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Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manu- al are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS- TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equip- ment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, there- fore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
copyright 2002 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
and
are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
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Warranties
B Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties:
D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Emission Control Systems Warranty D Emissions Performance Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these war- ranties carefully.
B Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the fol- lowing warranties:
D SUBARU Limited Warranty D Anti-Corrosion Warranty D Emission Control Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.
NOTE
This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts.
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How to use this owner’s manual
J Using your Owner’s manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indica- tors and how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 4: Climate control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior and exterior equipments This chapter informs you how to operate interior and exterior equipments. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various condi- tions and explains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.
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Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your SUBARU. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
J Safety warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to make better use of your vehicle.
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J Safety symbol
HS0008
You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.
Safety precautions when driving
SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAG
WARNING
D All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BE- FORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of se- rious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or ac- cident. D To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fas- ten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag
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deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS air- bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al- ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
Carefully read the sections “Seat, seatbelts and SRS airbag” in chapter 1
of this owner’s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.CHILD SAFETY
WARNING
D Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the ve- hicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from in- jury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. D While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. D Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Be- cause children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk being injured from deployment is greater. D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO – CONTINUED –
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CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to the “Door locks” section in chapter 2. D Always lock the passenger’s windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this pro- cedure could result in injury to a child operating the power win- dow. Refer to the “Power windows” section in chapter 2. D Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could ac- cidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent opera- tion of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause se- vere or possibly fatal injuries to them.
Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems”, “SRS airbag”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instructions and pre- cautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE)
WARNING
D Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is danger- ous, or even lethal, if inhaled. D Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to pre- vent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. D Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, ex- cept for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. D Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventila- tion fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. D Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly.
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D If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as pos- sible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open.
DRINKING AND DRIVING
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reaction and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if you drink just a little – it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your pas- sengers and others. In addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury. Please don’t drink and drive.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. How- ever if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up com- pletely before getting behind the wheel.
DRUGS AND DRIVING
WARNING
There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judg- ment and attentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may in- crease your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.
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If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your abil- ity to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor.
Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-being, we urge you not to take ille- gal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.
DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY
WARNING
When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentiveness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’ and other persons’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may in- crease.
Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others.
CAR/MOBILE PHONES AND DRIVING
CAUTION
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a hand-held phone, pull off the road and park in the safe place be- fore using your phone. In some States/Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.
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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION
Your vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate govern- mental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties.
DRIVING WITH PETS Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your atten- tion from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your pas- sengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be se- cured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s han- dle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protection so- ciety or pet shop.
TIRE PRESSURES
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey.
Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard.
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Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 11 for detailed information.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Audio
Interior and exterior equipments
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
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Illustrated index
J Exterior
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7 Door locks (page 2-3) 8 Tire pressure (page 11-37) 9 Flat tires (page 9-11) Q Tire chains (page 8-14) W Fog light switch (page 3-22) E Tie-down hooks (page 9-22) R Towing hook (page 9-22)
1 Hood lock release
(page 11-5)
2 Headlight switch (page 3-17) 3 Bulb replacement
(page 11-54)
4 Wiper switch (page 3-24) 5 Moonroof (page 2-30) 6 Roof rail (page 6-23)
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1 Rear window defogger switch
(page 3-26)
2 Fuel filler lid (page 7-4) 3 Child safety locks (page 2-20) 4 Towing hook (page 9-22) 5 Tailgate (page 2-23)
6 Tie-down hooks (page 9-22) 7 Bulb replacement
(page 11-52)
8 Licence plate bracket (page
2-24)
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J Interior
B Passenger compartment area
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1 Lower anchorage for child
3 Parking brake lever
restraint system (page 2-20)
(page 7-26)
2 Seatbelt (page 1-14)
4 Front seat (page 1-2) 5 Rear seat (page 1-8)
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1 Moonroof (page 2-30) 2 Interior lights (page 6-2) 3 Sun visors (page 6-3)
4 Map light (page 6-3) 5 Inside mirror (page 3-28)
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1 Cup holder (page 6-7) 2 Center console (page 6-5) 3 Glove box (page 6-5) 4 Cigarette lighter (page 6-9)
5 Ashtray (page 6-12) 6 Rear center console
(page 6-6)
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B Cargo bed/spare tire/jack
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1 Cargo lamp (page 6-20) 2 Cargo tie-down hooks
4 Switchback door (page 2-26) 5 Jack/Maintenance tools
(page 6-16)
(page 9-3)
3 Temporary spare tire
6 Cargo bed extender
(page 9-9)
(page 6-17)
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J Instrument panel
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1 Door locks (page 2-3) 2 Outside mirror (page 3-30) 3 Light control lever (page 3-17) 4 Combination meter (page 3-7) 5 Wiper control lever
(page 3-22)
6 Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-6)
7 Climate control (page 4-1) 8 Gear shift lever (MT)
(page 7-11)/Selector lever (AT) (page 7-14)
9 Audio (page 5-1) Q Cruise control (page 7-28) W Horn (page 3-33) E SRS airbag (page 1-39) R Tilt steering (page 3-32) T Fuse box (page 11-49) Y Hood lock release
(page 11-5)
U Power door locking switch
(page 2-21)
I Power window (page 2-21)
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J Light control and wiper control levers/switches
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1 Parking light switch
7 Light control lever
(page 3-21)
2 Windshield wiper (page 3-22) 3 Mist (page 3-24) 4 Windshield washer
(page 3-24)
5 Wiper control lever
(page 3-24)
(page 3-17)
8 Headlight ON/OFF
(page 3-17)
9 Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-17)
Q Turn signal (for lane change)
(page 3-19)
6 Illumination brightness
W Turn signal (page 3-19)
control (page 3-20)
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J Combination meter
B Overview
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E Temperature gauge (page 3-9) R Clock setting knob (page 3-17) T Clock (page 3-17) Y Outside temperature indicator
(page 3-8)
U Tachometer (page 3-8) I Switchback door indicator (page
3-15)
O Security system indicator lamp
(page 3-16)
P Shift position indicator (page 3-16) A Cargo lamp indicator (page 3-16) S Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knob (page 3-7)
D Trip meter (page 3-7) F Odometer (page 3-7) G Speedometer (page 3-7) H Low fuel warning light (page 3-15) J Fuel gauge (page 3-9) K ABS warning light (page 3-13)
1 SRS airbag system warning light
(page 3-10)
2 Brake system warning light
(page 3-14)
3 Seatbelt warning light (page 3-10) 4 Turn signal indicator light (page
3-16)
5 Door ajar warning light
(page 3-15)
6 High beam indicator light
(page 3-16)
7 CHECK ENGINE warning light/
Malfunction indicator lamp (page 3-11)
8 Charge warning light (page 3-12) 9 OIL pressure warning light
(page 3-12)
Q AT OIL temperature warning light
(page 3-13)
W Front-wheel drive warning light
(page 3-15)
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B Warning and indicator light
Mark
Name
Page
Seatbelt warning light
AIRBAG
SRS airbag system warning light
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL temperature warning light (if equipped)
or
or
ABS warning light
Brake system warning light
Door ajar warning light
Low fuel warning light
Front-wheel drive warning light (if equipped)
Switchback door indicator
Security system indicator light (if equipped)
Cargo lamp indicator
Turn signal indicator lights
High beam indicator light
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3-10
3-11
3-12
3-12
3-13
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3-14
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3-15
3-15
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats Seat heater (if equipped) Rear seats
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Rear headrest Folding down the rear seat
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Seatbelts
Seatbelt safety tips Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) Seatbelt warning light and chime Fastening the seatbelt Seatbelt maintenance
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SRS frontal airbag SRS airbag system monitors SRS airbag system servicing Precautions against vehicle modification
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Front seats
WARNING
D Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. D Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed be- cause they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. D Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism. D Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding un- der the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be al- ways used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a colli- sion, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt slid- ing up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in se- rious internal injury or death. D Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS air- bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al- ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than
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adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward fac- ing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning child re- straint systems, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.
Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright.
Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright.
Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical.
HS0233
Move the seat as far back as possible.
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Put children in the rearseat properly restrained at all times.
Do not recline the seatback while vehicle is moving.
HB0291
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B Fore and aft adjustment n Driver’s seat (Power seat)
HB1060BA
To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch for- ward or backward.
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n Front passenger’s seat (Manual type)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
HB1058BA
Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seatback and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.
B Seat cushion angle and height adjustment (Driver’s seat only)
HB1078BA
HB1062BA
To adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion, move the control switch in the corresponding direction.
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B Reclining the seatback
HB1072BA
Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired posi- tion. Then release the lever and make sure the seat is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when released. When operating the reclining lever to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.
B Head restraint adjustment
HB1016BA
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
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B Lumbar support
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
HB1059BA
Pull the lever forward or backward. Pulling the lever forward will increase the amount of support for your lower back.
Seat heater (if equipped)
CAUTION
D Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. D Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. D When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any similar materials.
The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
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To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the “HI” position will make the seat to heat up quickly. LO: Normal heating HI: Rapid heating The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
Rear seats
WARNING
D Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. D Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback. Doing so many result in serious injury or death. D Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
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D To avoid the possibility of serious injury or death, passengers must never be allowed to sit on the rear center console while the vehicle is in motion. The rear seat of this vehicle is designed for no more than two passengers and is equipped with only two seat- belts. D Make sure that the rear seatback is securely locked. When it is securely locked, the red marking on the lock is no longer visible. If it is not locked, the seatback may move forward when the ve- hicle is operated. D Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering or a rapid accel- eration.
Sit well back and upright.
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J Rear headrest
Rear headrest are hot adjustable, nor removable.
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J Folding down the rear seat
WARNING
D After returning the rear seat to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cush- ion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. D Make sure that the rear seatback is securely locked after returning the seatback to its original position. When securely locked, the red marking on the lock is no longer visible. If it is not locked securely, the rear seatback may fold down during driving.
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B Folding down the seatback
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1. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob up and then fold the seatback down.
B Folding down the seat cushion and seatback 1. Move the front seat forward. 2. Store the seatbelts in the seatbelt pockets to prevent them from fal- ling below the cushion.
3. Raise the seat cushion by pulling up the tab.
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4. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob up and fold the seatback down. Confirm that the pin located at the bottom of the seat cushion is inserted into the slot at the top of the seatback.
CAUTION
Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers with the seat cushion or the seatback when performing the fold down operation.
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CAUTION
Confirm that the rear seatbelts are stored in the seatbelt pocket prior to returning the seat cushion to its original position.
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5. To return the rear seat to its original position, raise the seatback and seat cushion until they lock into place and make sure that they are securely locked. Make sure that the rear seatbelt buckles are not under the seat cush- ion or seatback, when returning the seat cushion and the seatback to their original position.
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Seatbelts
J Seatbelt safety tips
WARNING
D All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BE- FORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of se- rious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or ac- cident. D All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury. D Each seatbelt is designed to support only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more persons — even children. Other- wise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result. D Replace all seatbelt assemblies including retractors and at- taching hardware worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.
B Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle. See in- formation on “Child restraint systems” in this chapter.
B Children If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to ac- cident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.
If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child’s waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned, a child restraint system should be used. Never place the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back.
B Expectant mothers
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Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should con- sult their doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist.
J Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
J Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emergency Locking Re- tractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR has an additional locking mode “Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode” in- tended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seatbelt cannot be extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, ALR mode is re- leased.
When securing a child restraint system on the passengers’ seats, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the retractor is restored to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function by allow- ing the seatbelt to retract fully. For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and re- store it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.
J Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s seat.
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This device causes the seatbelt warning light on the instrument panel to light up for about six seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position to remind the driver to wear the seatbelt. If the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a warning chime sounds at the same time.
J Fastening the seatbelt
WARNING
D Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. D Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. D Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a colli- sion, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen. D Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding un- der the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be al- ways used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a colli- sion, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt slid- ing up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in se- rious internal injury or death. D Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
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Always wear the seatbelts correctly.
Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back.
Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright.
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CAUTION
Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an oc- cupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool.
B Front seatbelts
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1. Adjust the seat position: Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still main- taining full vehicle control. Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible.
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2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again. 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.
n Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height
WARNING
When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision.
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The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To lower the anchor height, push the release but- ton and slide the anchor down. To raise the anchor height, slide the anchor up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place.
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Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.
n Unfastening the seatbelt
Push
Push the button on the buckle.
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Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted prop- erly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.
B Rear seatbelts
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1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it,
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then pull it out slowly again. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.
n Unfastening the seatbelt
Push
Push the button on the buckle.
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Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted prop- erly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.
J Seatbelt maintenance
CAUTION
D Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid. D Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will pre- vent the seatbelt from operating properly.
To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength.
Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Replace the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found.
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Front seatbelt pretensioners
WARNING
D To obtain maximum protection, occupants should sit in an up- right position with their seatbelts properly fastened. Refer to “Seatbelts” section in this chapter. D Do not modify, remove or strike the front seatbelt retractor as- semblies or surrounding area. This could result in accidental ac- tivation of the seatbelt pretensioners or could make the system inoperative, possibly resulting in serious injury. Seatbelt preten- sioners have no user-serviceable parts. For required servicing of front seatbelt retractors equipped with seatbelt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. D When discarding front seatbelt retractor assemblies or scrap- ping the entire car due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult your SUBARU dealer.
Seatbelt retractor assembly (Pretensioner)
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The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt preten- sioner. The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision.
The pretensioner sensor also serves as a SRS frontal airbag sensor. If the sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the re- tractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively restrains
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the front seat occupant.
When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, an operating noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occur- rences are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt re- tractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced.
NOTE D Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to activate in minor frontal impacts, in side or rear impacts or in roll-over accidents. D The driver’s seat and passenger’s seat pretensioners and fron- tal airbag operate simultaneously. D Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only ba- sis. In the event that a pretensioner is activated, both the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be re- placed and only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replac- ing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts. D If either front seatbelt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the pretensioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. D If the front seatbelt retractor assembly or surrounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos- sible. D When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buy- er that it has seatbelt pretensioners by alerting the buyer to the contents of this section.
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B System monitors
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A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt preten- sioners share the control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag sys- tem warning light will illuminate. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored by the indicator:
D Front sub sensor (Right hand side) D Front sub sensor (Left hand side) D Airbag control module (including impact sensors) D Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side) D Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger’s side) D All related wiring
In the event of a malfunction indicated by any of following, the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and repaired, the seatbelt preten- sioners and airbags will not function reliably:
D Flashing or flickering of the indicator light. D No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position. D Continuous illumination of the warning light. D Illumination of the warning light while driving.
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B System servicing
WARNING
D When discarding a seatbelt retractor assembly or scrapping the entire car damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU deal- er. D Tampering with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could re- sult in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insulation and the connectors of the system are yellow for easy identification. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pretensioner and airbag systems. For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.
CAUTION
The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the airbag control module including the impact sensors is located under the center console. If you need service or repair in those areas or near the front seatbelt retractors, we recommend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work.
NOTE If the front part of the vehicle is damaged in an accident to the extent that the seatbelt pretensioner does not operate, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
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B Precautions against vehicle modification
CAUTION
Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifi- cations can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt perten- sioners. D Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end. D Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. D Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the tire placard attached to the door jamb.
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any acces- sory parts to your vehicle.
Child restraint systems
WARNING
D Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally, holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater.
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For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. You should choose a restraint device which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. D SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat at all times. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.
Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms in the front passenger’s seat or any other seat.
Secure child restraint devices in the REAR seat at all times.
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Never install rearward facing child safety seat in the front passen- ger’s seat.
Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat or any other seat
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WARNING
D Child restraint systems and seatbelts can become hot in a ve- hicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it. D Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehi- cle. Unsecured child restraint systems can be thrown around in- side of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; it can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.
Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compat- ible with your vehicle and is appropriate for the child’s age and size. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt (except those cov- ered under the section in this manual, entitled “Installation of child re- straint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages”).
Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.
All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving.
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B Installing child restraint systems with seatbelt and tether
anchorages
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NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. The function is restored by retracting the seatbelt fully.
CAUTION
When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufactur- er’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child re- straint system, check to ensure that it is held securely in posi- tion. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in- creased.
1. Set the child restraint system in the seating position on the rear seat cushion.
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2. Pull the seatback locking knob and fold the seatback forward to see the tether anchorage on the backside of the seatback.
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3. Connect the tether belt hook onto the tether anchorage on the backside of the seatback. Take up any slack in the tether belt after connecting it to the tether anchorage.
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4. Put the other end of the tether belt through under the headrest. 5. Return the seatback to the locked position. Confirm that the red mark on the locking knob is no longer visible and check that the seat- back is securely locked by moving it back and forth. 6. Run the lap and shoulder belt through the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.
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7. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle. 8. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indi- cate the retractor function as ALR. 9. While pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion and moving
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it back and forth, tighten the seatbelt securely by taking up the slack in the belt.
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10. While pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion and moving it back and forth, pull the upper tether belt straight up to secure the child restraint system firmly by taking up the slack in the belt. 11. The loose end of the tether belt should be placed into the gap on the backside of the seatback. 12. To remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse proce- dures of installation. Unbuckle the seatbelt and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode.
If you have any question concerning proper child restraint system installation, ask your SUBARU dealer.
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NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. The function is restored by retracting the seatbelt fully.
CAUTION
When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufactur- er’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held securely in posi- tion. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suf- fering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.
1. Place the child restraint system on the seat. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.
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3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle. 4. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indi- cate the retractor function as ALR. 5. While pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion and moving it back and forth, tighten the seatbelt securely by taking up the slack in the belt. 6. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, move it back and forth to check if it is firmly secured. 7. To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to ELR mode.
If you have any question concerning proper child restraint system installation, ask your SUBARU dealer.
B Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and teth-
er anchorages
Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the vehicle body. The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes re- ferred to as the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren).
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Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) on the back panel behind the markings on the bottom part of the rear seat- back and two upper anchorages (tether anchorages) on the back side of the seatback for accommodating such child restraint systems.
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The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system on the rear seat. For each seating position of the rear seat, two lower anchorages are provided. The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are also provided for each seating position of the rear seat.
You will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower anchorages (bars). Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback.
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CAUTION
When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufactur- er’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering per- sonal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.
1. Place the child restraint system on the rear seat cushion.
2. Unlock the rear seatback locking knob and fold the seatback for- ward to see the tether anchorages on the backside of the seatback.
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3. Connect the hook of the upper tether belt onto the tether anchor- age on the backside of the seatback. Do not allow slack in the tether belt.
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4. Put the other end of the tether belt through under the headrest. 5. Return the seatback to the locked position. Confirm that the red mark on the locking knob is no longer visible and check if the seat- back has been securely locked by moving it back and forth.
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6. While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer, connect the lower hooks onto the lower anchor- ages located at “ ” marks on the bottom of the rear seatback. When the hooks are connected, make sure the adjacent seatbelts are not caught.
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7. [If your child restraint system is of a flexible attachment type (which uses tether belts to connect the child restraint system properly to the lower anchorages)] While pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion, pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restraint system firmly by taking up the slack in the belt.
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8. Pull the upper tether belt straight up to secure the child restraint system firmly by taking up the slack in the belt. 9. Put the loose end of the tether belts behind the seatback. 10. To remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse proce- dures of installation.
If you have any question concerning proper child restraint system installation, ask your SUBARU dealer.
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*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
*SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seatbelts.
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WARNING
D To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only as a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see the “Seatbelts” sections in this chapter. D Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Be- cause the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed – faster than the blink of an eye – and force to protect in high speed colli- sions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident braking. Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deploy- ment force.
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D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS air- bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al- ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. D Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the car and cause injury. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter. D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front pas- senger’s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms.
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The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.
Put children in the REAR seat prop- erly restrained at all times.
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D When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. If you or your pas- sengers have breathing problems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly. D A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burnt if they come into direct contact with the hot gas.
Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in addition to a lap/shoulder belt at each front seating position. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) consists of two airbags (driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags). These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection provided by the seatbelt.
The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For operation, instructions are precautions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner, see the “Front seatbelt pretensioner” section in this chapter.
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NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting him to the applicable section in this owner’s manual.
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1 Airbag control module
(including impact sensors)
2 Airbag module (driver’s side) 3 Airbag module
(passenger’s side) 4 Front sub sensor
(left hand side)
5 Front sub sensor (right hand side)
6 Seatbelt pretensioner
(driver’s side)
7 Seatbelt pretensioner
(passenger’s side)
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WARNING
D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front pas- senger’s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child. D The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS air- bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al- ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown toward the front of the car during pre-accident braking.
Never install rearward facing child restraint system in the front passen- ger’s seat.
Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat
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Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms.
Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright.
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Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical.
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Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright.
Move the seat as far back as possible.
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D Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dash- board. If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, those objects could in- terfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle and cause injury. D Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra- wide mirror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously in- jure vehicle occupants.
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The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. The passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark.
In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver’s and front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reduc- ing the impact on the driver’s and front passenger’s head and chest.
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CAUTION
Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around the steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deploy- ment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.
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Driver’s side
Passenger’s side
SRS airbags deploy as soon as a collision occurs.
After deployment, SRS airbags start to deflate immediately so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed.
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The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. If the front sub sensors inside the both front fenders and the impact sensors in the airbag control module detect a certain predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the control module sends signals to the frontal airbag modules instructing them to inflate the SRS frontal airbags. Then both airbag modules produce gas, which instantly inflates driver’s and passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. After the deployment, the SRS airbags immediately start to deflate so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. The time required from detecting impact to the deflation of the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploys together with driv- er’s SRS frontal airbag even when no one occupies the front passen- ger’s seat. When the SRS frontal airbags deploy, the driver’s and front passen- ger’s seatbelt pretensioners operate at the same time.
