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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).
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■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.
first with another vehicle,
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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 no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.
■Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag will most likely deploy
A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag.
■Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and
SRS curtain airbag are unlikely to deploy There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment. In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.
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The vehicle is involved in an oblique side- on impact.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.
The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.
The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.
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■Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and
SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy
The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or station- ary).
The vehicle is struck from behind.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Examples of such accidents are illustrated.
SRS curtain airbag SRS side airbag
Second impact
First impact
In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second.
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■If the SRS airbags deploy
Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment. After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain airbag system (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat). Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.
■SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag precautions
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed only to be a sup- plement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. They do not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also important to wear your seat- belt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright position.
■When to contact your SUBARU dealer
In the following cases, the vehicle will require inspection and/or repair. Con- tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
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●A portion of a door is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain airbags to inflate.
●The pad section of the steering wheel or dashboard is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.
●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain airbags inside is scratched, cracked or otherwise dam- aged.
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■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seatbelts
properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seatbelts. ●The driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
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■SRS airbag precautions
●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.
●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seatbelt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. SUBARU strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. (→P. 132)
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.
●Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
●Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars.
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■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.
●Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board or steering wheel pad. These items can become projectiles when SRS driver and front passenger airbags deploy.
●Do not attach anything to areas such as a door, windshield glass, side door glass, rear quarter glass, front and rear pillar or roof side rail.
●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components (→P. 92). Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
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■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your SUBARU dealer.
■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your SUBARU dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags. ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rails.
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-
garoo bar etc.).
●Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system. ●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios and CD
players.
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.
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SRS airbag system monitors
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.
illuminating
The following components are monitored by the indicator: ● Front sub sensor (right-hand side) ● Front sub sensor (left-hand side) ● Airbag control module (including impact sensors) ● Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) ● Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s side) ● Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-hand side) ● Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side) ● Door impact sensor (right-hand side) ● Door impact sensor (left-hand side) ● Side airbag module (driver’s side) ● Side airbag module (front passenger’s side) ● Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side) ● Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side) ● Curtain airbag module (right-hand side)
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● Curtain airbag module (left-hand side) ● Satellite safing sensor (under the center of the rear seats) ● Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side) ● Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger’s side) ● Seatbelt buckle switch (front passenger’s side) ● Front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor ● Front passenger’s occupant detection control module ● Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator ● All related wiring
WARNING
■SRS warning light
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Imme- diately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury. ●Flashing or flickering of the warning light ●No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned
to the “ON” position.
●Continuous illumination of the warning light ●Illumination of the warning light while driving
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Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant detection system. Using the sensors installed under the seat cover, the system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the frontal airbag for front passenger seat. 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 not a malfunction. If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passenger’s occupant detection system have failed, the SRS airbag system warn- ing light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illumi- nates. If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper func- tion of the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system. Immediately contact your SUBARU dealer and have your vehicle inspected. Do not use the front passenger seat while driving to your SUBARU dealer.
SRS airbag system warning light Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light
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The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position, (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system), or the push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system), both the ON and OFF indi- cators illuminate for 6 seconds during the system check. After the system check, both the ON and OFF indicators turn off for 2 sec- onds. Then, either the ON or OFF indicator illuminates depending on the condition of the front passenger’s frontal airbag. When the OFF indicator remains off and ON indicator illuminates, the front passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. When the OFF indicator illuminates and ON indicator remains off, the front passenger’s frontal airbag does not deploy during a colli- sion. If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators remain on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system) or the push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system), or the indica- tors remain off after the system check, the system may be malfunc- tioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately. After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag determined by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag monitoring system.
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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system*1
■ Adult*2Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS airbag system warning light
“AIR BAG
ON” Off
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
Flashing*3
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbag*4
Front curtain airbag*4Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
■ Child restraint system with infant*6, *7, *8
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbag*4
Front curtain airbag*4Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
On
“AIR BAG OFF”*9
Off
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■ Child*5, *7
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
Devices
■ Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbag*4
Front curtain airbag*4Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbag*4
Front curtain airbag*4Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
■ There is a malfunction in the system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbag*4
Front curtain airbag*4Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner*4
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Off or on*5On
“AIR BAG
OFF”
Off
Off
On
“AIR BAG
OFF” On Off Off
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*1: The occupant detection system does not operate during self-
checking.
*2: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and posture.
*3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seatbelt. *4: The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt pretensioner are not controlled by the occupant detection system.
*5: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in convertible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a child. Factors which may affect this can be the physique or pos- ture. Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should always wear the seatbelt when sitting in the seat irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.
*6: When a child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat, do not place any article on the seat other than the child occupant and a child restraint system. Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant detec- tion system from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail.
*7: Do not place more than one child on the front passenger seat.
Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant detec- tion system from functioning correctly.
*8: Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat. See the caution that follows regarding installation of a child restraint system. (→P. 136)
*9: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual on
how to installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 136)
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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 an adult incorrectly sitting in the front passen- ger’s seat. Perform the following.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the push-button ignition switch off. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, cor- rectly wear the seatbelt, position his/her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position. Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: The push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode. Turn the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indi- cator remains off, perform the following. • Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start
system: The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: Turn the push-button ignition switch off.
• Make sure that the front passenger is not using a blanket,
•
seat cushion, seat cover or seat heater, etc. If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the front passenger seat, or should sit in a rear seat.
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STEP 5
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system), or the push- button ignition switch to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system). The ON and OFF indi- cators illuminate for 6 seconds during the system check and after the system check is performed, the ON and OFF indica- tors turn off for 2 seconds. Then, the OFF indicator remains off while the ON indicator is illuminated. If the ON indicator remains off and the OFF indicator is illuminated, move the occupant to the rear seat backwards and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected.
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)
This can be caused by the child restraint system being installed incor- rectly. Perform the following.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the push-button ignition switch off. 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 procedure in “child restraint system”, correctly reinstall the child restraint system.
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STEP 4
STEP 5
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position and make sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system: The push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode and make sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indica- tor turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates. If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indi- cator turns off, perform the following. • 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 passenger seat are locked into place securely by mov- ing the seat back and forth.
If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indi- cator turns off after taking the relevant corrective actions described above, relocate the child restraint system to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
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WARNING
■Front passenger occupant detection system precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant detection system. Failure to do so may cause the occupant detection system to not function correctly, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Wear the seatbelt properly. ●Do not apply excessive force to the seat. ●Do not put sharp object(s) on the seat or pierce the seat upholstery. ●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat. ●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.
●Do not spill liquid on the front passenger seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off immediately and dry the seat. If the airbag warning light illuminates, dry the seat until the warning light turns off. If the airbag warning light stays on even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front pas- senger seat and have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If the airbag warning light does not illuminate, check that the airbag ON/OFF indicator light works properly. If the indicator light does not work properly, do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger’s seat and have the sys- tem inspected by your SUBARU dealer.
●Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger seat. Also, do not
replace or modify the seat upholstery or foam inside the seat.
●Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a gen-
uine SUBARU accessory under the front passenger’s seat. ●Do not place a magnetized items near the seatbelt buckle.
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WARNING
■Front passenger occupant detection system precautions
●Never install a rearward facing child seat in the front passenger’s seat even if the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated. Be sure to install it in the rear seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recom- mended that any forward facing child seat or booster seat be installed in the rear seat, and that even children 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. SUBARU believes that the rear seats are the safest place for children
●If luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger seat, the OFF indicator may turn off and the ON indicator may illuminate. If this occurs, the front passenger’s airbag may deploy during a collision. If this is not desirable, remove the luggage or electronic devices from the front pas- senger seat.
●Modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the front passen- ger occupant detection system. (U.S. only) Removing, replacing or modify- ing any parts of the front seats, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tires, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the SUBARU front passenger occupant detection system.
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1-7. Safety information Child restraint systems
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop- erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.
Points to remember
Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is
appropriate to the age and size of the child.
● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the
child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 136)
Types of child restraints
Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child. Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat
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Booster seat
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■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seatbelt.
●If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear
seat and use the vehicle's seatbelt. (→P. 58)
■Where to place a child restraint system
The following are SUBARU’s recommendations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle.
Front passenger’s seat Rear seat seating positions
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●Front passenger’s seat
Do not install a child restraint system (including a booster cushion) due to the hazard to children posed by the passenger’s airbag.
●Rear seat seating positions
Recommended installing positions for the child restraint systems. In these positions, the following equipment is provided for installing a child restraint system. • Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts • ISOFIX anchor bars • Top tether anchorages Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to projection of the seat cushion. In this seating position, you should use only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion and can be securely retained using the seatbelt.
WARNING
■Child restraint precautions
●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seatbelt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior. ●SUBARU strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.
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WARNING
■Child restraint precautions
●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS side airbags and curtain airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.
●Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.
■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.
■When the child restraint system is not in use
●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart- ment.
●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.
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1-7. Safety information Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seatbelt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil- dren) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for both rear seats. (Buttons displaying the location of the anchors are attached to the seats.)
Seatbelts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seatbelt) (→P. 58)
Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided for both rear seats.
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STEP 1
STEP 2
Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be the latched onto top tether strap anchors.
For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.
Installation with LATCH system
Type A
Canada only
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Type B
Canada only
STEP 1
STEP 2
Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto top the tether strap anchors.
For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.
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Installing child restraints using a seatbelt (child restraint lock function belt)
■ Rear facing Infant seat/convertible seat
Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.
Run the seatbelt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
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STEP 4
While pushing the child restraint system down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.
■ Forward facing Convertible seat
Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.
Run the seatbelt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
Fully extend the shoulder belt and allow it to retract to put it in lock mode. In lock mode, the belt cannot be extended.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. (→P. 142)
STEP 5
■ Booster seat
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Sit the child in the child restraint system. Fit the seatbelt to the child restraint system according to instruc- tions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.
the manufacturer's
Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child's shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 58)
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seatbelt
Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seatbelt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
STEP 1
Secure the child restraint using a seatbelt or the LATCH anchors.
Remove cover.
the anchor bracket
Store the removed cover in a safe place.
Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.
STEP 2
STEP 3
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■When installing a child restraint system with LATCH anchors and a top
tether strap Depending on the child restraint system's size and shape, if the child restraint system is installed to the LATCH anchors first, it may not be possi- ble to attach the top tether strap to the anchor bracket. In that case, first temporarily attach the top tether strap to the anchor bracket, install the child restraint system using the lower anchors and then tighten the top tether strap.
■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica- tions can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
WARNING
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause injury or discomfort to the child. (→P. 60) ■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in place. If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the right- hand rear seat.
●Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child restraint system.
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WARNING
■When installing a child restraint system
●Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seatbelt is not
twisted.
●Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
●When adjusting the front passenger seat position after installing a child
restraint system, do so slowly.
●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seatbelt is not caught behind the child restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerve or an accident.
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 146
Push-button ignition switch............................. 160
Engine (ignition) switch.... 169
Automatic transmission.... 172
Manual Transmission....... 179
Turn signal lever .............. 182
Parking brake................... 183
Horn ................................. 1842-2.
Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 185
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 190
Multi-information display............................ 1952-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers Headlight switch............... 200
Fog light switch ................ 206
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 2072-4. Using other driving
systems Cruise control................... 210
Driving assist systems ..... 2152-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage .......... 221
Vehicle load limits ............ 225
Winter driving tips ............ 226
Trailer towing ................... 230
Dinghy towing .................. 231145
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2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv- ing: ■ Starting the engine
→P. 160, 169
■ Driving Vehicles with an automatic transmission
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the select lever to D. (→P. 172) Release the parking brake. (→P. 183) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1. (→P. 179) Release the parking brake. (→P. 183) Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping Vehicles with an automatic transmission
STEP 2
STEP 1
With the select lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the select lever to P or N. (→P. 172) Vehicles with a manual transmission
STEP 1
STEP 2
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. If necessary, set the parking brake. If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to neutral. (→P. 179)
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■ Parking the vehicle Vehicles with an automatic transmission
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
With the select lever in D, depress the brake pedal. Shift the select lever to P. (→P. 172) Set the parking brake. (→P. 183) Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: Press the push-button ignition switch to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person. If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. Shift the shift lever to neutral. (→P. 179) Set the parking brake. (→P. 183) Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine. Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys- tem: Press the push-button ignition switch to stop the engine. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person. If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R and block the wheels as needed.
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Starting off on a steep uphill
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the select lever to D. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1. Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually releasing the clutch pedal. Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving (vehicles with an automatic transmission) In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration. ●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill ●When the accelerator pedal is released ●When driving on curves ●When the brake pedal is firmly depressed
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■New vehicle break-in driving (the first 1000 miles [1600 km])
The performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you handle and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions during the first 1000 miles (1600 km): ●Do not allow the engine speed to exceed 4000 rpm except in an emer-
gency.
●Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for a long time,
either fast or slow.
●Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency. ●Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency. The same break-in procedures should be applied to an overhauled engine, newly mounted engine or when brake pads or brake linings are replaced with new ones.
■Replacement of brake pad and lining
The front disc brake and the rear disc brake have audible wear indicators on the brake pads. If the brake pads wear close to their service limit, the wear indicator makes a very audible scraping noise when the brake pedal is applied.
If you hear this scraping noise each time you apply the brake pedal, have the brake pads serviced by your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
■Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings
When replacing the brake pad or lining, use only genuine SUBARU parts. After replacement, the new parts must be broken in as follows. Brake pad and lining While maintaining a speed of 30 to 40 mph (50 to 65 km/h), step on the brake pedal lightly. Repeat this five or more times.
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Parking brake lining
STEP 3
STEP 2
STEP 1
Drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 22 mph (35 km/h). With the parking brake release button pushed in, pull the parking brake lever SLOWLY and GENTLY (pulling with a force of approxi- mately 33.7 lbf [150 N, 15.3 kgf]). Drive the vehicle for approximately 220 yards (200 meters) in this condition. Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the parking brake to cool down. Repeat this procedure. Check the parking brake lever travel. If the parking brake lever travel is out of the specified range, adjust it by turning the adjusting nut located on the parking brake lever. Parking brake lever travel: →P. 419
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake systemSTEP 4
STEP 5
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when- ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your SUBARU dealer perform the bedding down. (→P. 149)
■After the engine starts
In order to secure a rich exhaust sound when starting the vehicle and envi- ronmental performance, air intake and exhaust sounds become loud and vibrations may increase for a little while after the engine starts. This is not a malfunction.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (→P. 413)
■REV indicator
When the set engine speed is reached the REV indicator comes on and a buzzer sounds to inform the driver. (→P. 197) (When the engine speed enters the red
