Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: SRS airbag system monitors

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) / SRS airbag system monitors

SRS airbag system monitors
SRS airbag system warning light

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. 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 sub sensor

Right-hand side
Left-hand side

Airbag control module (including impact sensors and rollover sensors)
Frontal airbag module

Driver's side
Front passenger's side

Center pillar impact sensor

Right-hand side
Left-hand side

Front door impact sensor

Right-hand side
Left-hand side

Side airbag module

Driver's side
Front passenger's side

Rear wheel house impact sensor

Right-hand side
Left-hand side

Curtain airbag module

Right-hand side
Left-hand side

Seat cushion airbag module

Driver's side
Front passenger's side

Seatbelt pretensioner

Driver's side
Front passenger's side

Seatbelt buckle switch

Driver's side
Front passenger's side

Front passenger's occupant detection system sensor and control module
Front passenger's seatbelt tension sensor
Front passenger's frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator
All related wiring

WARNING If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system.

Flashing or flickering of the warning light
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

Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g.

SRS airbags may inflate in a very minor collision or not inflate in a severe collision), which may increase the risk of injury.

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag operation

The following airbags deploy independently of each other because each has its own impact sensor. Driver's SRS side airbag Front passenger's SRS side airbag SRS curtain ...

SRS airbag system servicing

WARNING When discarding an airbag module or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. The SRS airbag has no userserviceabl ...

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Inspection
Check for wear, damage or any other faults.1. Check the universal joint assembly - steering for excessive looseness.Service limit:Play of the universal joint assembly - steering: 0 mm (0 in)2. Measure the swing load of the universal joint assembly - steering.(1) Place the universal joint assembly - ...