2012 Subaru Forester Owners Manual

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OFF indicator 1) Airbag control module (including impact and rollover sensors) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s side) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) 2) 3) 4) 5) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) 6) Side airbag module (driver’s side) 7) Side airbag module (front passenger’s side) 8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side) 22) SRS airbag system warning light 23) Satellite safing sensor (under the rear center seat) – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 1-38 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system force of the deployment Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system that com- plies with the new advanced frontal airbag requirements in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system automatically determines the de- ployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment as well as to activate the front whether or not passenger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deploy- ment. Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS” and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the phrase “Even with Advanced Air Bags”. Make sure that you carefully read the instructions on the warning labels and tag. Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in combination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be seated in an appropriate child restraint system. The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark. In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact on the driver’s and front passenger’s head and chest. WARNING NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD Black plate (64,1) BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. WARNING Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat. The SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable force and can injure or even kill the child. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 Black plate (65,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-39 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 vehicle during pre- accident braking. WARNING WARNING 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. The SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Be- cause 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 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 WARNING Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dashboard. If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be pro- pelled inside the vehicle and cause injury. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 Black plate (66,1) 1-40 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags WARNING Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mir- ror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously injure vehicle occupants. ! Driver’s SRS frontal airbag The driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates. NOTE The driver’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt preten- sioner are not controlled by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag sys- tem. ! Front passenger’s SRS frontal air- bag The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact. The total load on the seat is monitored by the occupant detection system’s weight sensor located under the seat. The system has another sensor that monitors the tension of the front passen- ger seatbelt. Using the total seat load and seatbelt tension data from the sensors, the occupant detection system determines whether the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag should or should not be inflated. The occupant detection system may not inflate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys. This is normal. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail. . Do not apply any strong impact to the front passenger’s seat such as by kicking. . Do not spill liquid on the front passen- ger’s seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off immediately. . Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger’s seat. . Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the front pas- senger’s seat. . Do not place anything (shoes, umbrel- la, etc.) under the front passenger’s seat. . The front passenger’s seat must not be used with the head restraint removed. . Do not leave any article including a child restraint system on the front passen- ger’s seat or tongue and buckle engaged when you leave your vehicle. . Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle and the seatbelt retractor. . Do not use front seats with their back- ward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place securely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them again. For the adjustment procedure of the manual seats, refer to “Manual seat” F1-3. the seatbelt If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passenger’s occupant detection system 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 the proper function of the SRS airbag system have failed, warning light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU deal- er immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates. If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer. NOTE The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt pre- tensioner are not controlled by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag sys- tem. ! Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators Refer to “Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators” F3-15. ! Conditions in which front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not activated The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat: . The seat is empty. . The seat is equipped with a rearward facing child restraint system and an infant is restrained with it. (See WARNING that follows.) . The seat is equipped with a forward facing child restraint system and a small child is restrained with it. (See WARNING that follows.) . The seat is equipped with a booster seat and a small child is in the booster seat. (See WARNING that follows.) . The seat is relieved of the occupant load for a time exceeding the predeter- mined monitoring time period. . The seat is occupied by a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or by a small adult. (See WARNING that follows.) . The front passenger’s occupant detec- tion system is malfunctioning. WARNING NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SRS FRON- TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be sure to install it in the REAR seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recommended that any forward fa- cing child seat or booster seat be installed in the REAR seat, and that even children who have outgrown a Black plate (67,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-41 child restraint system be also seated in the REAR seat. This is because children sitting in the front passenger’s seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag de- ploy. REAR seats are the safest place for children. When the front passenger’s seat is occu- pied by a child, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may increase the load on the front passenger’s seat, activating the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by a child. . Do not place any article on the seat other than the child occupant and a child restraint system. . Do not place more than one child on the seat. . Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. . Do not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket. . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 Black plate (68,1) 1-42 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! If the front passenger’s frontal air- bag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat) Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” the front passenger’s frontal position if airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat). Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By referring to the child restraint manufac- turer’s recommendations as well as the child restraint system installation proce- dures in “Child restraint systems” F1-22, correctly install the child restraint system. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and make sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates. If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off, take the following actions. . Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint system and the child occupant. . Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. . Ensure that the backward-forward po- sition and seatback of front passenger’s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off after taking relevant corrective actions de- scribed above, relocate the child restraint system to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. NOTE When a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult is seated in the front passenger’s seat, the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag depending on the occupant’s seating posture. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated (the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off), take the following actions. . Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant. . Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. If the ON indicator still remains illumi- nates while the OFF indicator turns off despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the child/ small adult in the rear seat and im- mediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspection, it is recommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the rear seat. Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should always wear the seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated. ! Conditions in which front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment upon impact when any of the following condi- tions are met regarding the front passen- ger’s seat. . When the seat is occupied by an adult. . When a heavy article is placed on the seat. When the front passenger’s seat is occu- pied by an adult, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may lessen the load on the front passenger’s seat, deactivating the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag despite the fact that the seat is occupied by an adult. . Do not allow the rear seat occupant to 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 the front passenger’s seat cushion lift using his/her feet. . Do not place any article under the front passenger’s seat, or squeeze any article from behind and under the seat. This may lift the seat cushion. . Do not squeeze any article between the front passenger’s seat and side trim/ pillar, door or center console box. This may lift the seat cushion. ! If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult This can be caused by the adult incor- rectly sitting in the front passenger’s seat. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/ her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, take the following actions. . Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. . Ensure that there are no articles, If books, shoes, or other objects trapped under the seat, at the rear of the seat, or on the side of the seat. . Ensure that the backward-forward po- sition and seatback of front passenger’s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. . Next, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to complete self-checking. Following the system check, both indica- tors turn off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indicator should illuminate while the OFF indicator remains off. If the OFF indicator still remains illumi- nated while the ON indicator remains off, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. ! Effect vehicle modifications made for persons with disabilities may have on SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system operation (U.S. only) Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, rear seat, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, radiator panel, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can affect the SUBARU advanced airbag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the operation of Black plate (69,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-43 the following SUBARU distributors. Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Dealer Services Department P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96819 808-839-2273 Shen’s Corporation dba Prestige Automo- bile 491, East Marine Drive, Route 1 Dededo, Guam 671-633-2698 Trebol Motors P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910 787-793-2828 There are currently no SUBARU distribu- tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the SUBARU distributor or dealer from which – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 Black plate (70,1) 1-44 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags you bought your vehicle. ! Operation A) Driver’s side B) Passenger’s side 1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs. 2) After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is designed to determine the activation or deactivation condition of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag depending on the total load on the front passenger’s seat monitored by the front passenger’s occupant detection system weight sensor. For this reason, only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag may deploy in the event of a collision, but this does not mean failure of the system. If the front sub sensors and the impact sensors in the airbag control module detect a predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the control module sends signals to the airbag module(s) (only driver’s module or both driver’s and front passenger’s modules) instructing the module(s) to inflate the SRS frontal airbag(s). The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags use dual stage inflators. The two inflators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or simulta- neously, depending on the severity of impact, in the case of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag and depending on the severity of impact and the total load on the seat in the case of the front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag. After deploy- to the deflation of ment, the SRS airbag immediately starts to deflate so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. The time required from detect- ing impact the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys and the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy, the driver’s and front passenger’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 interfere with the driver’s and will not ability to maintain control of the vehicle. When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are a normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. CAUTION Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around the steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the Black plate (71,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-45 components can be very hot as a result of deployment. The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are de- signed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. They are basically not designed to deploy in lesser frontal im- pacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, they are basically not designed to deploy in side or rear impacts or in roll- over accidents because deployment of only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are de- signed to function on a one-time-only basis. SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the passen- ger 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. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 1-46 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Example of accident in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy. ! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the driver’s/driver’s and front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will de- ploy. Black plate (72,1) Only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, is severely impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb). A head-on collision against a thick con- crete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s) will also be acti- vated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal in fashion and magnitude to the collision described above. impact similar 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 ! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Black plate (73,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-47 The vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole. The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck. The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal impact. The vehicle sustains an offset collision. The vehicle strikes an object move or deform, such as a parked vehicle. that can frontal There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require deployment of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s In the event of SRS frontal airbag(s). accidents like those illustrated, the dri- ver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depend- ing on the level of accident forces in- volved. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 1-48 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will basically not deploy. to deploy if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision. First impact 1) 2) Second impact In an accident where the vehicle is the driver’s impacted more than once, and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy 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, once either or both of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are activated on the first impact, it/they will not be activated on the second impact. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed basically not Black plate (74,1) & SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. In a moderate to severe side impact the SRS side airbag on the collision, impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s chest and waist. The SRS side airbag operates only for front seat occupants. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located at the top of each center pillar. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the side window and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s head. In a rollover, SRS curtain airbags on both sides of the vehicle deploy between the occupant and the side window and sup- plement the seatbelt by reducing the impact to the occupant’s head. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. However, the force of SRS side airbag deployment may cause injuries if your head or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag. . Since your vehicle is equipped with SRS curtain airbags, do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the front or rear door on either side. Also, do not put your head, arms or hands out of the window. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat), and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact or a rollover. However, the force of its deploy- ment may cause injuries if your head is too close to it. WARNING The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed as only a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt. They do 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. WARNING . 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 Black plate (75,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-49 WARNING 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. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Black plate (76,1) WARNING . Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger’s seat facing the side window or wrap his/her arms around the front seat seat- back. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/her head or arms or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag. Since your vehicle is also equipped with a front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyway and should be properly re- strained at all times. . Never allow a child to kneel on any passenger’s seat facing the side window or put their head, arms or hands out of the window. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS curtain airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/her head is close to the SRS curtain airbag. WARNING . 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 pro- pelled dangerously toward the vehicle’s occupants and cause injuries. . Do not attach a hands-free micro- phone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side win- dow, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 A hands-free microphone or other accessory in such a loca- tion could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the curtain airbag, or it could prevent correct deployment of the curtain airbag. In either case, the result could be serious injuries. . Never hang or place coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects near the side windows. If such items are present when the SRS curtain airbags deploy, they could be thrown through the passenger compartment and cause serious injuries. They could also prevent proper opera- tion of the SRS curtain airbags. WARNING 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 prevent proper deployment of the SRS side airbag, reducing protection available to the front seat’s occupant. ! Operation The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags Black plate (77,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-51 deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. There- fore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys independently of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel. that force, An impact sensor, which senses impact force, is located in each of the left and right center pillars and rear wheel houses. Another impact sensor, which also senses impact is located under the rear center seat. In addition, a rollover sensor is located inside the airbag control mod- ule. If one of the center pillar impact sensors and the impact sensor is located under the rear center seat together sense an impact force above a predetermined level in a side impact collision, the control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate regardless of whether the rear wheel house impact sensor on the same side senses an impact. the rear wheel house impact If one of is sensors and the impact sensor that to- located under the rear center seat force above a gether sense an impact predetermined level in a side impact collision, the control module causes only – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 1-52 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate. If the rollover sensor detects rollover of the vehicle, the control module inflates the curtain airbags. After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The SRS curtain airbags remain inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbags deploy even when no one occu- pies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied. When the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbags deploy, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occur- rences are a normal result of the deploy- ment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. CAUTION Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the compo- nents can be very hot as a result of deployment. After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain airbag system (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat). Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbags are designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision. Also, in the case of a rollover, the SRS curtain airbags deploy. They are basically not designed to deploy in a lesser side impact. Also, they are basically not designed to deploy in frontal or rear impacts because SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy- ment would not help the occupant in those situations. Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbags are designed to function on a one- time-only basis. SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment depend on the level of force experienced in the passenger compart- ment during a side impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on Black plate (78,1) the visible damage done to the vehicle itself. Also, the SRS curtain airbags deploy depending on the vehicle’s position and inclination at the time of the rollover. ! 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 airbag and SRS curtain airbag. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy. Black plate (79,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-53 1) A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat activates the SRS curtain airbag. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof. If the angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or if the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curbstone laterally. 2) 3) – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy. Black plate (80,1) 1) Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling 2) 3) It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustra- tion. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to deploy. Black plate (81,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-55 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle. The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof. There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag deployment. In the event of acci- dents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 1-56 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely to deploy. Black plate (82,1) 1) 2) 3) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle. There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS curtain airbag deployment. In the event of acci- dents like those illustrated, the SRS curtain airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 Black plate (83,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-57 ! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy. 2) The vehicle is struck from behind. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are basically not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Exam- ples of such accidents are illustrated. and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second. ! Example of the type of accident in which the SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy. 1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or station- ary). First impact 1) 2) Second impact A) SRS curtain airbag B) SRS side airbag In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag The SRS curtain airbags are not basically designed to deploy if the vehicle pitches end over end. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 1-58 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & SRS airbag system monitors while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light “AIR- BAG” will show normal system operation by lighting for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The following components are monitored by the indicator: . Front sub sensor – Right-hand side – Left-hand side . Airbag control module (including im- pact and rollover sensors) . Frontal airbag module – Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side . Side airbag sensor – Center pillar right-hand side – Center pillar left-hand side . Side airbag module – Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side . Curtain airbag sensor – Rear wheel house right-hand side – Rear wheel house left-hand side . Curtain airbag module – Right-hand side – Left-hand side . Satellite safing sensor (under the rear center seat) Type A Type B A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) Black plate (84,1) . Seatbelt pretensioner – Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side tension . Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen- ger’s side) . Front passenger’s seatbelt sensor . Front passenger’s occupant detection system weight sensor . Front passenger’s occupant detection control module . Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator . All related wiring WARNING If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Immediately take your vehi- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury. . Flashing or flickering of the warn- ing light 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 . No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position the . Continuous illumination of warning light . Illumination of the warning light while driving & SRS airbag system servicing WARNING . When discarding an airbag mod- ule or scrapping the entire vehi- cle damaged by a collision, con- sult your SUBARU dealer. . 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, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper- ing with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. CAUTION If you need service or repair in areas indicated in the following list, have the work performed by an author- ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air- bag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas. . Under the center console . On both the right and left sides at the front of the vehicle . Steering wheel and column and nearby areas . Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s side and nearby areas . Each front seat and nearby area . Inside each center pillar . In each roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) . Between the rear seat cushion and rear wheel house on each side . Under the rear center seat In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, replacement of the system should be performed only by an author- ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo- Black plate (85,1) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-59 nents of the SRS airbag system are replaced, use only genuine SUBARU parts. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The front part of the vehicle was damaged in an accident in which either or both of the frontal airbags did not deploy. . The pad of the steering wheel, the cover over the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, or either roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged. . Center pillar, rear wheel house or rear sub frame, or an area near these parts, was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy. . The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged. . The rear part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which no SRS airbag deployed. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 1-60 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags & Precautions against vehicle modification WARNING To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes the following modifi- cations. . Installation of custom steering wheels . Attachment of additional materials to the dashboard . Installation of custom seats . Replacement of seat fabric or trim leather . Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat . Attachment of a hands-free mi- crophone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag. Black plate (86,1) etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body. Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts on your vehicle. . Installation of additional electri- cal/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 modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. . Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genu- ine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end. . Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. . Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for indivi- dual vehicle models in this Own- er’s Manual. . Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 Black plate (3,1) Keys and doors 2-2 Keys ..................................................................... 2-2 Key number plate and security ID plate................ 2-3 Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-3 Security indicator light ........................................ 2-3 Key replacement ................................................. 2-4 Door locks ........................................................... 2-4 Locking and unlocking from the outside .............. 2-5 Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-5 Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-6 Power door locking switches............................. 2-7 Key lock-in prevention function ........................... 2-7 Remote keyless entry system ............................ 2-8 Locking the doors ............................................... 2-9 Unlocking the doors ............................................ 2-9 Unlocking the rear gate ....................................... 2-9 Illuminated entry ................................................. Vehicle finder function......................................... 2-9 Sounding a panic alarm...................................... 2-10 Selecting turn signal lights operation.................. 2-10 Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-10 Replacing the battery ......................................... 2-10 Replacing lost transmitters ................................. 2-11 Alarm system ..................................................... System operation............................................... Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system ............................................................ Arming the system ............................................ Disarming the system ........................................ Valet mode ........................................................ Passive arming.................................................. Tripped sensor identification .............................. Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ Child safety locks .............................................. Windows............................................................. Power window operation by driver ..................... Power window operation by passengers............. Initialization of power window (type A) ............... Rear gate ............................................................ Moonroof (if equipped)...................................... To open the moonroof ....................................... To close the moonroof ....................................... Anti-entrapment function.................................... Sun shade ......................................................... 2-14 2-14 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-26 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 6 2-2 Keys and doors Keys 1) Master key (black) 2) Submaster key (black) 3) Valet key (gray) 4) Key number plate 5) Security ID plate 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. . Ignition switch . Driver’s door . Glove box The valet key fits only the ignition switch and driver’s door lock. You can keep the Black plate (90,1) glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility. CAUTION Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it bangs against your knees while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” position to the “Acc” or “LOCK” position, thereby stopping the engine. & Key number plate and secur- ity ID plate number plate attached to the key set. The security ID for the immobilizer system is stamped on the security ID plate attached to the key set. Be sure to keep these plates in a safe place, not in the vehicle. It is recommended to make a note of these numbers to be on the safe side. These numbers are needed to make a replace- ment key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. For information on making replacement keys, refer to “Key replacement” F2-3. The security ID is also needed for replacement or repair of the engine control unit, integrated unit, or combination meter. 1) Key number plate 2) Security ID plate The key number is stamped on the key 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 Immobilizer CAUTION FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party re- sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. Even if an unregistered key fits into the ignition switch and can be turned to the “START” position, the engine will not start or will stop after several seconds. the transponder Each immobilizer key contains a trans- in which the key’s ID code is ponder stored. When a key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to the “ON” position, transmits the key’s ID code to the immobilizer system’s receiver. the transmitted ID code matches the ID code registered in the immobilizer system, the system allows the engine to be started. Since the ID code is transmitted and acted upon almost in- If stantly, the immobilizer system does not impede normal starting of the engine. If the engine fails to start, pull out the key once before trying again. Refer to “Ignition switch” F3-3. This device complies with Part 15 of IC the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de- vice may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION . Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may become hot. . Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately. NOTE To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the fol- lowing security precautions. . Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside. . Before leaving your vehicle, close all Black plate (91,1) Keys and doors 2-3 windows and the moonroof, and lock the doors and rear gate. . Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehicle. & Security indicator light Refer to “Security indicator light” F3-23. & Key replacement Your key number plate and security ID plate are required if you need a new replacement key. Any new key must be registered to your vehicle’s immobilizer system. Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle. For security, all the keys must be re- registered to your vehicle’s immobilizer system when registering a new key. Therefore, all of your vehicle’s keys must be presented when a new key is regis- tered. Any key that is not re-registered cannot be used after the other keys are re- registered. For information on replace- ment keys and on the registration of keys with your immobilizer system, contact your SUBARU dealer. NOTE A vehicle that is equipped with the remote engine start system as a dealer – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 2-4 Keys and doors option can register up to three keys for use with one vehicle. Black plate (92,1) Door locks & Locking and unlocking from the outside NOTE If you unlock the driver’s door with a key and open the door while the alarm system is armed, the alarm system is triggered and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this case, perform any of the following operations: . Press any button on the remote transmitter. . Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front. For details about refer to “Alarm system” F2-14. the alarm system, Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 doors from the outside without the key. & Locking and unlocking from the inside 1) Rotate the lock lever rearward. 2) Close the door. 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 front side of the switch (“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate are 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 when locking the Lock 1) 2) Unlock To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward. To unlock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward. 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. Black plate (93,1) Keys and doors 2-5 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, locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident. It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is acciden- tally opened, and intruders from unexpectedly opening doors and entering your vehicle. & Battery drainage prevention function lights will the interior If a door or the rear gate is not completely closed, remain illuminated as a result. However, several lights are automatically turned off by the battery drainage prevention function to prevent the battery from discharging. The following interior lights are affected by this function. – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 2-6 Keys and doors Item Switch position Automatically turning off Map lights OFF*1 Dome light DOOR Ignition switch light Door step lights Cargo area light — — DOOR Approximately 20 minutes later Approximately 20 minutes later Approximately 20 minutes later None*2 None*2 NOTE . The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as “operational”. . When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely closed. . The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the key is in the ignition switch. *1: The map lights can be controlled by the battery drainage prevention function only when the map light switches are in the OFF position and the door interlock switch is in the DOOR position. For the switch positions, refer to “Map light” F6-3. *2: The door step lights and the cargo area light are not affected by the battery drainage prevention function, so the lights do not turn off automatically. To turn off is necessary that each door and the rear gate are completely closed. the lights, it The operational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting. Black plate (94,1) Power door locking switches Lock 1) 2) Unlock 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 passenger’s side doors. To lock the doors, press the front side of the switch. To unlock the doors, press the rear side of the switch. If you press the front (lock) side of the switch and then close the driver’s door, all the closed doors and the rear gate will be locked. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are holding the key before locking the doors. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using the power door locking switches. & Key lock-in prevention func- tion When the key is still in the ignition switch, even if the front side of the power door locking switch is pressed and then the driver’s door is closed, the doors will not be locked to prevent the key from being locked in the vehicle (Key lock-in preven- tion function). In the following cases, however, the key may be locked in the vehicle. Be sure to bring the key with you when getting out of the vehicle. . If the driver’s door is locked by turning the lock lever to the rear (“LOCK”) position and closing the door . If driver’s door vehicle the spare key is used to lock the the from the outside of The setting (operational/non-operational) of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for details. Black plate (95,1) Keys and doors 2-7 Remote keyless entry system CAUTION . Do not expose the remote trans- mitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. . Do not take the remote transmit- ter apart except when replacing the battery. . Do not get the remote transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately. . When you carry the remote trans- mitter on an airplane, do not press the button of the remote transmitter while in the airplane. When any button of the remote transmitter is pressed, radio waves are sent and may affect the operation of the airplane. When you carry the remote trans- mitter in a bag on an airplane, take measures to prevent the buttons of the remote transmitter from being pressed. . FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party – CONTINUED – 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 Black plate (96,1) 2-8 Keys and doors responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances. & Locking the doors This device complies with Part 15 of IC the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de- vice may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle. The keyless entry system has the follow- ing functions. . Locking and unlocking the doors and rear gate without a key . Sounding a panic alarm . Arming and disarming the alarm sys- tem. For detailed information, to “Alarm system” F2-14. The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environmental conditions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves refer The keyless entry system does not oper- ate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch. : Rear gate unlock button : Unlock/disarm button : Lock/arm button A: Panic button 1) Front 2) Back Press the “ ” button to lock all doors and the rear gate. An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once. If any of the doors or the rear gate is not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors or the rear gate are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will automa- tically lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once. 北米Model "A8170BE-A" EDITED: 2011/ 6/ 24 & Unlocking the doors & Unlocking the rear gate Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’s door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the rear gate, briefly press the “ ” button a second time within 5 seconds. NOTE If the interval between the first and second presses of the “ ” button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- tem may not respond. ” button unlocks the rear Pressing the “ gate. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. illuminate when the “ & Illuminated entry The interior (dome) light and the map light ” button is will pressed. These lights stay illuminated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the doors or the rear gate is not opened. the “ ” button is pressed before 30 If these lights will seconds have elapsed, turn off. The lights must be set to the DOOR position in order for this function to operate. A SUBARU dealer can change the illumi- Black plate (97,1) Keys and doors 2-9 nation period setting of the interior light in accordance with your preference. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. & Vehicle finder function Use this function to find your vehicle parked among many vehicles in a large parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet (10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the “ ”

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