14-4
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system ........................................................... 7-34
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................ 1-14
Engine
Compartment overview ................................ 11-8
Coolant ....................................................... 11-19
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ................ 8, 8-3
Hood ............................................................. 11-5
Oil ............................................................... 11-11
Overheating .................................................. 9-16
Starting ........................................................... 7-9
Stopping ....................................................... 7-11
Exterior care ...................................................... 10-2
Flat tires .............................................................. 9-5
Floor mat ........................................................... 6-13
Fluid level
Automatic transmission .............................. 11-32
Brake .......................................................... 11-40
Clutch ......................................................... 11-41
Power steering ........................................... 11-38
Fog light button ................................................. 3-36
Folding down the rear seat ................................ 1-12
Front
Differential gear oil ..................................... 11-35
Fog light ...................................................... 11-78
Seatbelt pretensioners .................................. 1-28
Seats .............................................................. 1-2
Turn signal light .......................................... 11-73
Fuel ..................................................................... 7-2
Economy hints ................................................ 8-2
Filler lid and cap ............................................. 7-4
Gauge .................................................. 3-10, 3-17
Requirements ................................................. 7-2
Fuses ............................................................... 11-65
Fuses and circuits ............................................. 12-7
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ................... 8-19
Glove box ............................................................ 6-5
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .............. 8-19
Hazard warning flasher ....................................... 3-7
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ........................ 1-5
Headlight beam leveler ...................................... 3-34
Headlight flasher ............................................... 3-31
Headlight indicator light ..................................... 3-28
Headlights .............................................. 3-30, 11-70
Headrest adjustment (Wagon) ........................... 1-11
Heater operation .................................................. 4-6
High beam indicator light ................................... 3-27
High mount stop light ....................................... 11-83
Index
Horn ................................................................... 3-51
Hose and connections ..................................... 11-19
Ignition switch ...................................................... 3-3
Illuminated entry ................................................ 2-11
Illumination brightness control ........................... 3-33
Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-3
Indicator light
High beam .................................................... 3-27
Selector lever position .................................. 3-27
Turn signal .................................................... 3-27
Inside mirror ...................................................... 3-45
Intercooler water spray .................................... 11-55
Switch ........................................................... 3-44
Warning light ................................................. 3-26
Interior light .......................................................... 6-2
Internal trunk lid release handle ........................ 2-28
Jack and jack handle ......................................... 9-24
Jump starting ..................................................... 9-13
Key
Interlock release ............................................. 3-6
14-5
Index
Number ........................................................... 2-3
Reminder chime ............................................. 3-5
Keys .................................................................... 2-2
Leather seat materials ....................................... 10-6
Light
Cargo area .......................................... 6-2, 11-81
Dome ................................................... 6-2, 11-81
Map ..................................................... 6-3, 11-81
Light control switch ............................................ 3-30
Limited slip differential (LSD) ............................ 7-28
Loading your vehicle ......................................... 8-17
LSD (Limited slip differential) ............................ 7-28
Main fuse ......................................................... 11-68
Maintenance
Precautions .................................................. 11-3
Schedule ...................................................... 11-3
Seatbelt ........................................................ 1-27
Tools ............................................................. 9-24
Malfunction indicator lamp (Check Engine
light) ............................................................... 3-21
Manual climate control system ............................ 4-4
Manual transmission
5 speeds ....................................................... 7-15
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6 speeds ....................................................... 7-12
Map light ................................................... 6-3, 11-81
Maximum load limits .......................................... 8-29
Meters and gauges .................................... 3-7, 3-15
Mirrors ............................................................... 3-45
Moonroof .................................................. 2-33, 9-23
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000
miles (1,600 km) .............................................. 8-2
Odometer/Trip meter .................................. 3-8, 3-15
Off road driving .................................................... 8-8
Oil filter ............................................................ 11-12
Oil level
Engine ........................................................ 11-11
Front differential (AT vehicles) ................... 11-35
Manual transmission .................................. 11-30
Rear differential .......................................... 11-36
Oil pressure warning light .................................. 3-22
Outside mirrors .................................................. 3-48
Outside temperature indicator .................. 3-12, 3-19
Overheating engine ........................................... 9-16
P Parking
Brake ............................................................ 7-36
Brake stroke ............................................... 11-46
Light switch ................................................... 3-35
Tips ............................................................... 7-36
Periodic inspections ............................................ 8-6
Power
Door locking switches ..................................... 2-8
Steering ........................................................ 7-29
Steering fluid ............................................... 11-38
Windows ....................................................... 2-24
Preparing to drive ................................................ 7-9
Printed antenna ................................................... 5-2
Rear
Combination lights ...................................... 11-78
Differential gear oil ...................................... 11-36
Differential oil temperature warning light ...... 3-23
Gate .............................................................. 2-31
Seats .............................................................. 1-8
Rear seat
Rear window
Folding down (Wagon) ................................. 1-12
Defogger button ............................................ 3-41
Wiper and washer switch .............................. 3-40
Index
Recommended
Automatic transmission fluid ....................... 11-34
Brake fluid ................................................... 11-40
Clutch fluid .................................................. 11-42
Oil grade and viscosity ................... 11-16, 11-18,
11-31, 11-35, 11-37
Power steering fluid .................................... 11-39
Spark plugs ................................................. 11-28
Remote keyless entry system ............................. 2-9
Replacement
Brake pad and lining ................................... 11-45
Wiper blades ............................................... 11-57
Replacing
Air cleaner element ..................................... 11-24
Battery (Remote keyless entry system) ........ 2-11
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ...... 2-13
Replacing bulbs ............................................... 11-69
Cargo area light .......................................... 11-81
Dome light .................................................. 11-81
Front fog light .............................................. 11-78
Front turn signal light .................................. 11-73
Headlights ................................................... 11-70
High mount stop light .................................. 11-83
License plate light ....................................... 11-81
Map light ..................................................... 11-81
Parking light ................................................ 11-74
Rear combination lights .............................. 11-78
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Index
Trunk light ................................................... 11-82
REV indicator light and buzzer .......................... 3-13
Rocking the vehicle ........................................... 8-16
Roof rail and crossbar ....................................... 8-20
Seat
Fabric ........................................................... 10-6
Heater ............................................................. 1-7
Seatbelt .................................................................. 6
Maintenance ................................................. 1-27
Pretensioners ............................................... 1-28
Safety tips ..................................................... 1-13
Warning light and chime ...................... 1-15, 3-20
Seatbelts ........................................................... 1-13
Security system ................................................. 2-17
Selector lever .................................................... 7-23
Position indicator .......................................... 3-27
Shift lock release ............................................... 7-27
Side ventilators .................................................... 4-3
Snow tires ......................................................... 8-14
Sounding a panic alarm ..................................... 2-11
Spark plugs ..................................................... 11-28
Specifications .................................................... 12-2
Speedometer .............................................. 3-8, 3-15
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) ....................................................... 6, 1-53
14-8
SRS airbag system monitors ............................. 1-73
SRS airbag system servicing ............................ 1-74
SRS airbag system warning light ...................... 3-20
SRS frontal airbag ............................................. 1-57
SRS side airbag ................................................ 1-65
Starting the engine .............................................. 7-9
State emission testing (U.S. only) ....................... 7-7
Stopping the engine .......................................... 7-11
Storage compartments ........................................ 6-5
Sun shades ....................................................... 2-35
Sun visors ........................................................... 6-4
Supplemental Restraint System airbag
(SRS) ............................................................. 1-53
Synthetic leather upholstery .............................. 10-6
Tachometer ................................................ 3-9, 3-16
Temperature gauge .................................. 3-11, 3-18
Temporary spare tire ........................................... 9-3
Tilt steering wheel ............................................. 3-50
Tire
Chains .......................................................... 8-16
Inspection ................................................... 11-47
Pressures and wear ................................... 11-48
Replacement .............................................. 11-53
Rotation ...................................................... 11-52
Tires .................................................................. 12-5
Trailer
Types .......................................................... 11-47
Tires and wheels ............................................. 11-47
Top tether anchorages ...................................... 1-47
Towing ............................................................... 9-17
All wheels on the ground .............................. 9-21
Flat-bed truck ................................................ 9-20
Hitch ............................................................. 8-25
Hitches .......................................................... 8-34
Towing .......................................................... 8-29
Towing tips ................................................... 8-37
Trunk lid ............................................................. 2-27
Release handle ............................................. 2-28
Trunk light ........................................................ 11-82
Turn signal
Indicator lights .............................................. 3-27
Lever ............................................................. 3-32
Under-floor storage compartment ...................... 6-18
Valet mode ........................................................ 2-20
Vanity mirror ........................................................ 6-4
Vehicle
Capacity weight ............................................ 8-19
Identification ............................................... 12-11
Index
Symbols ............................................................. 4
Ventilator ............................................................. 4-2
Warning and indicator lights .............................. 3-20
Warning lights
ABS .............................................................. 3-23
All-wheel drive .............................................. 3-26
Anti-lock Brake system ................................. 3-23
AT OIL TEMPerature .................................... 3-22
Brake system ................................................ 3-24
Charge .......................................................... 3-22
CHECK ENGINE .......................................... 3-21
Door open ..................................................... 3-26
Oil pressure .................................................. 3-22
R.Diff TEMPerature ...................................... 3-23
Seatbelt ............................................... 1-15, 3-20
SRS airbag system ....................................... 3-20
Warranties and maintenance ............................ 8-29
Washing ............................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ........................................ 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................... 11-51
Wheel
Alignment ...................................................... 12-6
Balance ....................................................... 11-51
Replacement .............................................. 11-53
Windows ............................................................ 2-24
14-9
Index
Windshield
Windshield washer fluid .............................. 11-56
Wiper and washer switches .......................... 3-38
Wiper deicer .................................................. 3-43
Winter driving .................................................... 8-11
Wiper and washer ............................................. 3-36
14-10
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
Fuel:
(cid:84) 2.5-liter non-turbo models
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI
or higher.
(cid:84) 2.0-liter turbo models
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91
AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail-
able, regular unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87
AKI or higher may be temporarily used. For optimum en-
gine performance and driveability, it is required that you
use premium grade unleaded gasoline.
(cid:84) 2.5-liter turbo models
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 93
AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 93 AKI is not available, premium unleaded gaso-
line with octane rating of 91 AKI or higher may be tempo-
rarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveabil-
Cold tire pressure:
Item
RS, RS sport package, WRX
Tire size Wheel size Pressure
Temporary spare tire
Front Rear Size Pressure
P205/55R16 89V
16 × 61/2 JJ
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2)
ity, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gas- oline with an octane rating of 93 AKI or higher. (cid:132) Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel” section in this manual. Fuel capacity: 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal) Engine oil: Use only API classification SL with the words “ENERGY CONSERVING” and the New API certification mark (star- burst mark) displayed on the container. Engine oil capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
WRX (option tire)*1
215/45R17 87W
17 × 7 JJ
WRX-STi
225/45R17 90W
17 × 8 JJ
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2)
36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2) 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2)
*1: The recommended cold tire pressure for the 215/45R17 87W tire is not indicated on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s side B-pillar since this tire is a dealer option for the WRX. If your vehicle is equipped with 215/45R17 87W tires, be sure to adjust them to the air pressure shown on this page.
T135/70 D16
T135/70 D17
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Man- ual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excel- lent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, in- cluding factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle. Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
© copyright 2004 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual describes the following vehicle types.
Sedan
Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT
UGF053AA
UGF055AA
Warranties (cid:132) Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of Ameri- ca, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: (cid:121) SUBARU Limited Warranty (cid:121) Emission Control Systems Warranty (cid:121) Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.
(cid:132) Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU deal- er in Canada come with the following warranties: (cid:121) SUBARU Limited Warranty (cid:121) Anti-Corrosion Warranty (cid:121) Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Service Book- let. Please read these warranties carefully.
(cid:84) WRX-STi (U.S. model only)
WRX-STi models are equipped with High Inten- sity Discharge (HID) headlights that contain mercury. For that reason, it is necessary to re- move HID headlights before vehicle disposal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dis- pose of the HID headlights as hazardous waste.
(cid:84) All models except U.S. model WRX-STi
This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts.
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How to use this owner’s manual (cid:132) Using your Owner’s manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in se- rious injury and damage to your vehicle. This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seat- belt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the operation of instru- ment panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a prob- lem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine over- heating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capac- ities of your SUBARU.
Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manu- al. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
(cid:132) Safety warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a bet- ter understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.
A WARNING indicates a situation in which seri- ous injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to make better use of your vehicle.
(cid:132) Safety symbol
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ual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.
Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Mark
Name
CAUTION
Power door lock and unlock
Passenger’s windows lock and un- lock
Fuel
Front fog lights
Parking lights
Hazard warning flasher
Cigarette lighter
Mark
Name
Mark
Name
Engine hood
Trunk lid (Sedan)
Seat heater
Rear window wiper and washer
Lights
Parking lights, tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumination
Child restraint top tether anchorages
Head lights
Child restraint lower anchorages
Illumination brightness
Horn
Windshield wiper deicer
Wiper intermittent
Windshield wiper and washer
Fan speed
Instrument panel outlets
Instrument panel outlets and foot out- lets
Foot outlets
Windshield defroster and foot outlets
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Mark
Name
Windshield defroster
Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger
Air recirculation
Outside air
Engine oil
Washer
Safety precautions when driving (cid:132) Seatbelt and SRS airbag
(cid:121) All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury be- comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. (cid:121) To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Re- straint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag. (cid:121) The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy-
ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
Carefully read the sections “Seatbelts” and “*SRS air- bag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” in chap- ter 1 of this owner’s manual for instructions and pre- cautions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS air- bag system.
(cid:132) Child safety
(cid:121) Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a colli- sion, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. (cid:121) While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and
weight. 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. Accord- ing to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating po- sitions than in the front seating positions. Nev- er allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. (cid:121) Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt. 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 improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk being injured from deployment is greater. (cid:121) 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. (cid:121) Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to the “Child safety locks” section in chapter 2.
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(cid:121) Always lock the passenger’s windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Refer to the “Windows” section in chapter 2. (cid:121) Never leave unattended children in the vehi- cle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, tempera- ture in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them. (cid:121) Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehi- cle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in a trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries including brain damage, particularly for small children.
Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems”, “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System air- bag)”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instructions and precautions concerning
the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
(cid:132) Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monox-
ide)
(cid:121) Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine ex- haust gas contains carbon monoxide, a color- less and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. (cid:121) Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from en- tering the vehicle. (cid:121) Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. (cid:121) Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. (cid:121) Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly. (cid:121) If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. (cid:121) Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel.
(cid:132) Drinking and driving
(cid:132) Drugs and driving
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reac- tion and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if you drink just a little – it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury. Please don’t drink and drive.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.
If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If
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you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor. Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-be- ing, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.
(cid:132) Driving when tired or sleepy
When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentiveness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’ and other persons’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase.
Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh your- self before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others.
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(cid:132) Modification of your vehicle
Your vehicle should not be modified. Modifica- tion could affect its performance, safety or du- rability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor- mance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties.
(cid:132) Mobile phones and driving
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a hand-held phone, pull off the road and park in the safe place before using your phone. In some States/ Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.
(cid:132) Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be se- cured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet car- rier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local an- imal protection society or pet shop.
(cid:132) Tire pressures
Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of each
tire (including the spare) at least once a month and be-
fore any long journey.
Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a
pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the val-
ues shown on the tire placard.
Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 11
for detailed information.
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severe- ly and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.
(cid:132) California proposition 65 warning
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm. In addition, certain fluids in vehi- cles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Table of contents Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
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1) Engine hood (page 11-5) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-30) 3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-69) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-38) 5) Moonroof (page 2-33) 6) Door locks (page 2-6) 7) Tire pressure (page 11-48) 8) Flat tires (page 9-5) 9) Tire chains (page 8-16) 10) Front fog light button (page 3-
36)
11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-17) 12) Towing hooks (page 9-17)
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2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4) 3) Child safety locks (page 2-23) 4) Tie-down/Towing hook (page 9-
18)
5) Trunk lid (page 2-27) 6) Rear gate (page 2-31) 7) Roof rail (page 8-20)
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1)
Lower anchorages for child re- straint system (page 1-43)
2) Seatbelt (page 1-13) 3) Moonroof (page 2-33) 4) Parking brake lever (page 7-36) 5) Front seat (page 1-2) 6) Rear seat (page 1-8)
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1) Cup holder (page 6-7) 2) Center console (page 6-6) 3) Glove box (page 6-5) 4) Cigarette lighter (page 6-9) 5) Ashtray (page 6-12)
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(cid:132) Instrument panel
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1) Door locks (page 2-6) 2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-
49) 3) Light control lever (page 3-30) 4) Combination meter (page 3-15) 5) Wiper control lever (page 3-36) 6) Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-7)
7) Audio (page 5-1) 8) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-
15)/Selector lever (AT) (page 7- 22)
9) Climate control (page 4-1) 10) Cruise control (page 7-38) 11) Horn (page 3-51) 12) SRS airbag (page 1-53) 13) Tilt steering (page 3-50) 14) Fuse box (page 11-65) 15) Hood lock release knob (page
11-5)
16) Power window (page 2-24)
(cid:132) Light control and wiper control levers/switches
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1) Parking light switch (page 3-35) 2) Windshield wiper (page 3-38) 3) Mist (page 3-39) 4) Windshield washer (page 3-39) 5) Rear window wiper and washer
switch (page 3-40)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-38) 7) Illumination brightness control (page 3-33) 8) Light control lever (page 3-30) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-30) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low
beam change (page 3-30)
11) Turn signal (for lane change)
(page 3-32)
12) Turn signal (page 3-32)
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1) Fuel gauge (page 3-17) 2) Selector lever position indicator
(page 3-27)
3) Temperature gauge (page 3-18) 4) Tachometer (page 3-16) 5) Speedometer (page 3-15) 6) Odometer and trip meter (page
3-15)
7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knob (page 3-16) Low fuel warning light (page 3- 17)
(cid:132) Combination meter (cid:84) WRX
8)
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1 2
1) Fuel gauge (page 3-10) 2) DCCD indicator (page 3-28) 3) Temperature gauge (page 3-11) 4) Tachometer (page 3-9) 5) REV indicator (page 3-13) 6) Speedometer (page 3-8) 7) Odometer and trip meter (page
3-8)
8) Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knob (page 3-9)
9) Outside temperature indicator
10) Low fuel warning light (page 3-
(page 3-12)
10)
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1) Fuel gauge (page 3-17) 2) Selector lever position indicator
(page 3-27)
3) Temperature gauge (page 3-18) 4) Speedometer (page 3-15) 5) Tachometer (page 3-16) 6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip
meter reset knob (page 3-16)
7) Odometer and trip meter (page
3-15)
8) Outside temperature indicator
(page 3-19) Low fuel warning light (page 3- 17)
(cid:84) Except turbo models
9)
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(cid:84) Warning and indicator light
Mark
Name
Seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning light
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL temperature warning light (if equipped)
ABS warning light
Brake system warning light
Door open warning light
All-wheel drive warning light (if equipped)
or
or
Page
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3-20
3-21
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3-23
3-24
3-26
3-26
Mark
Name
Turn signal indicator lights
High beam indicator light
Security indicator light (if equipped)
Intercooler water spray warn- ing light (if equipped)
Light indicator light (if equipped)
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Cruise control set indicator light
REV indicator light (if equipped)
Rear differential oil tempera- ture warning light (if equipped)
Electronic driver’s control cen- ter differential auto indicator (if equipped)
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3-27
3-27
2-5,
2-17
3-26
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(cid:132) Tire changing tools
Jack (page 9-24) Jack handle (page 9-24)
1) 2) 3) Spare tire (page 9-24)
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Front seats .................................................... Fore and aft adjustment ................................... Reclining the seatback ..................................... Seat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat) .................................................. Head restraint adjustment (if equipped) ......... Active head restraint (if equipped) .................. Seat heater (if equipped) .............................. Rear seats ..................................................... Armrest (if equipped) ........................................ Headrest adjustment – Wagon ........................ Folding down the rear seat – Wagon .............. Seatbelts ....................................................... Seatbelt safety tips ........................................... Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .............. Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ............................................................ Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... Fastening the seatbelt ...................................... Seatbelt maintenance ....................................... Front seatbelt pretensioners ....................... System monitors ............................................... System servicing .............................................. Precautions against vehicle modification ...... Child restraint systems ................................ Where to place a child restraint system ......... Choosing a child restraint system .................. Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt ............................................................ Installing a booster seat ...................................
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*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
Installation of child restraint systems by use
of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ....
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Top tether anchorages .....................................
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System airbag) ........................................... 1-53
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SRS frontal airbag ............................................
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SRS side airbag (if equipped) ..........................
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SRS airbag system servicing ..........................
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Front seats
(cid:121) Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. (cid:121) Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism. (cid:121) Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seat- backs are not used in the upright position in a collision, 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 in- ternal injury or death.
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Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recom- mend 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 age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including for- ward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat- ing positions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precautions con- cerning child restraint systems, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.
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(cid:132) Fore and aft adjustment
UG1541BA
Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.
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(cid:132) Reclining the seatback
UG1542BA
Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when released. When operat- ing the reclining lever to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.
HS1037BA
To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place ob- jects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of slid- ing 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.
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(cid:132) Seat cushion height adjustment (driv-
er’s seat)
(cid:132) Head restraint adjustment (if
equipped)
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1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. 2) When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while press- ing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the cen- ter of the head restraint is closest to the top of the oc- cupant’s ears.
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user sits in the correct position on the seat. (cid:121) Each active head restraint is designed to work only once. If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints. (cid:121) The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear. (cid:121) The active head restraints may be damaged if they are pushed hard from behind or subjected to shock. As a result, they may not function if the vehicle suffers a rear impact.
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(cid:132) Active head restraint (if equipped)
HS1105BA The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with ac- tive head restraints. They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. For maximum effectiveness the head restraint should be adjust so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
(cid:121) Each active head restraint is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and the
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Seat heater (if equipped)
Driver’s side 1) HI – Rapid heating 2) LO – Normal heating
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Front passenger’s side 1) HI – Rapid heating 2) LO – Normal heating The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position. To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” posi- tion on the switch, as desired, depending on the tem- perature. Selecting the “HI” position will cause the seat to heat up quicker. The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle’s in- terior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehi-
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cle, be sure to turn the switch off.
Rear seats
(cid:121) There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tem- peratures if he/she uses the seat heater for a long period of time. When using the heater, al- ways be sure to warn the persons concerned. (cid:121) Do not put anything on the seat which insu- lates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
NOTE (cid:121) Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. (cid:121) When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any similar materials.
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Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials be- tween occupants and seatbacks or seat cush- ions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
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(cid:132) Armrest (if equipped)
HS8005BA
Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the arm- rest.
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To avoid the possibility of serious injury, pas- sengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion.
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(cid:84) Loading long objects
can interfere with the driver’s proper operation of the vehicle, possibly causing an accident and serious injury.
Folding down the armrest and opening the seatback panel affords a loading space for long objects. To open the seatback panel, pull the release tab.
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(cid:121) Secure long objects properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious in- jury during a sudden stop or sharp cornering. Tie long objects down with a rope or something equivalent. (cid:121) Avoid loading objects longer than 6.6 ft (2 m) and heavier than 55 lbs (25 kg). Such objects
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(cid:132) Headrest adjustment – Wagon
(cid:84) Rear center seating position
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HS1046BA
HS1106BA
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push the head rest down while depressing the release button on the top of the seatback. When the seats are not occupied, lower the headrests to improve rearward visibility.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the headrest down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. When the rear-center seating position is occupied, place the headrest in its highest position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the headrest to improve rearward visibility.
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(cid:132) Folding down the rear seat – Wagon
HS1047BA
HS1048BA
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1. Lower the headrests. 2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and then fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked.
(cid:121) After returning the rear seat to its original po- sition, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. (cid:121) Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. (cid:121) Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing seri- ous injury during a sudden stop.
Seatbelts (cid:132) Seatbelt safety tips
(cid:121) All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury be- comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. (cid:121) All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as ef- fective in preventing or reducing injury. (cid:121) Each seatbelt is designed to support only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more persons – even children. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result. (cid:121) Replace all seatbelt assemblies including re- tractors and attaching hardware worn by occu- pants of a vehicle that has been in a serious ac- cident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious. (cid:121) Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, espe-
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cially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Be- cause children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deploy- ment 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 re- straint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is ap- propriate for the child’s height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (in- cluding 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. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat- ing positions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precautions con- cerning the child restraint system, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chap- ter.
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(cid:84) Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your ve- hicle. See information on “Child restraint systems” in this chapter. (cid:84) 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 accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating po- sitions 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, adjust the shoulder belt anchor height (window- side seating positions only) and then if necessary move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to secure- ly 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.
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(cid:84) Expectant mothers
HS1107AA
Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recom- mendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist.
(cid:132) Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Re- tractor (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 quick- ly out of the retractor.
(cid:132) Automatic/Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (A/ELR)
Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emer- gency Locking Retractor (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” intended to secure a child re- straint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the re- tractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seat- belt cannot be extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor func- tions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, the ALR mode is released. When securing a child restraint system on the rear seats by the use of the seatbelt, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the seatbelt retracts fully and the retractor re- turned to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode. For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.
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(cid:132) Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning de- vice at the driver’s seat, as required by current safety standards. This device causes the seatbelt warning light on the instrument panel to light up when the ignition switch is turned to “ON” to remind the driver to wear the seat- belt. If the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, the warning light remains on and a warning chime sounds at the same time. The warning light stays illuminated until the driver fastens the seatbelt but the chime stops sounding after about six seconds.
(cid:132) Fastening the seatbelt
(cid:121) Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In
an accident, this can increase the risk or sever-
ity of injury.
(cid:121) Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your
hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the
lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of
across the weaker abdomen.
(cid:121) Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when
the occupant sits well back and upright in the
seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the
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seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seat- backs are not used in the upright position in a collision, 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 in- ternal injury or death. (cid:121) 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.
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Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury.
Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sun- ny weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool.
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(cid:84) Front seatbelts 1. Adjust the seat position: Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright posi- tion. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possi- ble. 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 reach- ing 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.
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5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.
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(cid:86) Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor
height
HS1052BA
The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To lower the anchor height, push the release button 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.
When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt an- chor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury dur- ing sudden braking or in a collision.
(cid:86) Unfastening the seatbelt
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in the door. (cid:84) Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on
Wagon)
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 reach- ing 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.
Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing
3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
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HS1051BC
4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 5. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.
(cid:86) Adjusting the rear seat shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating positions only)
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The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To adjust the anchor height, push the release button and slide the anchor up or down. 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.
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When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt an- chor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury dur- ing sudden braking or in a collision.
(cid:86) Unfastening the seatbelt
Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are
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retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. (cid:84) Rear center seatbelt on Wagon
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1) Center seatbelt tongue plate 2) Connector (tongue) 3) Connector (buckle) 4) Center seatbelt buckle
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HS1055BA
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.
Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the re- spective 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.
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UG1508BA
1. Remove the tongue plate from the belt holder locat- ed under the right rear quarter glass and pull out the seatbelt slowly.
2. After drawing out the seatbelt, pass it through the belt guide as follows: First insert one edge of the belt into the open gap in the comfort guide; then slide the rest of the belt in, so that the whole belt fits inside.
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HS1060BA
3. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, in- sert the connector (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.
4. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the center seatbelt buckle marked “CENTER” on the left hand side until it clicks.
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(cid:86) Unfastening the seatbelt
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5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.
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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 car- go area, it is necessary to disconnect the connec- tor.