The Forester manual most specifically says you should not attach objects to the windscreen or put them on the dashboard or they will be dangerous if/when the airbags deploy.

In this case where do people mount their satnavs ?

I've always stuck mine to the windscreen like I guess 90% of people.

 

I would have thought that anything on the drivers side of the windscreen would have been squashed against the windscreen if the airbag deployed, not catapulted into the cabin.

 

Am I worrying too much ? !

I used to stick mine on the speedo cluster, always over the revs as I didnt need to see it

I wouldn't over think it, Subaru are just covering there asses so you can't sue them should something happen

James

The windscreen is too far away so I figure if I stick it on the flat area in front of the info display, then if the driver airbag hits it, it won't send it in my direction. 

I can still see the display OK.