2001 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

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If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a colli- sion, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt slid- ing up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in se- rious internal injury or death. D Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS 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 ve- hicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than 1-2 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (includ- ing those in child seats and those that have outgrown child re- straint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is ap- propriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward fac- ing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning child re- straint systems, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter. Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright. Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright. Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical. HS0233 Move the seat as far back as possible. HS0234 – CONTINUED – 1-3 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Put children in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. Do not recline the seatback while vehicle is moving. HS0227 HS0247 B Fore and aft adjustment HS0028 Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place. 1-4 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags B Reclining the seatback HS0029 Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired posi- tion. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when released. When operating the reclining lever to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually. B Seat cushion angle and height adjustment (driver’s seat) Raise Lower Lower Raise For rear edge For front edge HS0030 Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to the desired position. – CONTINUED – 1-5 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B B Head restraint adjustment HS0031 OM-H2735 To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head re- straint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seat- back. The best position for the head restraint is just above or level with the top of the ears. 1-6 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seat heater (if equipped) CAUTION D Use of the seat heater for long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. D Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. D When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any similar materials. The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. HI LO Indicator HS0285 Heating element HS0034 To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. LO: Normal heating HI: Rapid heating The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off. – CONTINUED – 1-7 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Rear seats WARNING D Never drive the vehicle with the head rest removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. D Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cush- ions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. D Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. D Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident. D Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sud- den stop a sudden steering or a rapid acceleration. Sit well back and upright. HS0248 1-8 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags B Folding down the seatback WARNING Never permit anyone to ride in the cargo area. HB1022BA HB1023BA Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and then fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked. B Head rest adjustment HS1013BA OM-H2735 To raise the head rest, pull it up. To lower it, push the head rest down while depressing the release button on the top of the seatback. The best position for the head rest is just above or level with the top of – CONTINUED – 1-9 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B the ears. Seatbelts J Seatbelt safety tips WARNING D All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BE- FORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of se- rious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or ac- cident. D All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury. D Each seatbelt is designed to support only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more persons — even children. Other- wise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result. D Replace all seatbelt assemblies including retractors and at- taching hardware worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE 1-10 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter. B Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle. See in- formation on “Child restraint systems” in this chapter. B Children If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to ac- cident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child’s waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned, a child restraint system should be used. Never place the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back. B Expectant mothers Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should con- sult their doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist. – CONTINUED – 1-11 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B J Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. J Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emergency Locking Re- tractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR has an additional locking mode “Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode” in- tended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seatbelt cannot be extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, ALR mode is re- leased. When securing a child restraint system on the passengers’ seats, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the retractor operates as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and re- store it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter. J Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s seat, as required by current safety standards. This device causes the seatbelt warning light on the instrument panel to light up for about six seconds when the ignition switch is turned to “ON” to remind the driver to wear the seatbelt. If the driver’s seatbelt is not fas- tened, a warning chime sounds at the same time. 1-12 1 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags J Fastening the seatbelt WARNING D Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. D Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. D Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a colli- sion, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen. D Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding un- der the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be al- ways used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a colli- sion, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt slid- ing up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in se- rious internal injury or death. D Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. Always wear the seatbelts correctly. Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright. HS0230 HS0231 – CONTINUED – 1-13 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B CAUTION Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an oc- cupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool. B Front seatbelts OM-H0043 OM-H0044 1. Adjust the seat position: Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still main- taining full vehicle control. Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again. 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. 1-14 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags n Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height WARNING When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision. HB1029BB The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To lower the anchor height, push the release but- ton and slide the anchor down. To raise the anchor height, slide the anchor up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck. – CONTINUED – 1-15 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B n Unfastening the seatbelt Push Push the button on the buckle. HB0303 Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted prop- erly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. B Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt) OM-H0043 OM-H0044 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it, then pull it out slowly again. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. 1-16 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. n Adjusting the rear seat shoulder belt anchor height WARNING When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision. HS1020BB The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To adjust the shoulder belt anchor height, push the release button and slide the anchor down or up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck. – CONTINUED – 1-17 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B n Unfastening the seatbelt Push Push the button on the buckle. HB0303 Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted prop- erly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. B Rear center seatbelt WARNING D Before fastening the seatbelt, confirm that the seatbelt is routed through the seatbelt comfort guide. A seatbelt not routed through the guide can cause neck injuries during sudden braking or in a collision since it may slip up on your neck. D Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, especially when inserting the connector’s tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right-hand side), always check that the webbing is not twisted. D Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles. If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt (with the connec- tor’s tongue plate not fastened to the connector’s buckle on the right-hand side), it cannot properly restrain the wearer in position in an accident, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. 1-18 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HB1030BA HB1031BA 1. Center seatbelt tongue plate 2. Connector (tongue) 3. Connector (buckle) 4. Center seatbelt buckle HS1017BB HB1032BA HS1025BB 1. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the overhead retractor, then pass the seatbelt through the seatbelt comfort guide located beside the – CONTINUED – 1-19 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B head rest. HB1033CA 2. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, insert the connec- tor (tongue) attached at the webbing end into the buckle on the right- hand side until a click is heard. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again. HB1034BA 3. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the center seatbelt buckle marked “CENTER” on the left-hand side until it clicks. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. 1-20 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HS1019BA n Unfastening the seatbelt Push HS0317 Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt. NOTE When the seatback is folded down for greater luggage space, it is necessary to disconnect the connector. CAUTION D Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seatbelt too quickly. Otherwise, the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim. – CONTINUED – 1-21 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B D Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim. HS1021BA HS1022BA 1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the con- nector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connec- tor (tongue) plate will disconnect from the buckle. HS1023BA HS1024BA 2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plates in the recess in the retractor and then insert the connector (tongue) plate into the slot located at the front of the recess. 1-22 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags J Seatbelt maintenance CAUTION D Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid. D Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will pre- vent the seatbelt from operating properly. To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Replace the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found. Child restraint systems WARNING D Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally, holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats – CONTINUED – 1-23 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B at all times. You should choose a restraint device which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. D SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SE- RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat at all times. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child. Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms in the front passenger’s seat or any other seat. HS0229 HS1031BB Never install rearward facing child seat in the front passenger’s seat. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat or any other seat. HS0042 HS0228 1-24 1 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags WARNING D Child restraint systems and seatbelts can become hot in a ve- hicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it. D Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehi- cle. Unsecured child restraint systems can be thrown around in- side of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; it can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child. Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compatible with your vehicle and is appropriate for the child’s age and size. All child re- straint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap portion of a lap/shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. These statistics also indicate that the safest position for a child restraint system is the center of the rear seat. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving. B Installing child restraint systems NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully. – CONTINUED – 1-25 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B HB1080BA Make sure that the seatbelt is securely locked into place. 1. Set the child restraint system in the seating position. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belts through or around the child re- straint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it be- hind the child restraint system. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle. 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor(ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indi- cate the retractor functions as ALR. 6. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, move it back and forth to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt. 7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR properly functioning). If the child restraint system requires a top strap, first remove the head rest and then latch the hook onto the top strap anchor and tighten the top strap. 1-26 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HS0045 J Top strap anchors B Anchorage location HS1030BB Three anchor brackets, i.e., ones for the right, center and left posi- tions, are already installed on the rear edge of the roof. B To hook the top strap CAUTION Always remove the head rest when mounting a child restraint system with a top strap. Otherwise, it may happen that the top strap cannot be fastened tightly. – CONTINUED – 1-27 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B HSS001BA HS1029BA 1. Remove the head rest at the seat position where the child restraint has been installed with the seatbelt: lift up the head rest while press- ing the release button. Store the head rest in the cargo area. Avoid placing the head rest in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn. 2. Fasten the top strap hook of the child restraint to the appropriate anchor bracket. 3. Tighten the top strap securely. *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) *SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seatbelts. J Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS air- bags and lap/shoulder restraints WARNING D To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only as a supplement to the primary protection provided by the 1-28 1 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see the “Seatbelts” sections in this chapter. D Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Be- cause the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed – faster than the blink of an eye – and force to protect in high speed colli- sions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident braking. Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deploy- ment force. D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS air- bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al- ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. D Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the car and cause injury. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- – CONTINUED – 1-29 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (in- cluding those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is ap- propriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter. D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front pas- senger’s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child. Put children in the REAR seat prop- erly restrained at all times. HB0291 1-30 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags CAUTION D When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. If you or your pas- sengers have breathing problems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly. D A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burnt if they come into direct contact with the hot gas. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) consists of two airbags (driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags) or four airbags (driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags and driver’s and front passenger’s side air- bags). These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection provided by the seatbelt. NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting him to the applicable section in this owner’s manual. – CONTINUED – 1-31 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B B Components 1 Airbag control module (including impact sensors) 2 Airbag module (driver’s side) 3 Airbag module (passenger’s side) 4 Front sub sensor (left hand side) 5 Front sub sensor (right hand side) HS1027DB 6 Side airbag module (driver’s side — if equipped) 7 Side airbag module (passenger’s side — if equipped) 8 Side airbag sensor (driver’s side) 9 Side airbag sensor (passenger’s side) Q Airbag wiring (yellow) 1-32 1 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags J SRS frontal airbag WARNING D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front pas- senger’s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child. D The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS air- bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al- ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown toward the front of the car during pre-accident braking. Never install rearward facing child seat in the front passenger’s seat. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat or any other seat. HS0042 HS0228 – CONTINUED – 1-33 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms in the front passenger’s seat or any other seat. Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright. HS0229 Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical. HS0233 Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright. Move the seat as far back as possible. HS0234 WARNING D Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dash- board. If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, those objects could in- terfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle and cause injury. D Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra- wide mirror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously in- jure vehicle occupants. 1-34 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dashboard Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mir- ror over the rear view mirror. HS0244 HS0245 The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. The passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark. In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver’s and front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reduc- ing the impact on the driver’s and front passenger’s head and chest. B Operation CAUTION Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around the steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deploy- ment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment. – CONTINUED – 1-35 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B HS2001BB The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. If the front sub sensors inside the both front fenders and the impact sensors in the airbag control module detect a certain predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the control module sends signals to the frontal airbag modules instructing them to inflate the SRS frontal airbags. Then both airbag modules produce gas, which instantly inflates driver’s and passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. After the deployment, the SRS airbags immediately start to deflate so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. The time required from detecting impact to the deflating SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploys together with driv- er’s SRS frontal airbag even when no one occupies the front passen- ger’s seat. 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 control of the vehicle. When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will 1-36 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. The SRS frontal airbag is designed to deploy in the event of an acci- dent involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. It is basically not designed to deploy in lesser frontal impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, it is basically not designed to deploy in side or rear impacts or in roll-over acci- dents because deployment of the SRS frontal airbag would not help the occupant in those situations. The SRS airbag is designed to func- tion 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. n Examples of accident in which the SRS frontal airbag will most likely deploy. A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) activates the SRS frontal airbag. The SRS frontal airbag will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and magnitude to the above-men- tioned collision. HS1016BA – CONTINUED – 1-37 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B n Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS frontal airbag will deploy. The SRS frontal airbag 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, is severely bumped or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb). HS1014BA HS1015BA n Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS frontal airbag is unlikely to deploy. There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS frontal airbag deployment. If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole, or if it slides under a truck’s load bed, or if it sustains an oblique offset frontal impact, the SRS frontal airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces in- volved. 1-38 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The vehicle strikes a tele- phone pole or similar ob- ject. The vehicle slides under a truck’s load bed. The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal im- pact. HS0238 HS0239 HS0240 n Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS frontal airbag will basically not deploy. The SRS frontal airbag is basically not designed to deploy if the vehicle is struck from side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision. The vehicle is struck from behind. The vehicle is struck from the side. The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof. HS0241 HS0242 HS0243 In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once, the SRS frontal airbag deploys only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double collision, first with another vehicle, then against a concrete wall in immediate succession, the SRS frontal airbag is activated on the first impact but not on the second. – CONTINUED – 1-39 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B HB1070BB J SRS side airbag (if equipped) WARNING D The SRS side airbag is designed as only a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright position. D Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to either front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. Howev- er, the force of SRS side airbag deployment may cause injuries if your head or other body parts are too close to the SRS side air- bag. D Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. It could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment. D Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger’s seat fac- ing the side window or to wrap his/her arms around the front seat seatback. In the event of an accident, the force of SRS side airbag deployment could seriously injure or even kill the child because his/her head or arms or other body parts are close to the side air- bag. Since your vehicle is also equipped with a passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12 and under should be placed in 1-40 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the rear seat anyway and should be properly restrained at all times. Do not sit or learn unnecessary close to the front door. Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. HS0349 HS0351 Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger’s seat facing the side window. Never allow a child to wrap his/her arms around the front seatback. HB0354 HB0355 WARNING D Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either SRS side airbags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags. In the event of the SRS side airbag deployment, they could be propelled dangerously toward the vehicle’s occupants and cause injuries. D Do not put any kind of cover or clothes or other objects over either front seatback and do not attach labels or stickers to the front seat surface on or near the SRS side airbag. They could pre- vent proper deployment of the SRS side airbag, reducing protec- tion available to the front seat’s occupant. – CONTINUED – 1-41 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Do not put any kind of cover over either seatback. Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either side airbag and do not place objects near either side air- bag. HS0347 HS0353 The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front 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. B Operation CAUTION Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment. 1-42 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags SRS side airbag deploys as soon as a collision occurs. After deployment, SRS side airbag starts to deflate immedi- ately. HB0359 The SRS side airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags deploy indepen- dently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. Also, the SRS side airbag deploys independently of the frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel. An impact sensor is incorporated into each of the vehicle’s center pil- lars. If either sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a side impact collision, the control module sends a signal to the side airbag module on the impacted side of the vehicle, instruct- ing it to inflate the SRS side airbag. Then the side airbag module pro- duces gas, which instantly inflates the SRS side airbag. After the de- ployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detecting impact to deflating of the SRS side airbag af- ter deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The SRS side airbag deploys even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied. – CONTINUED – 1-43 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B When the SRS side airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occur- rences are normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indi- cate a fire in the vehicle. The SRS side airbag is designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision. It is basically not designed to deploy in lesser side impacts. Also, it is basically not de- signed to deploy in frontal or rear impacts because SRS side airbag deployment would not help the occupant in those situations. Each SRS side airbag is designed to function on a one-time-only ba- sis. SRS side airbag deployment depends on the level of force experi- enced in the passenger compartment during a side impact 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. n Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy. A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side air- bag. HB0313 1-44 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags n Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side air- bag is unlikely to deploy. There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag deployment. In the event of accidents like those illus- trated below, the SRS side airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved. The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. HS0344 HS0342 HS0343 The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle. The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof. HS0345 HS0243 – CONTINUED – 1-45 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B n Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side air- bag will basically not deploy. The SRS side airbag is basically not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Examples of such accidents are illustrated below. The vehicle is involved in a frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or stationary). The vehicle is struck from behind. HS0355 HS0241 In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag deploys 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, the SRS side airbag is activated on the first impact but not on the se- cond. HB1071BB 1-46 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags J SRS airbag system monitors HS7004FA A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS air- bag system while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light “AIRBAG” will show normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. The following components are monitored by the indicator: D Front sub sensor (Right hand side) D Front sub sensor (Left hand side) D Airbag control module (including impact sensors) D Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side) D Frontal airbag module (Passenger’s side) D Side airbag sensor (Driver’s side — if equipped) D Side airbag sensor (Passenger’s side — if equipped) D Side airbag module (Driver’s side — if equipped) D Side airbag module (Passenger’s side — if equipped) D All related wiring In the event of a malfunction indicated by any of following, the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and repaired, the SRS airbags will not function reliably: D Flashing or flickering of the indicator light. D No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position. – CONTINUED – 1-47 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B D Continuous illumination of the warning light. D Illumination of the warning light while driving. J SRS airbag system servicing WARNING D When discarding an airbag module or scrapping the entire car damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. D The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable parts. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, see your near- est SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or disconnecting the sys- tem’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in seri- ous injury. The wiring harnesses of the SRS airbag system are covered with yellow insulation and system connectors are yellow for easy identification. CAUTION If you need service or repair in areas listed below, we recommend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas. D Under the center console D Inside each front fender D Steering wheel and column and nearby areas D Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s side and nearby areas D Each front seat and nearby area (for vehicle with SRS side airbags only) D Inside each center pillar (for vehicle with SRS side airbags only) In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, replacement of the sys- 1-48 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags tem should be performed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When the components of the SRS airbag system are replaced, use only genuine SUBARU parts. To ensure their long-term reliability, the SRS airbags must be inspected by a SUBARU dealer ten years after the date of manufacture, which is shown on the certification label attached to the driver’s door. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos- sible. D The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which the SRS frontal airbags did not deploy. D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger’s frontal airbag cover is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. In addition, if your vehicle is equipped with SRS side airbags, con- tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible in the following cases. D Either center pillar or a nearby area of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag did not deploy. D The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged. J Precautions against vehicle modification WARNING D To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifi- cations should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes following modifications: D Installation of custom steering wheels D Attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard D Installation of custom seats (for vehicles with SRS side air- bags only) – CONTINUED – 1-49 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B D Replacement of seat fabric or leather (for vehicles with SRS side airbags only) D Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat (for vehicles with SRS side airbags only) D Installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifi- cations can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag sys- tem. D Attachment of any equipment (brush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end. D Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. D Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the original tires listed on the tire placard attached to the door jamb. D Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protec- tors, etc.) to the side body (for vehicles with side airbags only). Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle. 1-50 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Doors and locks Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master, submaster and valet key Key number Door locks Power door locking switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyless entry system (if equipped) Security system (if equipped) Child safety locks Power windows Rear gate Moonroof (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-6 2-12 2-19 2-20 2-23 2-24 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Keys Master key Submaster key Valet key Key number plate HS0009 J Master, submaster and valet key Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle. Master key, submaster key and valet key. The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. D Ignition switch D Doors D Rear gate D Glove compartment The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the glove compartment locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility. J Key number The key number is stamped on the metal plate attached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. 2-2 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Doors and locks Door locks B Locking and unlocking from the outside Unlock Lock HS0010 To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front. Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door. Locking without the key 1 Press the lock lever. 2 Close the door. HS0011 HB2024CB To lock the door from the outside without the key, press the end of the lock lever down on the door and then close the door. To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch, push the switch forward (“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate are locked at the same time. – CONTINUED – 2-3 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key. B Locking and unlocking from the inside Inside door handle Red mark Unlock Lock HS0014 To lock the door from the inside, press the end of the lock lever down. To unlock the door from the inside, pull the front end of the lock lever. The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked. Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are closed before starting to drive. 2-4 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Doors and locks J Power door locking switches HB2008CB HB2009BB All doors and the rear gate can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and the front passen- ger’s side doors. To lock the doors, push the switch forward. To unlock the doors, push the switch rearward. When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using power door locking switches. – CONTINUED – 2-5 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Keyless entry system (if equipped) CAUTION D Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. D Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the battery. D Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle. The keyless entry system has the following functions. D Locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate without a key D Sounding a panic alarm D Arming and disarming the security system (if your vehicle is equipped with an optional security system). See the next section “Security system (if equipped)” for detailed information. The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environ- mental conditions. Range may be reduced near sources of RF interfer- ence such as power plants and radio/television broadcasting towers. The keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch. 2-6 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Doors and locks LED 1. Press once to Unlock driver’s door. 2. Press a second time to Unlockall doors. Press to Lock all doors. Press and Hold to activate panic alarm. HB1000BB B Locking the doors Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds) to lock all doors and rear gate. The horn will sound one time. If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed, the horn will sound three times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will automatically lock. B Unlocking the doors Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two seconds) to unlock the driver’s door. The horn will sound two times. To unlock all doors and rear gate, briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time. B Illuminated entry The interior (dome) light will illuminate when the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button is pressed. The light will illuminate for approximately 30 seconds or until the key is inserted in the ignition switch or until the “LOCK/ARM” button is pressed. Once any of the doors or the rear gate is opened, this function will be canceled. The interior light must be set to the middle position in order for this function to operate. B Sounding a panic alarm To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button. Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds. – CONTINUED – 2-7 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B B Selecting audible signal operation Using the horn, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. To turn the audible signal off, simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and “UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two seconds. The horn will sound two times to inform you that the audible signal has been turned off. To turn the audible signal on, simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and “UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two seconds. The horn will sound one time to inform you that the audible signal has been turned on. B Replacing the battery CAUTION Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when replacing the battery. When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, transmitter range will begin to decrease and the LED will not illuminate. Replace the battery as soon as possible. Positive (+) side facing up HB1001BA HB1002BB To replace the battery: 1. Remove the two screws on the back of the transmitter case by using a phillips screwdriver. 2. Separate the case. 2-8 2 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Doors and locks 3. Remove the old battery from the holder. 4. Replace with a new battery (Type CR2032 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the positive (+) side facing up. 5. Install the back half of the transmitter case. 6. Reinstall the two screws on the back of the transmitter case. After the battery is replaced, the transmitter must be synchro- nized with the keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “LOCK/ARM” or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button six times to syn- chronize the unit. B Replacing lost transmitters If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re-program all of your transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. n Programming the transmitters The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the sys- tem or to delete old ones. The system can learn up to four unique transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or dif- ferent. To enter the programming mode: 1 Press to dis- arm the security system (if so equipped). HB1000CB HB1005BC 1. Disarm the security system. (if your vehicle is equipped with the optional security system.) – CONTINUED – 2-9 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B 2. Open the driver’s door and sit in the driver’s seat. 3. Close the driver’s door. HB2032BB 4. Place the ignition key into the ignition switch and cycle the switch from LOCK to ON ten times within 15 seconds. Be sure to stop at the LOCK position and leave the key in the ignition. The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in the transmitter programming mode. NOTE You must finish the next step (opening the driver’s door) within 45 seconds of starting this procedures. To program the transmitters: 3 Press any button. HB1005BB HB1000DB 1. Open the driver’s door. 2. Close the driver’s door. 2-10 2 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Doors and locks 3. Press and release any button on the transmitter that you wish to program into the system. The horn will sound two times to indicate that the transmitter has been programmed. Any additional transmitters can also be programmed at this time. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for an additional transmitter. To exit the programming mode: 1. After all of your transmitters are programmed, remove the key from the ignition switch. The horn will sound three times to indicate that the system has exited the programming mode. 2. Make sure that the keyless entry system properly operates by operating each transmitter. n Deleting old transmitter codes The control unit of the keyless entry system has four memory loca- tions to store transmitter codes, giving it the ability to operate with up to four transmitters. When you lose a transmitter, the lost transmitter’s code remains in the memory. For security reasons, lost transmitter codes should be deleted from the memory. To delete old transmitter codes, program four transmitter codes into the system. If you have only one current transmitter, program it four times. If you have two current transmitters, program each one twice. If you have three current transmitters, program two of them once and the third one twice. This process will leave only current transmitter codes in the system’s memory. NOTE Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you are programming your transmitters, it is possible that their trans- mitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle. – CONTINUED – 2-11 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Security system (if equipped) The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the parking lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also interrupted to prevent starting the vehicle without a key. The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter. The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignition switch. B System operation The security system will give the following alarm indications when trig- gered: D The parking lights will flash and the horn will sound intermittently. In addition, the starter motor will not operate. D The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds; however, the alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm will continue for twelve times if any sensor continues to be activated. The alarm is triggered by: D Opening a door or the rear gate. D Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g. breaking glass or forced entry). Note that there are two alarm levels for shock: warning and alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and two flashes on the lights as a deterrent to would be vandals. In alarm mode, higher lev- els of shock are detected and the system will go into full alarm. D Ignition switch being turned on while in armed state. 2-12 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Doors and locks B Arming the system n To arm the system using remote transmitter Press to Disarm the system. Press to Arm the system. HB1000EB HS3006BB 1. Close all windows and moonroofs (if so equipped). 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked. 5. Close all doors and the rear gate. 6. Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds). All doors (and the rear gate) will lock, the horn will sound one time, the parking lights will flash one time and the indicator light starts flashing slowly (approximately once every two seconds). If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed, the horn sounds three times, the parking lights flash three times and the indicator light flashes rapidly to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed. When you close the door, the system will automati- cally arm and doors will automatically lock. – CONTINUED – 2-13 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B n To arm the system using power door locking switches HB2024CC 1. Close all windows and moonroofs (if so equipped). 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood is locked. 5. Close the doors (and the rear gate) but leave only the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door open. 6. Push the power door locking switch forward (“LOCK” side) to set the door locks. 7. Close the door. The horn will sound one time, the parking lights will flash one time and the indicator light will start flashing slowly (approxi- mately once every two seconds) to inform you that the system has armed. NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are opened. Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system. B Disarming the system Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two seconds) on the remote transmitter. The driver’s door will unlock, the horn will sound two times, the parking lights will flash two times and the indicator light will go off. 2-14 2 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Doors and locks To unlock all doors (and the rear gate), briefly press the “UNLOCK/ DISARM” button a second time. n Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the trans- mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system without using the transmitter. To disarm the system: 1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door. 2. The alarm will sound. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position three (3) times within 5 seconds. B Sounding a panic alarm To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button. The parking lights will also flash when the alarm is activated. Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deacti- vated after approximately 30 seconds. B Valet mode When you choose the valet mode, the security system does not oper- ate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate) and panic activation. To enter the valet mode, open the driver’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button depressed for more than two seconds. The indicator light repeatedly flashes two times while the system is in valet mode. To exit valet mode, open the driver’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/ DISARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. The indicator will stop flashing. – CONTINUED – 2-15 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B B Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANU- ALLY LOCKED. n To enter the passive mode WARNING Do not disconnect or tamper with any yellow connector and/or any harness covered with yellow insulation and/or tape. Doing so could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the SRS airbag system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. HB2036BA HB2038BB 1. Remove the side sill cover on the driver’s side. 1) Open the driver’s door. 2) Remove the clip by prying the edge with screwdriver. 3) Remove the side sill cover by pulling it up. 2. Connect the white (1 pole) connector. 3. Turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position. 4. Install the side sill cover. To place the system in active arming mode (remote required for ac- tivation), disconnect the white connector. 2-16 FORESTER (72F) NA (E) A8040B Doors and locks n Arming the system CAUTION In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 below or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk. HB2031BB HS3007BB 1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to “LOCK” position and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers.

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