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Fasten the seatbelt Push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. Release the seatbelt Press the release button.
Release button
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Front seatbelt guide
To enable the seatbelt to be eas- ily extended, pass the seatbelt through the guide.
When getting in or out of the rear seats, release the seatbelt from the guide.
Seatbelt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat- belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seatbelt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal collision and/or side collision.
The pretensioner may not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal impact, a side impact or a rear impact.
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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.
■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 136)
■Child seatbelt usage
The seatbelts of your vehicle are principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's seatbelt. (→P. 132)
●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle's
seatbelt, follow the instructions on P. 58 regarding seatbelt usage.
■Seatbelt pretensioners
●Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to activate in minor frontal or
side impact, in rear impacts or in roll-over accidents.
●The following four components operate simultaneously when the vehicle
is subjected to a severe frontal collision. • Seatbelt pretensioner for driver • Seatbelt pretensioner for front passenger • SRS front airbag for driver • SRS front airbag for front passenger*
*: This does not operate while the occupant detection system determines to deactivate the airbag operation. For details, refer to “Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag” (→P. 95)
●The following two components operate simultaneously when the vehicle is subjected to a severe collision on the driver’s seat side of the vehicle. • Seatbelt pretensioner for driver • Side airbag for driver
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●The following two components operate simultaneously when the vehicle is subjected to a severe collision on the front passenger’s seat side of the vehicle. • Seatbelt pretensioner for front passenger • Side airbag for front passenger
●Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. In the event that a pretensioner is activated, both the driver’s and front passen- ger’s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be replaced only by SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts.
●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.
●If the front seatbelt retractor assembly or surrounding area has been
damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
●When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it has seatbelt pretensioners by alerting the buyer to the contents of this section.
■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli- sions.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■Wearing a seatbelt
●Ensure that all passengers wear a seatbelt. ●Always wear a seatbelt properly. ●Each seatbelt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seatbelt
for more than one person at once, including children.
●SUBARU recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seatbelt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The seatbelt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.
●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. ●Always wear your seatbelt low and snug across your hips.
■Pregnant women
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat- belt in the proper way. (→P. 58) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seatbelt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a colli- sion.
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WARNING
■People with a medical condition
Obtain medical advice and wear the seatbelt in the proper way.
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seatbelt. If the seatbelt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
■Seatbelt pretensioners
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS airbag system warning light will come on. In that case, the seatbelt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your SUBARU dealer.
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WARNING
■Seatbelt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seatbelts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
●Inspect the seatbelt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Replace a damaged seatbelt immediately. Damaged seatbelts can- not protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seatbelt does not function correctly, immediately contact your SUBARU dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there's no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seatbelts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your SUBARU dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■When using the seatbelt guide
●Always make sure that the belt is not twisted, and runs freely through the
guide.
●Regardless of whether the guide is used or not, always secure the seatbelt
guide button.
●Do not hang from or pull the guide forcefully.
■Before using the rear seatbelts
●Always make sure that the seatbelt is not caught in the seatback or twisted in one of the hooks that secure the seat- back. Failure to do so may cause the seatbelt to not be fastened correctly or to become ineffective in a collision, resulting in serious injury.
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The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up the steering wheel.
to secure
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable sufficient confirmation of the rear view in accordance with the driver's seating posture.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.
Anti-glare function
Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by operating the lever.
Normal position Anti-glare position
WARNING
■Caution while driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
STEP 1
Select a mirror to adjust.
Left Right
STEP 2
Adjust the mirror.
Up Right Down Left
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Folding the mirrors
Manual operation
Push the mirror back in the direc- tion of the vehicle’s rear.
Power operation (if equipped)
Press the switch to fold the mir- rors.
Press it again to extend them to the original position.
■The mirrors can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system The push-button ignition switch is in “ACC” or “ON” mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers) The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defoggers. (→P. 250)
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WARNING
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ●Do not drive with the mirrors folded. ●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving. ■When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.
■When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers) Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows Power windows
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:
Window lock switch
Closing One-touch closing* Opening One-touch opening*
*: Pushing the switch in the oppo- site direction will stop window travel partway.
Press the switch down to lock the passenger window glasses.
Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.
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■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system The push-button ignition switch is in “ON” mode.
■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can- not, however, be operated once either door is opened. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the push-button ignition switch is turned to “ACC” mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either door is opened.
■Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the body, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
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■When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be closed, close all the doors perform the following operations using the power window switch on the relevant door.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: After stopping the vehicle, the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: After stopping the vehicle, the push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position two consecutive times. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once again and continue holding for 1 second or more after the win- dow closes completely.
If you push the power window switch to the opening position while the win- dow is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the above procedure correctly, we recommend that you have your SUBARU dealer.
WARNING
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.
Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.
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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: ■ Before refueling the vehicle
● Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.
● Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the push-button ignition switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel. (→P. 74)
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
STEP 1
STEP 2
Pull up the opener to open the fuel filler lid.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.
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STEP 3
Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler lid.
Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click. Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the opposite direction.
■Fuel types
Unleaded gasoline (93 AKI [Research Octane Number 98] or higher) If unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93 AKI (98 RON) is not avail- able, unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI (95 RON) may be used with no detriment to engine durability or driveability.
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WARNING
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not handle fuel indoors. ●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
●Do not allow others to approach the area of the vehicle near the fuel filler
pipe while refueling is in progress.
●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
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WARNING
■When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank: ●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck ●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off ●Do not top off the fuel tank ●Observe other precautions that are posted at the service station. ●Turn the cap to the right until it clicks to ensure that it is fully tightened. If the cap is not securely tightened, fuel spillage could occur in the event of an accident, creating a fire hazard.
■When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or seri- ous injury.
CAUTION
■Refueling
●Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's painted surface.
●Never add any cleaning agents to the fuel tank. The addition of a cleaning
agent may cause damage to the fuel system.
●Immediately put fuel in the tank whenever the low fuel warning light illumi- nates. Engine misfires as a result of an empty tank could cause damage to the engine.
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1-6. Security system Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indi- cate that the system is operat- ing. The indicator light stops flash- ing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been can- celed.
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Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system The indicator light flashes after the push-button ignition switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flash- ing after the push-button igni- tion switch has been turned to “ACC” or “ON” mode to indi- cate that the system has been canceled.
■When the vehicle cannot be started with the registered key (vehicles
without a keyless access with push button start system) Remove the key and try again.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object ●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
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■Certification for engine immobilizer system
FCC ID: MOZRI-38BFH
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: Y8PSSPIMB03
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. NOTE: L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux deux conditions sui- vantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du disposi- tif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.CAUTION
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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1-6. Security system Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)
These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from sto- len vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.
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1-6. Security system Alarm∗
The alarm’s default setting is set to off. To use the alarm, perform the activating the alarm system procedures. The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is detected. ■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered when a locked door or the trunk lid is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the “keyless access” entry function or remote keyless entry system while the alarm is set.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and/or trunk lid and perform one of the follow- ing: ● Lock the doors using the “keyless access” entry function. ● Lock the doors using the remote keyless entry system. ● Lock the doors from the outside without using a key.
(→P. 44)
The system will be set auto- matically after 30 seconds or more elapse.
indicator
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■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Perform one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm: ● Unlock the doors using the “keyless access” entry function. ● Unlock the doors using the remote keyless entry system. ● Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ACC” or “ON” mode, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
Activating/deactivating the alarm system
STEP 1
STEP 2
Check that both side doors and the trunk lid are closed. Turn the push-button ignition switch to “ON” mode.
STEP 3
Open the driver’s door while pressing and holding on the power door lock switch and continue for approximately 10 seconds after the driver’s door has opened.
to press
Alarm status
Horn
The alarm system changes between activated and deacti- vated as follows.
Multi-information dis-
play
Deactivated Activated
Sounds twice Sounds once
AL oF AL on
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following. ●Nobody is in the vehicle. ●The windows are closed before the alarm is set. ●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Opening and closing the trunk lid
●If the alarm setting operations are performed with the trunk lid left open, the alarm will not be set. After closing the trunk lid, the alarm is set after 30 seconds or more elapse.
●When the trunk lid is unlocked using the “keyless access” entry function or remote keyless entry system while the alarm is set, the alarm goes into standby mode. After closing the trunk lid, the alarm is set again after 30 seconds or more elapse.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or the trunk lid.
●The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
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■When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system. If the battery is disconnected before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
■Customization that can be configured at your SUBARU dealer
Settings (e.g. alarm system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 439)
CAUTION
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
and to
Sit upright and well back in the seat. (→P. 51) Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be easily reached depressed the extent required. (→P. 51) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. (→P. 51) Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel to allow easy opera- tion and to ensure the air- bag is facing your chest. (→P. 65) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 56) Wear the seatbelt correctly. (→P. 58)
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WARNING
■While driving
●Do not adjust the position of the driver's seat.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt and head restraint, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.
●Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci- dent resulting in serious injury or death. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
■Adjusting the seat position
●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
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1-7. Safety information SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seatbelts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury. SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seat- belts.
Models with SRS airbags and shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in addition to a shoulder belt at each front seating position and each rear window-side seating positions. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) consists of six airbags. The configurations are as follows.
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Driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags Driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags Curtain airbags (for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers)
These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the pri- mary protection provided by the seatbelt. The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For opera- tion instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt preten- sioner, refer to “Seatbelt pretensioners”. (→P. 59)
■When you sell your vehicle
When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting the buyer to the applicable section in this Owner’s Manual.
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WARNING
■SRS airbag
●To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehi- cle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only to be a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. It does not eliminate 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. For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, refer to “Seatbelts”. (→P. 58)
●Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Because the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed - faster than the blink of an eye - and force to protect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident braking. Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occu- pant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deployment force.
●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 deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehi- cle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
●Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.
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injured
restrained or
from deployment
●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 improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being is greater. For that reason, we strongly recom- mend that ALL children (including 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 age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. According to accident statistics, chil- dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions con- cerning the child restraint system, refer to “Child restraint systems”. (→P. 132)
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WARNING
■SRS airbag
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WARNING
■SRS airbag
●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. ●Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.
●When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. If you or your passengers have breathing prob- lems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly.
●A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned if
they come into direct contact with the hot gas.
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SRS airbag system components
airbag module
Front sub sensor (right-hand side) SRS airbag system warning light Frontal (driver's side) (two-stage) Front passenger’s frontal air- bag ON and OFF indicator (center of instrument panel) Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s (two- stage) Front passenger’s occupant detection control module Door impact sensor (right- hand side) Curtain airbag module (right side) Airbag wiring
side)
Side airbag module (front passenger’s side) Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-hand side) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side) Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger’s side) Satellite sensor safing (under the center of the rear seats) Front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor Seatbelt buckle switch (front passenger’s side) Seatbelt (driver’s side) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side)
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Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side) Side airbag module (driver’s side) Door hand side)
impact sensor (left-
control module
Airbag (including impact sensors) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) Curtain airbag module (left side)
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag sys- tem controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front pas- senger. The front passenger's airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant detection control module etc. The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag control module. The airbag control module consists of an airbag sensor. In certain types of severe front or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys- tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. ●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
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SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system
Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system that complies with the new advanced frontal airbag require- ments in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system automatically deter- mines the deployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front pas- senger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the deployment force of the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment. Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS” and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the phrase “Even with Advanced Air Bags”. Make sure that you carefully read the instructions on the warning labels and tag. Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in com- bination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be seated in an appropriate child restraint system. The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark. In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the following components deploy. ● SRS frontal airbag for driver ● SRS frontal airbag for front passenger These components supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact to the occupant’s head and chest.
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■Driver’s SRS frontal airbag
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator oper- ates in different ways depending on the severity of impact. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates. NOTE The driver’s SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not controlled by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.
■Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact. The occupant detection system sensor is installed under the seat upholstery and monitors the physique and posture of the front passenger. Using this information, the occupant detection system determines whether the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag should be deployed or not. The occupant detection system may not inflate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys. This is nor- mal. In this case, although the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag does not operate, the front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner operates with the driver’s seatbelt pretensioner. For details about the seatbelt pretensioner, refer to “Seatbelt pretensioners”. (→P. 59) Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail. ●Do not apply any strong impact to the front passenger’s seat. ●Do not spill liquid on the front passenger’s seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it
off immediately.
●Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger’s seat. ●Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a
genuine SUBARU accessory under the front passenger’s seat.
●Do not place anything (shoes, umbrella, etc.) under the front passenger’s
seat.
●Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle.
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If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passenger’s occupant detection system have failed, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates. If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper function of the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer. Do not use the front passenger’s seat while driving the vehicle to your SUBARU dealer. NOTE The front passenger’s SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not con- trolled by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.
■Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators
→P. 122
■Occupant detection system
The occupant detection system sensor is installed under the seat upholstery and monitors the physique and posture of the front passenger. Using this information, the occupant detection system determines whether the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag should be deployed or not. If the front passenger’s seat cushion is wet, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deployment. If the seat cushion is wet, the front passenger should stop sitting on the front passenger’s seat. Wipe off liquid from the seat immediately, let the seat dry naturally and then check the SRS airbag system warning light as follows. ●If the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates, keep the seat dry until the warning light turns off. If the SRS airbag system warning light stays on even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger’s seat and have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer. ●If the SRS airbag system warning light does not illuminate, check that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators work properly. If the indicators do not work properly, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger’s seat and have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer.
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Also, if luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger’s seat, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deploy- ment. This may prevent the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators from working properly. Check that the indicators work properly. When the OFF indicator turns off and the ON indicator illuminates, the front passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. Remove luggage and electronic devices from the front passenger’s seat. NOTE This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause interference. If this device causes interference, consult the nearest SUBARU dealer. Also, for maintenance of the system, consult the nearest SUBARU dealer.
■Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is not acti-
vated The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat: ●The seat is empty. ●The seat is equipped with an appropriate child restraint system and an
infant is restrained in it.
●The occupant changed their posture after the occupant load is judged. ●The front passenger’s occupant detection system is malfunctioning.
WARNING
When the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an infant in an appropriate child restraint system, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant detection system, activating the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by the infant in the child restraint system. ●Do not place any article (including electronic devices) on the seat other than
the infant in the child restraint system.
●Do not place more than one infant in the child restraint system.
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■If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat) Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system), or turn the push-button ignition switch off (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system) if the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat). Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By referring to the child restraint manufacturer’s recommendations as well as the child restraint system installation procedures in “Child restraint systems” (→P. 132), correctly install the child restraint system. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system), or turn the push-button ignition switch to the “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system) and make sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates. If still the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off, take the following actions. ●Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint
system and the child occupant.
●Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passen- ger’s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth.
If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off after taking relevant corrective actions described above, relocate the child restraint system to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. NOTE When a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult is seated in the front passenger’s seat, the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag depending on the occupant’s seating posture. The child should always wear the seatbelt when sitting in the seat irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is acti- vated (the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off), take the following actions.
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●Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant. If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the child/small adult in the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspec- tion, it is recommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the rear seat. Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should always wear the seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.
■Conditions in which front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment upon impact when any of the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat. ●When the seat is occupied by an adult. ●When a certain item(s) (e.g. jug of water) is placed on the seat.
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■If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult This can be caused by the adult incorrectly sitting in the front passenger’s seat. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a key- less access with push button start system), or turn the push-button ignition switch off (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system). Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, correctly fasten the seatbelt, posi- tion his/her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system), or turn the push-button ignition switch to the “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys- tem). If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, take the following actions. ●Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the push-button ignition switch off.
●Make sure that the front passenger does not use a blanket, seat cushion,
seat cover, seat heater or massager, etc.
●If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or should sit in a rear seat.
●Next, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to complete self-checking. Following the system check, both indicators turn off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indicator should illu- minate while the OFF indicator remains off.
If the OFF indicator still remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
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■How to contact the vehicle manufacturer concerning modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the advanced airbag system (U.S. only) Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, rear seat, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, radiator panel, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the SUBARU advanced airbag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the following SUBARU distributors.
Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Dealer Services Department P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96819 808-839-2273 Shen’s Corporation dba Prestige Automobile 491, East Marine Drive, Route 1 Dededo, Guam 671-633-2698 Trebol Motors P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910 787-793-2828 There are currently no SUBARU distributors in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the SUBARU distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle. 101
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■Operation
Driver's side
SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs. After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed.
Passenger’s side
SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs. After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver's vision is not obstructed.
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The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is designed to determine the activation or deactivation condition of the front passenger’s SRS frontal air- bag depending on the characteristic of the item(s) or person on the front passenger’s seat monitored by the front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor. For this reason, only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag may deploy in the event of a collision, but this does not mean failure of the sys- tem. If the front sub sensors and the impact sensors in the airbag control module detect a predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the control module sends signals to the airbag module(s) (only driver’s module or both driver’s and front passenger’s modules) instructing the module(s) to inflate the SRS frontal airbag(s). The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags use dual stage infla- tors. The two inflators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or simultaneously, depending on the severity of impact, in the case of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag and depending on the severity of impact and the characteristic of the item(s) or person on the seat in the case of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. After deployment, the SRS airbag immediately starts to deflate so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. The time required from detecting impact to the deflation of the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys and the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy, the driver’s and front passen- ger’s seatbelt pretensioners operate at the same time. Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS airbag would activate in a non- accident situation, should it occur, the SRS airbag will deflate quickly, not obscuring vision and will not interfere with the driver's ability to maintain con- trol of the vehicle. When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are a normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
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The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser fron- tal impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seat- belt alone. Also, they are not designed to deploy in most side or rear impacts or in most roll-over accidents because deployment of only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations. The driver’s and front pas- senger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the passenger compartment during a collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.
■Example of accident in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passen-
ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy
A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speeds of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the driver’s SRS frontal air- bag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s) will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and magnitude to the collision described above.
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■Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy
Only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).
is severely
■Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require deployment of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s). In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.
The vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole.
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The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.
The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal impact.
The vehicle sustains an offset frontal colli- sion.
The vehicle strikes an object that can move or deform, such as a parked vehi- cle.
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■Examples of the types of accidents in which the driver’s/driver’s and
front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will basically not deploy
The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed not to deploy in most cases if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision.
First impact Second impact
In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once, the driver’s and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal air- bag(s) will deploy only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double colli- sion, then against a concrete wall in immediate suc- cession, once either or both of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal air- bags is/are activated on the first impact, it/they will not be activated on the second impact.
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WARNING
■If the SRS airbags deploy
Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around the steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.
■Child restraint precautions
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SRS FRON- TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be sure to install it in the REAR seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recommended that any forward facing child seat or booster seat be installed in the REAR seat, and that even chil- dren who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seated in the REAR seat. This is because children sitting in the front passenger’s seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploy. REAR seats are the safest place for children.
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SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag
The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s chest and waist. The SRS side airbag operates only for front seat occupants. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located at the top of each center pillar. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the side window and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s head.
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■Operation
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags and SRS curtain air- bags deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sen- sor. Therefore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys independently of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS front airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel. An impact sensor, which senses impact force, is located in each of the left and right center pillars, doors and rear wheel houses. Another impact sen- sor, which also senses impact force, is located under the center of the rear seats. If the impact sensor that is located under the center of the rear seats and one of the center pillar impact sensors or door impact sensors together sense an impact force above a predetermined level in a side collision, the control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate regardless of whether the rear wheel house impact sensor on the same side senses an impact. If the impact sensor that is located under the center of the rear seats and one of the rear wheel house impact sensors together sense an impact force above a predetermined level, the control module causes only the SRS cur- tain airbag on the impacted side to inflate. After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates.
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The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied. When the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are a normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser side impact. Also, they are not designed to deploy in most frontal or most rear impacts because SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment would not help the occupant in those situations. Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment depend on the level of force experienced in the passenger compartment during a side impact colli- sion. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have
