2002 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

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– CONTINUED – 1-13 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 4. Store the seatbelts in the seatbelt pockets to prevent them from fal- ling below the cushion. HB1074BB 5. Raise the seat cushion by pulling up the tab. Make certain that the rear passenger’s cup holder is fully retracted before raising the seat cushion. HB1097BA 6. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and fold the seat- back down. Confirm that the pin located at the bottom of the seat cushion is inserted into the slot at the top of the seatback. 1-14 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HB1027BA 7. Install the headrests (if so equipped) onto the backside of the seat- back (window-side positions only). HB1098BA To return the rear seat to its original position, raise the seatback and seat cushion until they lock into place and make sure that they are securely locked. Make sure that the rear seatbelts are not under the seat cushion or seat- back. Place the headrests (if so equipped) back in their normal position. – CONTINUED – 1-15 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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 FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. 1-16 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. 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. – CONTINUED – 1-17 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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 is restored to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function by allow- ing the seatbelt to retract fully. 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. This device causes the seatbelt warning light on the instrument panel to light up for about six seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position to remind the driver to wear the seatbelt. If the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a warning chime sounds at the same time. 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. 1-18 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 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. – CONTINUED – 1-19 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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. 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. 1-20 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. 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. – CONTINUED – 1-21 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A B Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on wagon) 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. 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 Unfastening the seatbelt Push Push the button on the buckle. HB0303 Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted prop- 1-22 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags erly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. B Rear center seatbelt on wagon model WARNING 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 connector’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. HB1030BA HB1031BA – CONTINUED – 1-23 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 1. Center seatbelt tongue plate 2. Connector (tongue) 3. Connector (buckle) 4. Center seatbelt buckle HS1017BB 1. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the overhead retractor. HB1032BA 2. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, insert the connec- HB1033BA 1-24 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. HS1019BA – CONTINUED – 1-25 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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. 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. 1-26 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HB1036BA HB1037BA 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. HB1038CA HB1048BA 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. NOTE When folding down the rear seat cushion, store the seatbelts in the seatbelt pocket to prevent them falling below the cushion. – CONTINUED – 1-27 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A HB1074BB 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. 1-28 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Front seatbelt pretensioners Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags WARNING D To obtain maximum protection, occupants should sit in an up- right position with their seatbelts properly fastened. Refer to “Seatbelts” section in this chapter. D Do not modify, remove or strike the front seatbelt retractor as- semblies or surrounding area. This could result in accidental ac- tivation of the seatbelt pretensioners or could make the system inoperative, possibly resulting in serious injury. Seatbelt preten- sioners have no user-serviceable parts. For required servicing of front seatbelt retractors equipped with seatbelt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. D When discarding front seatbelt retractor assemblies or scrap- ping the entire car due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult your SUBARU dealer. Seatbelt retractor assembly (Pretensioner) HB0373 The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt preten- sioner. The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. The pretensioner sensor also serves as a SRS frontal airbag sensor. If the sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the re- tractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively restrains – CONTINUED – 1-29 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A the front seat occupant. When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, an operating noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occur- rences are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt re- tractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced. NOTE D Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to activate in minor frontal impacts, in side or rear impacts or in roll-over accidents. D The driver’s seat and passenger’s seat pretensioners and fron- tal airbag operate simultaneously. D Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only ba- sis. In the event that a pretensioner is activated, both the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be re- placed and only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replac- ing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts. D If either front seatbelt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the pretensioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. D If the front seatbelt retractor assembly or surrounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos- sible. D When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buy- er that it has seatbelt pretensioners by alerting him to the con- tents of this section. 1-30 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A B System monitors Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HB4010EC A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt preten- sioners share the control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag sys- tem warning light will illuminate. The SRS airbag system warning light 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 Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side) D Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger’s side) 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 seatbelt preten- sioners and 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. D Continuous illumination of the warning light. D Illumination of the warning light while driving. – CONTINUED – 1-31 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A B System servicing WARNING D When discarding a seatbelt retractor assembly or scrapping the entire car damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU deal- er. D Tampering with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could re- sult in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insulation and the connectors of the system are yellow for easy identification. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pretensioner and airbag systems. For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. CAUTION The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the airbag control module including the impact sensors is located under the center console. If you need service or repair in those areas or near the front seatbelt retractors, we recommend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. NOTE If the front part of the vehicle is damaged in an accident to the extent that the seatbelt pretensioner does not operate, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. 1-32 1 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags B Precautions against vehicle modification CAUTION Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifi- cations can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt perten- sioners. D Attachment of any equipment (bush 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 tires specified on the tire placard attached to the door jamb. Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any acces- sory parts to your vehicle. 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. – CONTINUED – 1-33 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. You should choose a restraint device which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. According to accident statistics, 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 SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. 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. HB0308 HS1031BB Never install rearward facing child safety seat in the front passen- ger’s seat. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat or any other seat HB0306 HB0307 1-34 1 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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 compat- ible with your vehicle and is appropriate for the child’s age and size. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt (except those cov- ered under the section in this manual, entitled “Instruction of child re- straint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages”). 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. 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 with seatbelt 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 – 1-35 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A CAUTION When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufactur- er’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child re- straint system, check to ensure that it is held securely in posi- tion. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in- creased. HB1080BA 1. Set the child restraint system in the seating position. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind 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. 1-36 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 tether, latch the hook onto the top tether anchorage and tighten the top tether. See the “Top teth- er anchorages” for additional instructions. HB1083BA HBS065BA 8. To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint sys- tem, ask your SUBARU dealer. – CONTINUED – 1-37 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A B Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and teth- er anchorages Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the vehicle body. HB1086BA Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper anchorages (tether anchorages) for accommodating such child restraint systems. HB1090BA HB1087BA The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system only on the rear seat window-side seating positions. For each window-side seating position, two lower anchorages are provided. The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are provided for all the seating positions (middle and both window-side ones) of the rear seat. 1-38 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HB1085BA HB1088BA You will find marks “Child” at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower anchorages (bars). Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback. CAUTION When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufactur- er’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering per- sonal injury in the event of an accident may be increased. 1. Use the “Child” marks to locate the two lower anchorages (bars) for the position where you want to install the child restraint system. 2. While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer, connect the connectors of the child restraint sys- tem to the lower anchorages. When the connectors are fastened, make sure that the adjacent seat- belts are not caught. If your child restraint system is of a flexible attachment type (which uses tether straps to connect the child restraint system proper to the lower anchorages), firmly tighten the straps after connecting the con- nectors. 3. Connect the top tether hook to the tether anchorage and firmly tighten the tether. – CONTINUED – 1-39 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A For information on how to set the top tether, read the following “Top tether anchorages”. 4. Before seating a child in the child restraint system, try to move seat back and forth to verify that it is held securely in position. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint sys- tem, ask your SUBARU dealer. J Top tether anchorages B Anchorage location HBS061BB HB1077BC Three anchorages, i.e., ones for the right, center and left positions, are already installed on the rear shelf (on Sedan) or on the rear edge of the roof (on Staion wagon). 1-40 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A B To hook the top tether n Sedan Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags CAUTION When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top tether, always pass the top tether under the headrest between the headrest stay posts. If the top tether is routed over the headrest, it may not be properly tensioned, resulting in an unsteady child restraint system. HBS063BA HBS064BD 1. Remove the headrest at the seating position where the child seat has been installed with the seatbelt or lower anchorages; lift up the headrest while pressing the release button. 2. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the ap- propriate upper anchorage. – CONTINUED – 1-41 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A HBS065BA HB1064BA 3. Tighten the top tether securely. 4. Reinstall the headrest in such a way that the top tether is routed between the headrest stay posts. n Station wagon CAUTION Always remove the headrest when mounting a child restraint sys- tem with a top tether. Otherwise, it may happen that the top tether cannot be fastened tightly. HB1096BB HB1099CB 1. Remove the headrest (if so equipped) at the seating position where the child restraint system has been installed with the seatbelt or lower anchorages; lift up the headrest while pressing the release but- 1-42 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ton. Store the headrest in the cargo area. Avoid placing the headrest in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn. HB1081BD 2. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the ap- propriate upper anchorage. 3. Tighten the top tether 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 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. – CONTINUED – 1-43 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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- 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 1-44 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (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 – CONTINUED – 1-45 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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. The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For operation, instructions are precautions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner, see the “Front seatbelt pretensioner” section in this chapter. 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. 1-46 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A B Components Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HB1079DB 1 Airbag control module (including impact sensors) 2 Airbag module (driver’s side) 3 Airbag module 7 Seatbelt pretensioner (passenger’s side) 8 Side airbag module (driver’s side — if equipped) (passenger’s side) 4 Front sub sensor (left hand side) 5 Front sub sensor (right hand side) 6 Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side) 9 Side airbag module (passenger’s side — if equipped) Q Side airbag sensor (driver’s side) W Side airbag sensor (passenger’s side) E Airbag wiring (yellow) – CONTINUED – 1-47 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A J SRS frontal airbag WARNING D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. 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 restraint system in the front passen- ger’s seat. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat HB0306 HB0307 1-48 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright. HB0308 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. HB0290 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. – CONTINUED – 1-49 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A HB1047BB 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. 1-50 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Driver’s side 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. OM-H0384 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 deflation of the 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. When the 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 control of the vehicle. – CONTINUED – 1-51 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will 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) or higher activates the SRS frontal air- bag. 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-mentioned collision. HB1055BA 1-52 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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). HB1056BA HB1057BA 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. The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal impact. HB1041AB HB1042BB HB0311 – CONTINUED – 1-53 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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 the side. HB1043BB HB0313 HB1044AB In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once, the SRS frontal airbag deploys only once. Example: In the case of a double collision, first with another vehicle, then against a concrete wall in immediate succession, once the SRS frontal airbag is activated on the first impact, it will not be activated on the second. HB1070BB 1-54 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 the rear seat anyway and should be properly restrained at all times. – CONTINUED – 1-55 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Do not sit or lean unnecessary close to the front door. Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. HB0352 HB0353 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. 1-56 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. HB0366 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. – CONTINUED – 1-57 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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 the deflation of the SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The SRS side airbag deploys even when no one occupies the seat on the side of which an impact is applied. 1-58 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 impact. 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 – CONTINUED – 1-59 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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 impact. The vehicle is involved in a side impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. HB0361 HB0362 HB0363 HB1045AB HB1044AB 1-60 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. HB1046AB HB1043BB In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag deploys only once. 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 is activated on the first impact, it will not be activated on the second. HB1071BB – CONTINUED – 1-61 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A J SRS airbag system monitors HB4010EC A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS air- bag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) 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 igni- tion 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 Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side) D Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger’s side) 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: 1-62 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. 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 (only for vehicles with SRS side airbags) D Inside each center pillar – CONTINUED – 1-63 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, replacement of the sys- 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 (only for vehicles with SRS side airbags) 1-64 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags D Replacement of seat fabric or leather (only for vehicles with SRS side airbags) D Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat (only for vehicles with SRS side airbags) 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 tires specified on the tire placard attached to the driver’s door jamb. D Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protec- tors, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the side body (only for vehicles with side airbags). Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle. – CONTINUED – 1-65 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Keys and doors Keys Door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power door locking switches (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyless entry system (if equipped) Security system (if equipped) Child safety locks Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal trunk lid release handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power windows Trunk lid (Sedan) Rear gate (Station wagon) Moonroof (if equipped) Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) Dual moonroofs (Station wagon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2-3 2-6 2-7 2-13 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-24 2-26 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-32 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Keys Master key Submaster key Valet key Key number plate HS0009 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 Trunk (sedan) or Rear gate (station wagon) D Glove compartment The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the trunk and glove compartment locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility. B 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 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Keys and doors Door locks B Locking and unlocking from the outside n For vehicles with power door locking switches OM-H2394 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. Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door. HB2024BC HB2024CB To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward 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 (for station wagon) are – CONTINUED – 2-3 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A locked at the same time. 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. n For vehicles without power door locking switches OM-H2394 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. Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door. HB2024BD HB1067BC To lock the front door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and hold the outside door handle up while closing the 2-4 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Keys and doors door. To lock the rear door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (station wagon) 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 WARNING Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small chil- dren are in your vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints, lock- ing the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the ve- hicle in an accident. It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is acci- dentally opened, and intruders from unexpectedly opening doors and entering your vehicle. HB2001BB To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward. To un- lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward. The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked. – CONTINUED – 2-5 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (station wagon) are closed and locked before starting to drive. J Power door locking switches (if equipped) HB2008CB HB2009BB All doors and the rear gate (station wagon) can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and the front passenger’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. 2-6 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Keyless entry system (if equipped) Keys and doors 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 on the station wagon) 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. – CONTINUED – 2-7 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A HB1000BD B Locking the doors Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds) to lock all doors (and rear gate on the station wagon). 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. NOTE If the “LOCK/ALARM” button is pressed for two seconds or long- er, the panic alarm will sound. When locking the doors in normal circumstances, press the “LOCK/ALARM” button for less than two seconds. For details on the panic alarm, refer to “Sounding the panic alarm”. 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 on the station wagon), briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time within 5 seconds. B Illuminated entry The interior (dome) light and ignition switch light will illuminate when the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button is pressed. These lights stay illumi- nated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the doors (or the rear gate on the station wagon) is not opened. 2-8 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Keys and doors If the “LOCK/ARM” button is pressed before 30 seconds have elapsed, these lights will go out. Also, these lights will go out if the key is inserted in the ignition switch. 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. 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, unlock the doors by pushing “UNLOCK/ DISARM” button and then 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, unlock the doors by pushing “UNLOCK/ DISARM” button and then 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. – CONTINUED – 2-9 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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. 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. 2-10 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A To enter the programming mode: 1 Press to dis- arm the security system (if so equipped). Keys and doors HB1000CB HB1005BC 1. Disarm the security system. (if your vehicle is equipped with the optional security system.) 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. 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. – CONTINUED – 2-11 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A To program the transmitters: 3 Press any button. HB1005BB HB1000DB 1. Open the driver’s door. 2. Close the driver’s door. 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 2-12 2 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Keys and doors 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. 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 six times if any sensor continues to be activated. The alarm is triggered by: D Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid. 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 – CONTINUED – 2-13 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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. NOTE With the valet mode selected, the security system does not oper- ate and the parking lights do not flash when the remote transmit- ter is used for locking and unlocking. The security system indicator light in the combination meter flashes twice per second to show that the valet mode is selected. For details, refer to “Valet mode” in this section. B Arming the system n To arm the system using remote transmitter Press to Disarm the system. Press to Arm the system. HB1000EB HB2033BB 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 (and the trunk lid) are locked. 5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon). 6. Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds). All doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon) will lock, the horn will sound one time, the parking lights will flash one time and the indi- cator light starts flashing slowly (approximately once every two 2-14 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A Keys and doors seconds). If any of the doors, (rear gate or trunk lid) is not fully closed, the horn sounds three times, the parking lights flash three times and the indi- cator 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 au- tomatically arm and doors will automatically lock. 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 (and the trunk lid) are locked. 5. Close the doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon) 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. – CONTINUED – 2-15 Legacy U.S.A..(ENG.)A2290BE–A 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. To unlock all doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon), 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.

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