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Subaru Ascent 2018-2026 Owner's Manual: SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

The Subaru Ascent is equipped with an advanced Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), designed to work in combination with seatbelts to provide enhanced occupant protection. The term “supplemental” indicates that airbags are intended to assist, not replace, the primary restraint provided by seatbelts.

The Subaru Ascent features a comprehensive airbag system consisting of multiple airbags strategically positioned throughout the vehicle to protect occupants in various types of collisions.

The system configuration typically includes the following components.

  • Driver's and front passenger's frontal airbags
  • Driver's and front passenger's side airbags
  • Curtain airbags (covering driver, front passenger, and rear window-side passengers)
  • Driver’s knee airbag

These SRS airbags in the Subaru Ascent are designed to supplement the protection provided by properly worn seatbelts.

In addition, the Subaru Ascent SRS system is integrated with seatbelt pretensioners, which automatically tighten the belts during a collision to further improve occupant restraint and safety performance.

The combination of airbags and seatbelt systems in the Subaru Ascent provides a comprehensive safety solution, helping to reduce injury risk and enhance protection for all passengers in a wide range of driving conditions.

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