Precautions against vehicle modification
To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system.
This includes the following modifications.
- Installation of custom steering
wheels
- Attachment of additional trim
materials to the dashboard
- Installation of custom seats
- Replacement of seat fabric or
leather
- Installation of additional fabric or
leather on the front seat
- Attachment of a hands-free microphone
or any other accessory
to a front pillar, a center pillar, a
rear pillar, the windshield, a side
window, an assist grip, or any
other cabin surface that would be
near a deploying SRS curtain
airbag
- 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.
Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.
- Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.
- Modification of the suspension system or front end structure.
- Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual.
- Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body.
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts on your vehicle.
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