Subaru Ascent 2018-2026 Owner's Manual: Components
The Subaru Ascent SRS airbag system includes multiple strategically placed components designed to provide comprehensive protection to occupants during various types of collisions.
- Driver's SRS frontal airbag: located in the center of the steering wheel
- Front passenger's SRS frontal airbag: positioned in the upper dashboard area
- SRS side airbags: integrated into the outer sides of the front seatbacks
- SRS curtain airbags: installed along the roof sides, extending from the front pillars to the rear seating area
- SRS knee airbag: located beneath the steering column for driver protection
- Airbag control module with integrated impact and rollover sensors
- Driver frontal airbag module
- Front passenger frontal airbag module
- Front impact sensor (left side)
- Front impact sensor (right side)
- Driver side airbag module
- Front passenger side airbag module
- Side impact sensor (left center pillar)
- Side impact sensor (right center pillar)
- Airbag wiring system
- Driver seatbelt pretensioner with adaptive force limiter
- Front passenger seatbelt pretensioner with adaptive force limiter
- Side impact sensor (right rear wheel area)
- Side impact sensor (left rear wheel area)
- Right curtain airbag module
- Left curtain airbag module
- Front passenger seatbelt buckle switch
- Driver knee airbag module
- Front passenger occupant detection sensors
- Front passenger occupant detection control module
- Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator lights
- SRS airbag warning indicator
- Side impact sensor (under second-row center seat)
- Side impact sensor (left front door)
- Side impact sensor (right front door)
- Lap belt pretensioner (front passenger)
- Lap belt pretensioner (driver)
- Side impact sensor (rear right wheel area)
- Side impact sensor (rear left wheel area)
- Second-row seatbelt pretensioner (right side)
- Second-row seatbelt pretensioner (left side)
- Front passenger seat position sensor
For optimal safety in the Subaru Ascent, it is essential to understand how the SRS airbag system works and to maintain proper seating positions and restraint usage for all passengers, especially children. Correct use of safety systems significantly enhances protection and minimizes the risk of injury in unexpected situations.
General precautions regarding SRS airbag system and children
WARNING
Always ensure that children are seated in the rear seats of your Subaru Ascent
and are properly restrained using appropriate safety systems. The SRS airbag deploys
with extremely high ...
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Removal
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Installation
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Disassembly
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