Subaru 2015 BRZ, Owner'S Manual

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1-7. Safety information
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SRS airbag precautions
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If the vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,
be sure to remove it.
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Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such
accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable
the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in
death or serious injury.
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Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components (
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P. 114).
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
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Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
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If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
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If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by any authorized SUBARU dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
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The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed only to be a
supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. They do not
do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also important to wear your
seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not
seated in a proper upright position.
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Vehicles without a keyless access with
push button start system only: Do not
attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects
such as keys and accessories to the
key. The objects may restrict the SRS
knee airbag inflation or be thrust into
the driver's seat area by the force of the
deploying airbag, thus causing a dan-
ger.