger’s also operate at the same. In the left and right front doorsFor XV CROSSTREK models, in a roll-time.. In the left and right center pillarsover, SRS curtain airbags on both sides of. In the left and right rear wheel housesAfter the deployment, the SRS side airbagthe vehicle deploy between the occupant. Under the rear center seatimmediately starts to deflate. The timeand the side window and supplement therequired from detection of an impact toseatbelt by reducing the impact to theFor XV CROSSTREK models, a rolloverdeflation of an SRS side airbag afteroccupant’s is also located inside the airbagdeployment is shorter than the blink ofcontrol a frontal collision, SRS curtain airbagsan both sides of the vehicle deployIf the impact sensor that is located underThe SRS curtain airbag remains inflatedbetween the occupant and the sidethe rear center seat and one of the centerfor a while following deployment thenwindow and supplement the seatbelt bypillar impact sensors or front door impactslowly the impact to the occupant’ssensors together sense an impact a predet
1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
located at the top of each center pillar.
SRS curtain airbag deploys independently
module causes only the SRS curtain
of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS
airbag on the impacted side to inflate.
In a moderate to severe side impact
frontal airbags in the steering wheel and
collision, the SRS curtain airbag on the
For XV CROSSTREK models, if the roll-
instrument panel.
impacted side of the vehicle deploys
over sensor detects rollover of the vehicle,
between the occupant and the side
An impact sensor, which senses impact
the control module inflates the SRS
window and supplements the seatbelt by
force, is located in each of the following
curtain airbags on both sides. At this time,
reducing the impact on the occupant’s
locations.
the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt
head.
pretensioners also operate at the same
. In the left and right front doors
For XV CROSSTREK models, in a roll-
time.
. In the left and right center pillars
over, SRS curtain airbags on both sides of
. In the left and right rear wheel houses
After the deployment, the SRS side airbag
the vehicle deploy between the occupant
. Under the rear center seat
immediately starts to deflate. The time
and the side window and supplement the
required from detection of an impact to
seatbelt by reducing the impact to the
For XV CROSSTREK models, a rollover
deflation of an SRS side airbag after
occupant’s head.
sensor is also located inside the airbag
deployment is shorter than the blink of
control module.
In a frontal collision, SRS curtain airbags
an eye.
on both sides of the vehicle deploy
If the impact sensor that is located under
The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated
between the occupant and the side
the rear center seat and one of the center
for a while following deployment then
window and supplement the seatbelt by
pillar impact sensors or front door impact
slowly deflates.
reducing the impact to the occupant’s
sensors together sense an impact force
head.
above a predetermined level in a side
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
! Operation
collision, the control module causes both
airbag deploy even when no one occupies
the SRS side airbag and curtain airbag on
the seat on the side on which an impact is
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
the impacted side to inflate regardless of
applied.
airbag can function only when the ignition
whether the rear wheel house impact
switch is in the “ON” position.
When the SRS side airbag and SRS
sensor on the same side senses an
curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud
The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS
impact.
inflation noise will be heard and some
side airbags and SRS curtain airbags
If the impact sensor that is located under
smoke will be released. These occur-
deploy independently of each other since
the rear center seat and one of the rear
rences are a normal result of the deploy-
each has its own impact sensor. There-
wheel house impact sensors together
ment. This smoke does not indicate a fire
fore, they may not both deploy in the same
sense an impact force above a predeter-
in the vehicle.
accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and
mined level in a side collision, the control
1-57Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)For XV CROSSTREK models, the SRS! Example of the type of accidentCAUTIONcurtain airbags are also designed toin which the SRS side airbag willdeploy when the vehicle is in an extremelyDo not touch the SRS side airbagmost likely state such as during a components around theThey are not designed to deploy in mostfront seat seatback with bare handslesser inclined after deployment. Doing so cancause burns because the compo-Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtainnents can be very hot as a result ofairbag are designed to function on a -only deployment, do not touch anySRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbagpart of the SRS curtain airbagdeployment depend on the level of forcesystem (from the front pillar to theexperienced in the passenger compart-part of the roof side over the rearment during a side impact collision. Thatseat). Doing so can cause burnslevel differs from one type of collision tobecause the components can beanother, and it may have no bearing onvery hot as a result of visible damage done to the vehicle1)A severe side impact near the front SRS side airbag and SRS curtainairbag are designed to deploy in the eventof an accident involving a moderate tosevere side impact collision. They are notdesigned to deploy in most lesser sideimpact. Also, they are not designed todeploy in most frontal or most rear impactsbecause SRS side airbag and SRScurtain airbag deployment would not helpthe occupant in those situations.– CONTINUED –
1-57
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
For XV CROSSTREK models, the SRS
! Example of the type of accident
CAUTION
curtain airbags are also designed to
in which the SRS side airbag will
deploy when the vehicle is in an extremely
Do not touch the SRS side airbag
most likely deploy.
inclined state such as during a rollover.
system components around the
They are not designed to deploy in most
front seat seatback with bare hands
lesser inclined state.
right after deployment. Doing so can
cause burns because the compo-
Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
nents can be very hot as a result of
airbag are designed to function on a one-
deployment.
time-only basis.
After deployment, do not touch any
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag
part of the SRS curtain airbag
deployment depend on the level of force
system (from the front pillar to the
experienced in the passenger compart-
part of the roof side over the rear
ment during a side impact collision. That
seat). Doing so can cause burns
level differs from one type of collision to
because the components can be
another, and it may have no bearing on
very hot as a result of deployment.
the visible damage done to the vehicle
1)
A severe side impact near the front seat.
itself.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are designed to deploy in the event
of an accident involving a moderate to
severe side impact collision. They are not
designed to deploy in most lesser side
impact. Also, they are not designed to
deploy in most frontal or most rear impacts
because SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag deployment would not help
the occupant in those situations.
– CONTINUED –
1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)2)An offset frontal collision that is severe! Examples of the types of acci-enough to deploy the front in which the SRS curtainairbag will most likely XV CROSSTREK models1)A severe side impact near the front seator the rear seat.
1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
2)
An offset frontal collision that is severe
! Examples of the types of acci-
enough to deploy the front airbag.
dents in which the SRS curtain
airbag will most likely deploy.
Except XV CROSSTREK models
1)
A severe side impact near the front seat
or the rear seat.
1-59Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)1)The vehicle is involved in a severe sideXV CROSSTREK modelsimpact near the front seat or the rearseat.2)The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.3)The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal orthe skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curb-stone laterally.4)An offset frontal collision that is severeenough to deploy the front airbag.– CONTINUED –
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
1)
The vehicle is involved in a severe side
XV CROSSTREK models
impact near the front seat or the rear
seat.
2)
The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
3)
The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or
the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curb-
stone laterally.
4)
An offset frontal collision that is severe
enough to deploy the front airbag.
– CONTINUED –
1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)1)Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS sidesurfaceairbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy (XV CROSSTREK models).2)Falling into or jumping over a deep hole3)Landing hard or vehicle fallingIt is possible that the SRS side and curtainairbags will deploy if a serious impactoccurs to the underside of your examples are shown in the illustra-tion.
1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
1)
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side
surface
airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy (XV CROSSTREK models).
2)
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
3)
Landing hard or vehicle falling
It is possible that the SRS side and curtain
airbags will deploy if a serious impact
occurs to the underside of your vehicle.
Some examples are shown in the illustra-
tion.
1-61Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)1)The vehicle is involved in an oblique! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikelyside-on deploy.2)The vehicle is involved in a side-onimpact in an area outside the vicinity ofthe passenger compartment.3)The vehicle strikes a telephone pole orsimilar object.4)The vehicle is involved in a side-onimpact from a motorcycle.5)The vehicle rolls onto its side or the are many types of collisions whichmight not necessarily require SRS sideairbag deployment. In the event of acci-dents like those illustrated, the SRS sideairbag may not deploy depending on thelevel of accident forces involved.– CONTINUED –
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
1)
The vehicle is involved in an oblique
! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely
side-on impact.
to deploy.
2)
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
3)
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
4)
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.
5)
The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS side
airbag deployment. In the event of acci-
dents like those illustrated, the SRS side
airbag may not deploy depending on the
level of accident forces involved.
– CONTINUED –
1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)1)The vehicle is involved in an oblique! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag isside-on to deploy.2)The vehicle is involved in a side-onimpact in an area outside the vicinity ofExcept XV CROSSTREK modelsthe passenger compartment.3)The vehicle strikes a telephone pole orsimilar object.4)The vehicle is involved in a side-onimpact from a motorcycle.5)The vehicle rolls onto its side or the are many types of collisions whichmight not necessarily require SRS curtainairbag deployment. In the event of acci-dents like those illustrated, the SRScurtain airbag may not deploy dependingon the level of accident forces involved.
1-62 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
1)
The vehicle is involved in an oblique
! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is
side-on impact.
unlikely to deploy.
2)
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
Except XV CROSSTREK models
the passenger compartment.
3)
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
4)
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.
5)
The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS curtain
airbag deployment. In the event of acci-
dents like those illustrated, the SRS
curtain airbag may not deploy depending
on the level of accident forces involved.
1-63Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)1)The vehicle is involved in an obliqueXV CROSSTREK modelsside-on impact.2)The vehicle is involved in a side-onimpact in an area outside the vicinity ofthe passenger compartment.3)The vehicle strikes a telephone pole orsimilar object.4)The vehicle is involved in a side-onimpact from a are many types of collisions whichmight not necessarily require SRS curtainairbag deployment. In the event of acci-dents like those illustrated, the SRScurtain airbag may not deploy dependingon the level of accident forces involved.– CONTINUED –
1-63
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
1)
The vehicle is involved in an oblique
XV CROSSTREK models
side-on impact.
2)
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.
3)
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.
4)
The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.
There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS curtain
airbag deployment. In the event of acci-
dents like those illustrated, the SRS
curtain airbag may not deploy depending
on the level of accident forces involved.
– CONTINUED –
1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)2)The vehicle pitches end over first impact, they will not be activated! Examples of the types of acci-on the in which the SRS sideIn the event of accidents like thoseairbag and SRS curtain airbagillustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS& SRS airbag system monitorsare not designed to deploy incurtain airbag are not designed to deploymost casesin most airbag system warning light1)First impactA diagnostic system continually monitors2)Second impactthe readiness of the SRS airbag systemA)SRS curtain airbag(including front seatbelt pretensioners)B)SRS side airbagwhile the vehicle is being driven. TheSRS airbag system warning light will showIn an accident where the vehicle is strucknormal system operation by illuminatingfrom the side more than once, the SRSfor approximately 6 seconds when theside airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployignition switch is turned to the “ON”only once on the first : In the case of a double sideThe following components are monitoredimpact collision, first with one vehicle andby the indicator:immediately followed by another from thesame direction, once the SRS side airbag. Front sub sensor1)The vehicle is struck from SRS curtain airbag are activated on– Right-hand side
1-64 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
2)
The vehicle pitches end over end.
the first impact, they will not be activated
! Examples of the types of acci-
on the second.
dents in which the SRS side
In the event of accidents like those
airbag and SRS curtain airbag
illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS
& SRS airbag system monitors
are not designed to deploy in
curtain airbag are not designed to deploy
most cases
in most cases.
SRS airbag system warning light
1)
First impact
A diagnostic system continually monitors
2)
Second impact
the readiness of the SRS airbag system
A)
SRS curtain airbag
(including front seatbelt pretensioners)
B)
SRS side airbag
while the vehicle is being driven. The
SRS airbag system warning light will show
In an accident where the vehicle is struck
normal system operation by illuminating
from the side more than once, the SRS
for approximately 6 seconds when the
side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
only once on the first impact.
position.
Example: In the case of a double side
The following components are monitored
impact collision, first with one vehicle and
by the indicator:
immediately followed by another from the
same direction, once the SRS side airbag
. Front sub sensor
1)
The vehicle is struck from behind.
and SRS curtain airbag are activated on
– Right-hand side

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