Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are unlikely to deploy.

1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique 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.
5) The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.
There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment.
In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.
See also:
Safety
As mentioned, the Outback boasts excellent crash-test ratings and a better
rollover rating than an SUV. The standard stability system automatically means
there's antilock braking and traction cont ...
Double trip meter
Double trip meter
The trip meter shows the distance that the vehicle has been driven since you last set it to zero.
To set the trip meter to zero, select the A trip or B trip meter by pushing the kn ...
Parking tips
When parking your vehicle, always perform
the following procedure.
- Apply the parking brake firmly.
- For MT models, put the shift lever in
the “1” (1st) position when on an upgrade
or the “R ...
