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(Occupant)
(Cargo)
+ 22 lbs (10 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg)
(Trailer hitch)
(Tongue load)
= 628 lbs (285 kg) 2. Calculate the available load capacity.
Available Load Capacity = 800 lbs (363 kg) – 628 lbs (285 kg)
(Vehicle
capacity weight) = 172 lbs (78 kg)
(Total weight)
3. The result of step 2 shows that a further 172
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Example 2B
Total weight = 165 lbs (75 kg) + 143 lbs (65 kg) + 40 lbs (18 kg)
(Occupant)
+ 11 lbs (5 kg) + 265 lbs (120 kg)
(Child restraint)
(Cargo)
+ 22 lbs (10 kg) + 176 lbs (80 kg)
(Trailer hitch)
(Tongue load)
= 822 lbs (373 kg)
2. Calculate the available load capacity.
Available Load Capacity = 800 lbs (363 kg) 822 lbs (373 kg)
(Vehicle
(Total weight)
capacity weight) = 22 lbs ( 10 kg) 3. The total weight now exceeds the capacity weight by 22 lbs (10 kg), so the cargo weight must be reduced by 22 lbs (10 kg) or more.
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For example, if a person weighing 143 lbs (65
kg) and a child weighing 40 lbs (18 kg) now enter the same vehicle (bringing the number of occu- pants to three), and a child restraint system weighing 11 lbs (5 kg) is installed in the vehicle for the child to use, the calculations are as fol- lows: 1. Calculate the total weight.13-12
(cid:132) Determining compatibility of tire and
vehicle load capacities
The sum of four tires’ maximum load ratings must exceed the maximum loaded vehicle weight (“GVWR”). In addition, sum of the maxi- mum load ratings of two front tires and of two rear tires must exceed each axle’s maximum loaded capacity (“GAWR”). Original equipment tires are designed to fulfill those conditions. The maximum loaded vehicle weight is referred to Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). And each axle’s maximum loaded capacity is referred to Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The GVWR and each axle’s GAWR are shown on the vehicle certification label affixed to the driver’s door. The GVWR and front and rear GAWRs are de- termined by not only the maximum load rating of tires but also loaded capacities of the vehicle’s suspension, axles and other body parts. Therefore, this means that the vehicle cannot necessarily be loaded up to the tire’s maximum load rating on the tire sidewall.
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(cid:132) Adverse safety consequences of over- loading on handling and stopping and on tires
Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stop- ping distance, vehicle and tire as shown below. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury. (cid:121) Vehicle stability will deteriorate. (cid:121) Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could in- crease the risk of rollover. (cid:121) Stopping distance will increase. (cid:121) Brakes could overheat and fail. (cid:121) Suspension, bearings, axles and other body parts could break or experience accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life. (cid:121) Tires could fail. (cid:121) Tread separation could occur. (cid:121) Tire could separate from its rim.
(cid:132) Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.
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2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg). and there will be five- 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail- able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available car- go and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehi- cle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
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Uniform tire quality grading stan- dards This information indicates the relative perfor- mance of passenger car tires in the area of treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. This is to aid the consumer in making an in- formed choice in the purchase of tires. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The quality grades apply to new pneumatic tires for use on passenger cars. However, they do not apply to deep tread, winter type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of 12 inches or less, or to some limited production tires. All passenger car tires must confirm to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.
(cid:132) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified gov- ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1-1/2) times as well on the govern- ment course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
(cid:132) Traction AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea- sured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con- crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction
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tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
(cid:132) Temperature A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and exces- sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of perfor- mance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dards No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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and not overloaded. Excessive speed, un- derinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Reporting safety defects (USA) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause in- jury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- istration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Subaru of America, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Subaru of America, Inc. To con- tact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393
(or 366-0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.Index
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Index
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........................... 7-33
Warning light ................................................. 3-12
Accessories .............................................. 5-4, 11-60
Air cleaner element ......................................... 11-23
Air conditioner operation ................................... 4-10
Air filtration system ............................................ 4-13
All-Wheel Drive warning light ............................ 3-14
Aluminum wheels ............................................ 11-52
Antenna system .................................................. 5-2
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 7-33
Ashtray .............................................................. 6-12
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light ................... 3-12
Audio set ............................................................. 5-4
Auto-dimming mirror/compass .......................... 3-29
Automatic transmission ............................ 7-15, 7-21
Capacities ..................................................... 12-3
Fluid ............................................................ 11-29
Selector lever ....................................... 7-16, 7-22
Shift lock release ................................. 7-20, 7-30
SPORTSHIFT mode – Turbo models ........... 7-21
Temperature warning light ............................ 3-12Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) .......................................................... 1-16
AWD warning light ............................................. 3-1414-2
Battery ............................................................. 11-56
Jump starting ................................................ 9-18
Replacement (Remote keyless entry system) ...................................................... 2-10
Bed extender ..................................................... 6-17
BrakeBooster ....................................................... 11-41
Fluid ............................................................ 11-38
Pad and lining ............................................. 11-43
Pedal .......................................................... 11-41Brake pedal
Free play .................................................... 11-41
Reserve distance ........................................ 11-42
Brake system .................................................... 7-32
Warning light ................................................ 3-13
Braking .............................................................. 7-32Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings ....................................................... 11-44
Tips ............................................................... 7-32Bulb
Chart ............................................................. 12-8
Replacing ................................................... 11-61Capacities ......................................................... 12-3
Cargo
Bed ............................................................... 6-16
Lamp ............................................................. 6-20
Lamp indicator light ...................................... 3-16
Net hooks ..................................................... 6-13
Tie-down hooks ............................................ 6-17
Catalytic converter ............................................... 8-4
CenterConsole .......................................................... 6-5
Ventilators ....................................................... 4-2Changing
Flat tire .......................................................... 9-12
Oil and oil filter ............................................ 11-12
Charge warning light ......................................... 3-11
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 3-10
Checking
Brake pedal free play .................................. 11-41
Brake pedal reserve distance ..................... 11-42
Clutch function ............................................ 11-42
Clutch pedal free play ................................. 11-43
Engine oil level ........................................... 11-10
Fluid level ................. 11-29, 11-36, 11-38, 11-39
Gear oil level .................................... 11-27, 11-33
Child restraint systems ...................................... 1-28
Installation with seatbelt ............................... 1-32
Lower and tether anchorages ....................... 1-40Index
Chime
Child safety ............................................................. 5
Locks ............................................................ 2-21Key ................................................................. 3-4
Seatbelt ................................................. 1-17, 3-9
Cigarette lighter socket ........................................ 6-9
CleaningAluminum wheels ......................................... 10-4
Fog light lens ................................................ 10-4
Interior .......................................................... 10-6
Ventilator grille .............................................. 4-11
Clock ................................................................. 3-17
Clutch fluid ....................................................... 11-39
Clutch pedal .................................................... 11-42
Coat hook .......................................................... 6-13
Coin compartment ............................................... 6-6
Convenience hook ............................................. 6-13
Cooling system ................................................ 11-17
Corrosion protection .......................................... 10-5
CoverSoft bed ........................................................ 6-21
Cruise control .................................................... 7-38
Set indicator light .......................................... 3-16
Cup holder ........................................................... 6-7Daytime running light system ............................ 3-20
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Differential gear oil
Front ........................................................... 11-32
Rear ............................................................ 11-33
Dimensions ........................................................ 12-2
Disarming the system ............................... 2-17, 2-19
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ............ 7-33
Dome light ................................................ 6-2, 11-76
Door ajar warning lights ..................................... 3-14
Door locks ........................................................... 2-3
Drive belts ....................................................... 11-26
DrivingCar phone/mobile phone ................................... 8
Drinking ............................................................. 7
Drugs ................................................................. 7
Foreign countries ............................................ 8-6
Pets ................................................................... 8
Snowy and icy roads .................................... 8-13
Tips ..................................... 7-14, 7-19, 7-29, 8-7
Tired or sleepy ................................................... 8Electrical system ............................................... 12-3
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................. 1-16
EngineCompartment overview ................................. 11-8
Coolant ....................................................... 11-18
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .................... 8-314-4
Hood ............................................................. 11-5
Oil ............................................................... 11-10
Overheating .................................................. 9-21
Starting ........................................................... 7-9
Stopping ....................................................... 7-12
Exterior care ...................................................... 10-2Flat tires ............................................................ 9-12
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-15
Fluid levelAutomatic transmission .............................. 11-29
Brake .......................................................... 11-38
Clutch ......................................................... 11-39
Power steering ........................................... 11-36
Fog light button ................................................. 3-23
Folding down the rear seat ................................ 1-10
FrontDifferential gear oil ..................................... 11-32
Fog light ...................................................... 11-68
Seatbelt pretensioners ................................. 1-24
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light, parking light and side marker light ....................................... 11-69
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler door and cap .......................................... 7-4Gauge ............................................................. 3-8
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-57
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-5GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-19
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-19Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-5
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ........................ 1-6
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-19
Headlights .............................................. 3-18, 11-64
Heater operation .................................................. 4-7
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-16
High mount stop and cargo light assembly ...... 11-77
Horn ................................................................... 3-34
Hose and connections ..................................... 11-18Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-2
Illuminated entry .................................................. 2-9
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-21Index
Indicator light
High beam .................................................... 3-16
Selector lever position .................................. 3-15
Turn signal .................................................... 3-16
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-28
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2Jack and tools ..................................................... 9-3
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-18Key
Interlock release ............................................. 3-4
Number ........................................................... 2-2
Reminder chime ............................................. 3-4
Keys .................................................................... 2-2Leather seat materials ....................................... 10-6
License plate bracket ........................................ 2-26
License plate light ............................................ 11-74
Light control switch ............................................ 3-18
Limited slip differential (LSD) ............................ 7-31
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-16
Lower tether anchorages ................................... 1-4014-5
Index
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................ 7-31
Main fuse ......................................................... 11-60
MaintenancePrecautions .................................................. 11-3
Schedule ...................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-21Malfunction indicator lamp
(Check Engine light) ...................................... 3-10
Manual transmission ......................................... 7-12
Manual transmission oil ................................... 11-27
Map light .............................................................. 6-3
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-25
Meters and gauges ............................................. 3-6
Mirrors ............................................................... 3-28
Moonroof .................................................. 2-31, 9-28New vehicle break-in driving –
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) ....................... 8-2
Odometer/Trip meter ........................................... 3-6
Off road driving .................................................... 8-914-6
Oil level
Engine ........................................................ 11-10
Front differential (AT vehicles) ................... 11-32
Manual transmission .................................. 11-27
Rear differential .......................................... 11-33
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-12
Outside mirrors .................................................. 3-30
Overheating engine ........................................... 9-21Parking
Brake ............................................................ 7-36
Brake stroke ............................................... 11-45
Light switch ................................................... 3-22
Periodic inspections ............................................ 8-6
PowerDoor locking switches ..................................... 2-5
Steering ........................................................ 7-31
Steering fluid .............................................. 11-36
Windows ....................................................... 2-22Rear
Center console ............................................... 6-6
Combination lights ...................................... 11-70
Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-33
Seats .............................................................. 1-9Rear seat
Rear window
Recommended
Folding down ................................................ 1-10
Defogger button ............................................ 3-26
Automatic transmission fluid ....................... 11-31
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-39
Clutch fluid .................................................. 11-40
Oil grade and viscosity ....... 11-15, 11-16, 11-28, 11-32, 11-35
Power steering fluid .................................... 11-37
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-26
Remote keyless entry system .............................. 2-7
ReplacementBrake pad and lining ................................... 11-43
Windshield wiper blades ............................. 11-53Replacing
Air cleaner element ..................................... 11-23
Battery (remote keyless entry system) ......... 2-10
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-11
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-61
Cargo light assembly .................................. 11-77
Dome light .................................................. 11-76
Front fog light .............................................. 11-68
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-69
Headlight .................................................... 11-64
High mount stop light assembly .................. 11-77Index
License plate light ....................................... 11-74
Map light ..................................................... 11-76
Parking light ................................................ 11-69
Rear combination lights .............................. 11-70
Tail light ...................................................... 11-72
Rocking the vehicle ........................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 6-24Seat
Fabric ............................................................ 10-6
Heater ............................................................. 1-7
Seatbelt .................................................................. 4
Maintenance ................................................. 1-21
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-24
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-14
Warning light and chime ............................... 1-17
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-14
Security system ................................................. 2-15
Selector lever ........................................... 7-16, 7-22
Position indicator .......................................... 3-15
Shift lock release ...................................... 7-20, 7-30
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-2
Snow tires .......................................................... 8-14
Soft bed cover ................................................... 6-21
Sounding a panic alarm .............................. 2-9, 2-18
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-2514-7
Index
Specifications .................................................... 12-2
Speedometer ....................................................... 3-6
Sport activity lights ................................. 6-30, 11-79
SRS airbag (Supplemental RestraintSystem airbag) .......................................... 4, 1-47
SRS airbag system monitors ............................. 1-60
SRS airbag system servicing ............................ 1-61
SRS airbag system warning light ...................... 3-10
SRS frontal airbag ............................................. 1-52
Starting the engine .............................................. 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) ....................... 7-7
Stopping the engine .......................................... 7-12
Storage compartments ........................................ 6-4
Sun shades ....................................................... 2-33
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag(SRS) ......................................................... 4, 1-47
Switchback door ................................................ 2-27
Switchback door indicator light ................. 2-31, 3-14
Synthetic leather upholstery .............................. 10-7Tachometer ......................................................... 3-7
Tail light ........................................................... 11-72
Tailgate ............................................................. 2-25
Temperature gauge ............................................. 3-8
Temporary spare tire ......................................... 9-1014-8
Tie-down hooks ................................................. 9-23
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-33
TireChains .......................................................... 8-15
Information ................................................... 13-2
Inspection ................................................... 11-46
Pressures and wear ................................... 11-46
Replacement .............................................. 11-50
Rotation ...................................................... 11-50
Tires .................................................................. 12-4
Types .......................................................... 11-45
Tires and wheels ............................................. 11-45
Top tether anchorages ...................................... 1-40
Towing ............................................................... 9-22
All wheels on the ground .............................. 9-27
Flat-bed truck ............................................... 9-27
Hooks ........................................................... 9-23Hitch ............................................................. 8-20
Hitches ......................................................... 8-30
Towing .......................................................... 8-24
Towing tips ................................................... 8-33Indicator lights .............................................. 3-16
Lever ............................................................ 3-20Turn signal
Trailer
V Valet mode ........................................................ 2-18
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-4
VehicleCapacity weight ............................................ 8-18
Identification ................................................. 12-9
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2Warning and indicator lights ................................ 3-9
Warning lightsABS .............................................................. 3-12
All-Wheel Drive ............................................. 3-14
Anti-lock Brake System ................................. 3-12
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-12
Brake system ................................................ 3-13
Charge .......................................................... 3-11
CHECK ENGINE .......................................... 3-10
Door ajar ....................................................... 3-14
Oil pressure .................................................. 3-12
Seatbelt ................................................. 1-17, 3-9
SRS airbag system ....................................... 3-10
Warranties and maintenance ............................ 8-24
Washing ............................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ........................................ 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................... 11-49Index
Wheel
Alignment ...................................................... 12-4
Balance ....................................................... 11-49
Replacement .............................................. 11-51
Windows ............................................................ 2-22
WindshieldWasher fluid ................................................ 11-52
Wiper and washer switches .......................... 3-25
Wiper deicer ................................................. 3-27
Winter driving .................................................... 8-11
Wiper and washer ............................................. 3-2314-9
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
Fuel: (cid:84) Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rat- ing of 87 AKI or higher. (cid:84) Turbo models Use premium unleaded gasoline with an oc- tane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium un- leaded gasoline is not available, regular un- leaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is re- quired that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline. (cid:132) Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Re- search Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock In-
dex (AKI). Refer to “Fuel” section in this manu- al. Fuel capacity: 16.9 US gal (64 liters, 14.1 Imp gal) Engine oil: Use only API classification SL with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING” and the New API certification mark (starburst mark) displayed on the container (ILSAC GF-3). Engine oil capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt) Cold tire pressure:
Front Rear
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2)
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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141) 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)
8)
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1) Cargo lamp (page 6-20) 2) Cargo tie-down hooks (page 6-
3) Temporary spare tire (page 9-
17)
10)
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
3-6)
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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
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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
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 ...... 1-62Front 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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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.
HS1034BA
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)
UB1058BA
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.
UB1062BA
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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)
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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.
5. To return the rear seat to its original position, raise the seatback and seat cushion until they lock into
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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.
Seatbelts (cid:132) Seatbelt safety tips
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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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
