Subaru Legacy: Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain 
airbag will basically not deploy. - SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag - *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) - Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags - Subaru Legacy Owners ManualSubaru Legacy: Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy.

1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving

1) The vehicle is involved in 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 basically not designed to deploy.

1) First impact

1) First impact
2) Second impact
A) SRS curtain airbag
B) SRS side airbag

In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second.

    Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely to deploy.
    Legacy models 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 vehicl ...

    SRS airbag system monitors
    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 wi ...

    See also:

    Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
    The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a so ...

    Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
    The electric power steering system warning light may come on and the warning buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops. ...

    Garage door opener — if equipped
    HomeLink replaces up to three remote controls (handheldtransmitters) that operate devices such as garagedoor openers, motorized gates, lighting or home securitysystems. The HomeLink unit operates ...