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

- When discarding a seatbelt retractor

- 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 wiring could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems. For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer.

The front sub sensors are located

The front sub sensors are located on both the right and left sides at the front of the vehicle, and the SRS airbag control module including the impact sensors is located under the center console. If you need service or repair in those areas or near the front seatbelt retractors, have the work performed by your authorized SUBARU dealer.

NOTE
If the front part of the vehicle is damaged in an accident to the extent that the seatbelt pretensioner does not operate, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

    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 s ...

    Precautions against vehicle modification
    Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle. Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with prop ...

    See also:

    Preparations For Jacking
    1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle c ...

    Checking engine oil level
    1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Run the engine until it reaches operating temperature. 3. Turn off the engine. Wait more than 10 minutes for the oil to ...

    Media center 230 (REQ) — AM/FM stereo radio and 6–DISC CD/DVD changer (MP3/WMA AUX jack)
    NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Media Center 230 (REQ) Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ...