Subaru Forester: System monitors - Front seatbelt pretensioners - Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: System monitors

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with the SRS airbag system.

Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. For details, refer to “SRS airbag system monitors”.

    Front seatbelt pretensioners
    The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The seatbelt pretensioners for the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat operate at the same time as the ...

    System servicing
    - When discarding a seatbelt retractor assembly or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. - Tampering with or disconnecting the system’s wiri ...

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    Fuse box in the cargo compartment
    Open the tailgate. To open: lift up trunk floor 2 (). Remove stowage compartment 1. Open cover 3 of fuse box downwards. ...

    Front seats
    - Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. - Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat ...

    Maintenance
    The Service and Warranty Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be done at regular intervals. Always have the Service and Warranty Booklet with you when you bring the ve ...