Subaru Forester: Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side 
airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy. - SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system - SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) - Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy.

1) Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

1) Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface
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 illustration.

    Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy.
    1) A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat activates the SRS curtain airbag. 2) The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof. 3) If the angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal o ...

    Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is 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 ...

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