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Foreword


Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Man- ual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excel- lent 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 manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES 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 equipment, in- cluding factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore 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


is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.


© copyright 2004 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.


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Warranties (cid:132) Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of Ameri- ca, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: (cid:121) SUBARU Limited Warranty (cid:121) Emission Control Systems Warranty (cid:121) Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.


(cid:132) Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU deal- er in Canada come with the following warranties: (cid:121) SUBARU Limited Warranty (cid:121) Anti-Corrosion Warranty (cid:121) Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Service Book- let”. Please read these warranties carefully.


This vehicle does not contain mer- cury devices or parts.


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How to use this owner’s manual (cid:132) 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 se- rious 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 seat- belt 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 instru- ment panel indicators 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 conditions and explains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a prob- lem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine over- heating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. 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 capac- ities of your SUBARU.


Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Tire information, Uni- form tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manu- al. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.


(cid:132) 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 bet- ter understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.


A WARNING indicates a situation in which seri- ous injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.


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.


(cid:132) Safety symbol


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ual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.


Safety precautions when driving (cid:132) Seatbelt and SRS airbag


(cid:121) All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury be- comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. (cid:121) To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Re- straint System) airbag 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 vehicle has the SRS airbag. (cid:121) 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 airbag needs enough space for deploy-


ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve- hicle 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, seatbelt and SRS airbags” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for in- structions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.


(cid:132) Child safety


(cid:121) Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a colli- sion, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. (cid:121) 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. Accord- ing to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating po- sitions than in the front seating positions. Nev- er allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. (cid:121) Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained 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. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk being injured from deployment is greater. (cid:121) 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. (cid:121) 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. (cid:121) Always lock the passenger’s windows using


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haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color- less and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. (cid:121) Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from en- tering the vehicle. (cid:121) Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. (cid:121) Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. (cid:121) Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly. (cid:121) If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open.


the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Refer to the “Power windows” section in chapter 2. (cid:121) Never leave unattended children in the vehi- cle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, tempera- ture in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them.


Carefully read the sections “Child restraint sys- tems”,“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.


(cid:132) Engine exhaust gas (carbon monox-


ide)


(cid:121) Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex-


(cid:132) Drinking and driving


(cid:132) Drugs and driving


Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reac- tion 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 passengers 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. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel.


There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.


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 ability 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-be- ing, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.


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(cid:132) Driving when tired or sleepy


Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.


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 increase.


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 your- self before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others.


(cid:132) Car phone/mobile phone and driving


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 before using your phone. In some States/


(cid:132) Modification of your vehicle


Your vehicle should not be modified. Modifica- tion could affect its performance, safety or du- rability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor- mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties.


(cid:132) Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. 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 car-


(cid:132) California proposition 65 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 repro- ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids in vehi- cles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.


rier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local an- imal protection society or pet shop.


(cid:132) Tire pressures


Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severe- ly 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 be- fore 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. Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 11
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Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


Keys and doors


Instruments and controls


Climate control


Audio


Interior equipment


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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1) Hood lock release knob (page


11-5)


2) Headlight switch (page 3-18) 3) Bulb replacement (page 11-64) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-25) 5) Moonroof (page 2-31) 6) Roof rail (page 6-24) 7) Door locks (page 2-3) 8) Tire pressure (page 11-46) 9) Flat tires (page 9-12) 10) Tire chains (page 8-15) 11) Fog light button (page 3-23) 12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-23) 13) Towing hook (page 9-23)


Illustrated index


(cid:132) Exterior


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1) Rear window defogger button


(page 3-26)


2) Fuel filler lid (page 7-4) 3) Child safety locks (page 2-21) 4) Towing hook (page 9-23) 5) Tailgate (page 2-25) 6) Tie-down hooks (page 9-2) 7) Bulb replacement (page 11-61) Licence plate bracket (page 2- 8) 26)


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Lower anchorage for child re- straint system (page 2-21)


2) Seatbelt (page 1-14) 3) Parking brake lever (page 7-36) 4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Rear seat (page 1-9)


(cid:132) Interior (cid:84) Passenger compartment area


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Interior lights (page 6-2)


1) Moonroof (page 2-31) 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) Accessory power outlet (page 6-


7) Rear center console (page 6-6)


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1) Cargo lamp (page 6-20) 2) Cargo tie-down hooks (page 6-


3) Temporary spare tire (page 9-


17)


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4) Switchback door (page 2-27) 5)


Jack/Maintenance tools (page 9-3)


6) Cargo bed extender (page 6-17)


(cid:84) Cargo bed/spare tire/jack


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(cid:132) Instrument panel


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1) Door locks (page 2-3) 2) Outside mirror (page 3-30) 3) Light control lever (page 3-18) 4) Combination meter (page 3-6) 5) Wiper control lever (page 3-23) 6) Hazard warning flasher switch


(page 3-5)


7) Climate control (page 4-1) 8) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-


12)/Selector lever (AT) (page 7- 15)


9) Audio (page 5-1) 10) Cruise control (page 7-38) 11) Horn (page 3-34) 12) SRS airbag (page 1-47) 13) Tilt steering (page 3-33) 14) Fuse box (page 11-57) 15) Hood lock release knob (page


11-5)


2-5)


16) Power door locking switch (page


17) Power window (page 2-22)


(cid:132) Light control and wiper control levers/switches


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1) Parking light switch (page 3-22) 2) Windshield wiper (page 3-23) 3) Mist (page 3-25) 4) Windshield washer (page 3-25) 5) Wiper control lever (page 3-25) Illumination brightness control 6) (page 3-21) Light control lever (page 3-18) 7) 8) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-18) 9) Headlight flasher High/Low


beam change (page 3-18)


10) Turn signal (for lane change)


(page 3-20)


11) Turn signal (page 3-20)


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1) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) 2) Speedometer (page 3-6) 3) Tachometer (page 3-7) 4) Temperature gauge (page 3-8) 5) Clock setting knob (page 3-17) 6) Clock and outside temperature


indicator (page 3-17, 3-7)


7) Selector lever position indicator


(page 3-15)


8) Trip meter A/B selection and trip


meter reset knob (page 3-6)


9) Trip meter and odometer (page


3-6)


(cid:132) Combination meter (cid:84) Non-turbo models


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(cid:84) Turbo models


1) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) 2) Speedometer (page 3-6) 3) Gear position indicator (page 3-


16)


4) Tachometer (page 3-7) 5) Temperature gauge (page 3-8) 6) Clock setting knob (page 3-17) 7) Clock and outside temperature


indicator (page 3-17, 3-7)


8) Selector lever position indicator


(page 3-15)


9) Trip meter A/B selection and trip


meter reset knob (page 3-6)


10) Trip meter and odometer (page


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Mark


Name


Low fuel warning light


All-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


Cruise control set indicator light


Page


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3-15


3-16


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(cid:84) Warning and indicator light


Mark


Name


Seatbelt warning light


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)


ABS warning light


Brake system warning light


Door ajar warning light


or


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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint


Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .... 1-40
Installing a booster seat ................................... 1-45
System airbag) ........................................... 1-47
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s 1-47
SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints ..... SRS frontal airbag ............................................ 1-52
SRS airbag system monitors ........................... 1-60
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SRS airbag system servicing .......................... Precautions against vehicle modification ...... 1-62


Front seats .................................................... Fore and aft adjustment ................................... Seat cushion angle and height adjustment (Power seat only) ........................................... Reclining the seatback ..................................... Head restraint adjustment ................................ Lumbar support (if equipped) .......................... Seat heater (if equipped) .............................. Rear seats ..................................................... Rear headrest .................................................... Folding down the rear seat .............................. Seatbelts ....................................................... Seatbelt safety tips ........................................... Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .............. Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ............................................................ Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... Fastening the seatbelt ...................................... Seatbelt maintenance ....................................... Seatbelt extender ......................................... Front seatbelt pretensioners ....................... System monitors ............................................... System servicing .............................................. Precautions against vehicle modification ...... Child restraint systems ................................ Where to place a child restraint system ......... Choosing a child restraint system .................. Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt ............................................................


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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


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Front seats


(cid:121) Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. (cid:121) Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism. (cid:121) Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seat- backs are not used in the upright position in a collision, 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 in- ternal injury or death. (cid:121) 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 airbag needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always sit upright and


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well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.


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Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained 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 improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recom- mend 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 (in- cluding forward facing 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 seat- ing positions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precautions con- cerning child restraint systems, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.


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(cid:132) Fore and aft adjustment (cid:84) Power seat (if equipped)


To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the con- trol switch forward or backward.


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(cid:84) Manual type


(cid:132) Seat cushion angle and height adjust-


ment (Power seat only)


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Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat- back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.


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To adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion, move the control switch in the corresponding direction.


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(cid:132) Reclining the seatback


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Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. 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 operat- ing the reclining lever to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.


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(cid:132) Head restraint adjustment


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To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place ob- jects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of slid- ing 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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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 cen- ter of the head restraint is closest to the top of the oc- cupant’s ears.


Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that


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the vehicle is struck from the rear.


Seat heater (if equipped)


(cid:132) Lumbar support (if equipped)


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Pull the lever forward or backward. Pulling the lever forward will increase the amount of support for your lower back.


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1) Heating element The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position.


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LO


HI


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1) Indicator light To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” posi- tion on the switch, as desired, depending on the tem- perature. 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 in- terior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehi- cle, be sure to turn the switch off.


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(cid:121) There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tem- peratures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time. When using the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned. (cid:121) Do not put anything on the seat which insu- lates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.


NOTE (cid:121) Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. (cid:121) When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any similar materials.


Rear seats


Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


on the rear center console while the vehicle is in motion. The rear seat of this vehicle is de- signed for no more than two passengers and is equipped with only two seatbelts. (cid:121) 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 vehicle is operated.


(cid:132) Rear headrest


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(cid:121) Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materi- als 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. (cid:121) To avoid the possibility of serious injury or death, passengers must never be allowed to sit


Rear headrest are not adjustable, nor removable.


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(cid:132) Folding down the rear seat


(cid:121) After returning the rear seat to its original po- sition, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. (cid:121) Make sure that the rear seatback is securely locked after returning the seatback to its origi- nal 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. (cid:121) Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. (cid:121) Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them from being thrown around in- side the vehicle and causing serious injury dur- ing a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration.


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Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the front seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.


(cid:84) Folding down the seatback


Before folding down the seatback, check that there is nothing in the seatback pocket. If there is something in the pocket, it could be damaged or cause damage to the seatback and rear cen- ter console when the seatback is folded.


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A) LOCK B) UNLOCK 1) Red


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1. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob up and then fold the seatback down.


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(cid:84) Folding down the seat cushion and seatback


Before folding down the seatback, check that there is nothing in the seatback pocket. If there is something in the pocket, it could be damaged or cause damage to the seatback and rear cen- ter console when the seatback is folded.


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1. Move the front seat forward. 2. Store the seatbelts in the seatbelt pockets to pre- vent them from falling below the cushion.


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3. Raise the seat cushion by pulling up the tab.


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A) LOCK B) UNLOCK 1) Red


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4. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob up and fold the seatback down. Confirm that the pin locat- ed at the bottom of the seat cushion is inserted into the slot at the top of the seatback.


Be careful not to pinch your hand or fingers with the seat cushion or the seatback when per- forming the fold down operation.


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place and make sure that they are securely locked. Make sure that the rear seatbelt buckles are not under the seat cushion or seatback, when returning the seat cushion and the seatback to their original position.


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Confirm that the rear seatbelts are stored in the seatbelt pocket prior to returning the seat cush- ion to its original position.


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(cid:121) All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury be- comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. (cid:121) All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as ef- fective in preventing or reducing injury. (cid:121) Each seatbelt is designed to support only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more persons – even children. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result. (cid:121) Replace all seatbelt assemblies including re- tractors and attaching hardware worn by occu- pants of a vehicle that has been in a serious ac- cident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious. (cid:121) Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, espe-


cially 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 of being injured from deploy- ment is greater. For all these reasons, we strongly recommend that ALL children (includ- ing those in child seats and those that have out- grown 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 (in- cluding 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. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat- ing positions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precautions con- cerning the child restraint system, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chap- ter.


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(cid:84) Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your ve- hicle. See information on “Child restraint systems” in this chapter. (cid:84) 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 accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating po- sitions 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 re- straint system should be used. Never place the shoul- der belt under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back.


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(cid:84) Expectant mothers


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Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recom- mendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist.


(cid:132) Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Re- tractor (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 quick- ly out of the retractor.


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(cid:132) Automatic/Emergency Locking Retrac-


tor (A/ELR)


Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emer- gency Locking Retractor (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” intended to secure a child re- straint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the re- tractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seat- belt cannot be extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor func- tions as ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, ALR mode is released. When securing a child restraint system on the passen- gers’ 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 allowing the seat- belt to retract fully. For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.


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(cid:132) Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning de- vice at the driver’s seat. 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.


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backs are not used in the upright position in a collision, 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 in- ternal injury or death. (cid:121) 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.


(cid:121) Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or sever- ity of injury. (cid:121) Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen. (cid:121) Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seat-


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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.


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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.


Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sun- ny weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool.


(cid:84) Front seatbelts 1. Adjust the seat position: Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright posi- tion. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possi- ble. 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 reach- ing the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out


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5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.


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(cid:86) Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor


height


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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 button 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. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.


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When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt an- chor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury dur- ing sudden braking or in a collision.


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retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. (cid:84) Rear seatbelts 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 reach- ing 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, then pull it out slowly again.


Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are


3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.


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4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 5. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.


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Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.


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changes that will prevent the seatbelt from op- erating 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. Re- place the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found.


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Seatbelt extender If the front seatbelts are not long enough to permit the tongue plate to engage with the seatbelt buckle, an optional seatbelt extender is available from your SUBARU dealer. When ordering an extender, only or- der one particularly designed for your vehicle. Several different types of extenders are available to match var- ious varieties of front seatbelt designs. See your SUBARU dealer for assistance. The extender adds approximately 8 in (200 mm) of length and it can be used for either the driver or front passenger seating position.


Be sure to observe the following when using the seatbelt extender. Failure to follow these instructions and warn- ings could reduce the effectiveness of the seat- belt and result in more serious injury in the event of a collision. (cid:121) Never use the extender when the belt itself is long enough to permit it to be buckled properly. If removal of heavy clothing is all that is needed to permit the seatbelt to be buckled properly, remove the heavy clothing and do not use the


extender. (cid:121) Do not use the extender if the buckle of the extender rests over the abdomen. (cid:121) Do not let someone else use the extender. Use of an extender when it is not needed could reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt and re- sult in more serious injury in the event of a col- lision. (cid:121) Use the extender only for the front seatbelts and only for the model for which it was original- ly provided. Never use the extender for the rear seatbelts or for a different model.


NOTE When the seatbelt extender is used by a pregnant passenger, consult a doctor to get approval in ad- vance.


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To connect the extender to the seatbelt, insert the tongue plate into the seatbelt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle-release buttons of the extender and the seatbelt are both facing outward as shown in the diagram. You will hear a click when the tongue plate locks into the buckle. When releasing the seatbelt, press on the buckle-re- lease button on the extender, not on the seatbelt. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle interior and ex- tender itself. For the safety of others, the extender should be re- moved after each use, especially if the next person us- ing the seatbelt does not need one.


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Front seatbelt pretensioners


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The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident in- volving a moderate to severe frontal collision. The pretensioner sensor also serves as a SRS frontal airbag sensor. If the sensor detects a certain predeter- mined amount of force during a frontal collision, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the retractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively re- strains the front seat occupant. When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, an operat-


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ing noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced. NOTE (cid:121) Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to acti- vate in minor frontal impacts, in side or in rear im- pacts or in roll-over accidents. (cid:121) The driver’s seat and passenger’s seat preten- sioners and frontal airbag operate simultaneous- ly. (cid:121) Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. In the event that a preten- sioner is activated, both the driver’s and front pas- senger’s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be re- placed and only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts. (cid:121) 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.


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(cid:121) If the front seatbelt retractor assembly or sur- rounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. (cid:121) When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to ex- plain to the buyer that it has seatbelt pretension- ers by alerting the buyer to the contents of this section.


your SUBARU dealer.


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(cid:121) To obtain maximum protection, occupants should sit in an upright position with their seat- belts properly fastened. Refer to “Seatbelts” section in this chapter. (cid:121) Do not modify, remove or strike the front seatbelt retractor assemblies or surrounding area. This could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioners or could make the system inoperative, possibly resulting in seri- ous injury. Seatbelt pretensioners have no user-serviceable parts. For required servicing of front seatbelt retractors equipped with seat- belt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. (cid:121) When discarding front seatbelt retractor as- semblies or scrapping the entire vehicle due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult


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SRS airbag system warning light A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi- ness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal sys- tem operation by lighting for about 6 seconds when – CONTINUED – 1-25


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the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. The following components are monitored by the indi- cator: (cid:121) Front sub sensor (Right hand side) (cid:121) Front sub sensor (Left hand side) (cid:121) Airbag control module (including impact sensors) (cid:121) Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side) (cid:121) Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger’s side) (cid:121) All related wiring


If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly re- paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of inju- ry. (cid:121) Flashing or flickering of the indicator light. (cid:121) No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” posi- tion. (cid:121) Continuous illumination of the warning light.


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(cid:121) Illumination of the warning light while driv- ing.


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(cid:121) When discarding a seatbelt retractor assem- bly or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. (cid:121) Tampering with or disconnecting the sys- tem’s wiring could result in accidental activa- tion of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring har- nesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insula- tion and the connectors of the system are yel- low 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.


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(cid:121) Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end. (cid:121) Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. (cid:121) Installation of a tire of different size and con- struction from the tires specified on the tire placard attached to the door jamb.


The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the airbag control module includ- ing the impact sensors is located under the center console. If you need service or repair in those areas or near the front seatbelt retrac- tors, we recommend that you have an autho- rized SUBARU dealer perform the work.


NOTE If the front part of the vehicle is damaged in an ac- cident to the extent that the seatbelt pretensioner does not operate, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.


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tion


Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to in- stall any accessory parts to your vehicle.


Do not perform any of the following modifica- tions. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pertensioners.


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Child restraint systems


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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 compatible with your vehicle and is ap- propriate 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 covered under the section in this manu- al, entitled “Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)”).


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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 fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require that in- fants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving.


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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 colli- sion, 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 considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.


Children should be properly restrained at all times. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on any seat. Unrestrained children will be thrown forward during sudden stop or in an ac- cident and can be injured seriously. Additionally, children standing up or kneeling on or in front of the front seat are exposed an- other serious danger. Since the SRS airbag de- ploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.


(cid:132) Where to place a child restraint system The following are SUBARU’s recommendations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle.


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seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, espe- cially 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 of being injured from deploy- ment is greater. For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward fac- ing 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, chil- dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.


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A: Front passenger’s seat You should not install a child restraint system due to the hazard to children posed by the passenger’s air- bag. B: Rear seat Recommended positions for all types of child restraint systems. In these positions, Automatic/Emergency Locking Re- tractor (A/ELR) seatbelts and lower anchorage bars are provided for installing a child restraint system.


(cid:121) Put children aged 12 and under in the rear


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(cid:132) Choosing a child restraint system


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SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT IN- STALL 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.


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Choose a child restraint system that is appropriate for the child’s age and size (weight and height) in order to provide the child with proper protection. The child re- straint system should meet all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for United States or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Canada. It can be identified by locking for the label on the child restraint system or the manufacture’s state- ment of compliance in the document attached to the system. Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is compatible with the vehi- cle in which it will be used.


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the event of an accident may be increased.


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(cid:121) Child restraint systems and seatbelts can be- come hot in a vehicle 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. (cid:121) Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child re- straint systems can be thrown around inside 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.


When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in


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1. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.


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4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock- ing Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR.


6. Push and pull the child restraint system forward and from side to side to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly se- cured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt. 7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR properly functioning).


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8. To remove the child restraint system, press the re- lease button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode.


NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD 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.


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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. (cid:84) Installing forward facing child restraint sys-


tems with seatbelt and tether anchorages


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position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.


1. Place the child restraint system in the seating posi- tion on the rear seat cushion.


2. Pull the seatback locking knob and fold the seat- back forward to see the tether anchorage on the back- side of the seatback.


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3. Connect the tether belt hook onto the tether an- chorage on the backside of the seatback. Take up any slack in the tether belt after connecting it to the tether anchorage.


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 vis- ible and check that the seatback is securely locked by moving it back and forth. 6. Run the lap and shoulder belt through the child re- straint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.


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8. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 9. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock- ing Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) function. Then allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor function as ALR.


7. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle.


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10.While pushing the child restraint into the seat cush- ion and moving it back and forth and right and left, tighten the seatbelt securely by taking up the slack in the belt.


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11.While pushing the child restraint into the seat cush- ion 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. 12.The loose end of the tether belt should be placed into the gap on the backside of the seatback. 13.Before having a child sit in the child restraint sys- tem, move it back and forth and right and left to check if it is firmly secured. 14.To remove the child restraint system, follow the re- verse procedures of installation. Unbuckle the seatbelt and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode.


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If you have any question concerning proper child re- straint system installation, ask your SUBARU dealer. 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. (cid:84) Installation of forward facing child restraint by


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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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4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock- ing Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) function. Then allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor function as ALR.


3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle.


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6. While pushing the child restraint into the seat cush- ion and moving it back and forth and right and left, tighten the seatbelt securely by taking up the slack in the belt. 7. Before having a child sit in the child restraint sys- tem, move it back and forth and right and left to check if it is firmly secured.


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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.


When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.


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8. To remove the child restraint system, press the re- lease 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 re- straint system installation, ask your SUBARU dealer. 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.


(cid:132) Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)


(cid:121) Child restraint systems and seatbelts can be- come hot in a vehicle 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. (cid:121) Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child re- straint systems can be thrown around inside of


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The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system on the rear seat. For each seat- ing 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.


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Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seat- belts. 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 CHildren). Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) on the back panel behind the markings on the bottom part of the rear seatback and two upper an- chorages (tether anchorages) on the back side of the seatback for accommodating such child restraint sys- tems.


You will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower anchorages (bars).


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Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cush- ion meets the seatback. 1. Place the child restraint system on the rear seat cushion.


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2. Unlock the rear seatback locking knob and fold the seatback forward 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 anchorage on the backside of the seatback. Do not allow slack in the tether belt.


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 vis- ible and check if the seatback has been securely locked by moving it back and forth.


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