Subaru Legacy 2023 SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag Touring XT

The enhanced side and curtain airbags in the 2023 Subaru Legacy Touring XT are part of the comprehensive Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which is intended to provide superior protection in a variety of accident scenarios. To maximize protection and safety, these airbags are positioned thoughtfully throughout the car’s interior, including in the sides of the seats and above the side windows. They are designed to quickly deploy in the case of a rollover or side-impact crash, protecting occupants from harm from flying debris or contact with the vehicle’s structure. Subaru’s dedication to occupant protection is demonstrated by the inclusion of side and curtain airbags in the Legacy Touring XT’s overall safety system. This improves the car’s safety reputation, especially in side-impact and rollover situations. The Legacy will always be a popular option for families and drivers who value safety because to its emphasis on cutting-edge safety features.

2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag

SRS side airbag

The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s chest and waist. The SRS side airbag operates only for front-seat occupants.

SRS curtain airbag
Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU SRS curtain airbag system that complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 226. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located at the top of each center pillar. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the side window and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s head. In a rollover, SRS curtain airbags on both sides of the vehicle deploy between the occupant and the side window and supplement the seatbelt by reducing the impact to the occupant’s head. In an offset frontal collision, SRS curtain airbags on both sides of the vehicle deploy between the occupant and the side window and supplement the seatbelt by reducing the impact to the occupant’s head and chest.

Operation
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The following airbags deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor.

• Driver’s SRS side airbag
• Front passenger’s SRS side airbag. SRS curtain airbag (right-hand side). SRS curtain airbag (left-hand side)
• Therefore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy independently of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel. For the locations of the sensors and control modules, refer to “Components”

After deployment
After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied. When the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are a normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

CAUTION
Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment. After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain airbag system (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat). Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

Example of the type of accident
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed as follows:

• To deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision
• To function on a one-time-only basis The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in the following cases:
• In most lesser side impacts
• In most frontal or rear impacts

(because the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment would not protect the occupant in those situations) The SRS curtain airbags are also designed to deploy when the vehicle is in an extremely inclined state such as during a rollover. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser-inclined state. SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment depend on the level of force experienced in the passenger compartment during a side impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.

Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy

A severe side impact near the front seat
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy

1. The vehicle is involved in a severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat.
2. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.
3. The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curbstone laterally.
4. An offset frontal collision that is severe enough to deploy the front airbag.

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 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 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 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 the roof.

There are many types of collisions that might not necessarily require SRS side airbag deployment. In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved. Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain 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 telephone pole or similar object.
4. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.
5. There are many types of collisions that might not necessarily require SRS curtain airbag deployment. In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS curtain airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases

1. The vehicle is involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or stationary).
2. The vehicle is struck from behind.
3. The vehicle pitches end over end.

In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases.

SRS airbag system monitors

SRS airbag system warning light

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pre-tensioners) with the ignition switch in the “ON” position. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by illuminating for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

The following components are monitored by the indicator:

• Front impact sensor
  • Right-hand side
  • Left-hand side
• Airbag control module (including impact sensor and rollover sensor) Frontal airbag module
  • Driver’s side
• Front passenger’s side
• Knee airbag module (driver’s side)
• Side impact sensor
  • Center pillar right-hand side
  • Center pillar left-hand side
  • Front door right-hand side
  • Front door left-hand side
  • Rear wheelhouse right-hand side
  • Rear wheelhouse left-hand side
• Under the rear center seat
• Side airbag module
  • Driver’s side
  • Front passenger’s side
  • Curtain airbag module
  • Right-hand side
  • Left-hand side
  • Seatbelt pre tensioner and adaptive force limiter
  • Driver’s side
  • Front passenger’s side
  • Lap belt pretensioner
  • Driver’s side
• Front passenger’s side
• Seatbelt buckle switch (front passenger’s side)
• Front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor
• Front passenger’s occupant detection control module
• Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator
• All related wiring
• Driver’s seat position sensor
• Passenger’s seat position sensor
• Rear seatbelt pretensioner
  • Right-hand side
  • Left-hand side

WARNING

• If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and consult a SUBARU dealer. Unless a technician checks and repairs the system as needed, the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or the SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may result in injury.
• Flashing or flickering of the warn-. No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position. Continuous illumination of the warning light
• Illumination of the warning light while driving

SRS airbag system servicing

• When discarding an airbag module or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.
• The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable parts. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury.

CAUTION
If you need service or repair in areas indicated in the following list, have the work performed by an authorized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air-bag control module, impact sensors, and airbag modules are stored in these areas.

• Under the center of the instrument panel
• On both the right and left sides at the front of the vehicle
• Steering wheel and column and nearby areas
• The bottom of the steering column and nearby areas
• Top of the dashboard on the front passenger’s side and nearby areas. Each front seat and nearby area. Inside each center pillar
• Inside each front door
• In each roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat)
• Between the rear seat cushion

NOTE
In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

• The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags did not deploy.
• The pad of the steering wheel, the cover over the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, or either roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
• The center pillar, front door, rear wheelhouse or rear subframe, or an area near these parts, was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy.
• The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged.
• The rear part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which no SRS airbag was deployed.

Precautions against vehicle modification

• To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system.
• This includes the following modifications.
  • Installation of custom steering wheels attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard
  • Installation of custom seats
  • Replacement of seat fabric or leather
  • Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat
  • Attachment of a hands-free microphone or any other accessory to a front pillar, caterpillar, rear pillar, windshield, side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.
  • Installation of additional electrical/ electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag
    system components and/ or wiring is not advisable. This could interfere with the proper operation of the SRS airbag system.
  • Modifications on or inside the front door panels for the purpose of a speaker replacement or sound insulation.
  • The impact sensors, which detect the pressure of an impact, are located in the doors. Do not modify any components of the doors or door trims, such as the addition of door speakers for example. Any modifications to the doors create a risk of the airbag system becoming inoperative or unintended airbag deployment.

CAUTION

• Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with the proper operation of the SRS airbag system.
• Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.
• Modification of the suspension system or front-end structure.
• Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual.
• Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body.

How to contact the vehicle manufacturer concerning modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the advanced airbag system
Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, rear seat, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, radiator panel, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the SUBARU advanced airbag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the following SUBARU distributors.

<Continental U.S., Alaska and the District of Columbia>
Subaru of America, Inc.
Customer Advocacy Department
One Subaru Drive
P.O. Box 9103
Camden, NJ 08101-9877
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)

<Hawaii>
Subaru Hawaii
2850-A Pukoloa St.,
Honolulu, HI 96819 877-215-0338

<Guam>
Shen’s Corporation dba Prestige Automobiles
491 East Marine Corps Drive,
Dededo, Guam 96929
671-633-2698

<Puerto Rico>
Trebol Motors
296 Marginal JF Kennedy, San Juan, Puerto Rico
787-793-2828

<Canada>
Subaru Canada, Inc.
Consumer Support Department
560 Suffolk Court, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4J7
1-800-894-4212

There are currently no SUBARU distributors in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the SUBARU distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle.

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2024 Subaru Legacy Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)