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Subaru Ascent 2018-2026 Owner's Manual: Components

Subaru Ascent 2018-2026 Owner's Manual / Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags / SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) / Components

Subaru Ascent SRS airbag component locations diagram overview

The Subaru Ascent SRS airbag system includes multiple strategically placed components designed to provide comprehensive protection to occupants during various types of collisions.

  1. Driver's SRS frontal airbag: located in the center of the steering wheel
  2. Front passenger's SRS frontal airbag: positioned in the upper dashboard area
  3. SRS side airbags: integrated into the outer sides of the front seatbacks
  4. SRS curtain airbags: installed along the roof sides, extending from the front pillars to the rear seating area
  5. SRS knee airbag: located beneath the steering column for driver protection

Subaru Ascent detailed SRS system sensors modules and safety components layout

  1. Airbag control module with integrated impact and rollover sensors
  2. Driver frontal airbag module
  3. Front passenger frontal airbag module
  4. Front impact sensor (left side)
  5. Front impact sensor (right side)
  6. Driver side airbag module
  7. Front passenger side airbag module
  8. Side impact sensor (left center pillar)
  9. Side impact sensor (right center pillar)
  10. Airbag wiring system
  11. Driver seatbelt pretensioner with adaptive force limiter
  12. Front passenger seatbelt pretensioner with adaptive force limiter
  13. Side impact sensor (right rear wheel area)
  14. Side impact sensor (left rear wheel area)
  15. Right curtain airbag module
  16. Left curtain airbag module
  17. Front passenger seatbelt buckle switch
  18. Driver knee airbag module
  19. Front passenger occupant detection sensors
  20. Front passenger occupant detection control module
  21. Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator lights
  22. SRS airbag warning indicator
  23. Side impact sensor (under second-row center seat)
  24. Side impact sensor (left front door)
  25. Side impact sensor (right front door)
  26. Lap belt pretensioner (front passenger)
  27. Lap belt pretensioner (driver)
  28. Side impact sensor (rear right wheel area)
  29. Side impact sensor (rear left wheel area)
  30. Second-row seatbelt pretensioner (right side)
  31. Second-row seatbelt pretensioner (left side)
  32. 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.

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