side seating position where the child re- straint system has been installed with the lower anchorages or seatbelt; lift up the headrest while pressing the release but- ton. Store the headrest in the cargo area. Avoid placing the headrest in the passen- ger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compart- ment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn.
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1. Attach the child restraint top tether
hook to the appropriate upper anchorage.
2. Tighten the top tether securely.
Please contact your SUBARU dealer if
you have any question regarding the in-
stallation of a child restraint system.
1) For left seat 2) For center seat 3) For right seat
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*SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System airbag)
*SRS: This stands for supplemental re- straint system. This name is used be- cause the airbag system supplements the vehicles seatbelts. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seatbelt(s) by the driver and front passenger when any of the SRS frontal and side airbags deploys.
Vehicle with drivers and front passengers SRS air- bags and lap/shoulder re- straints
Your vehicle is equipped with a supple- mental restraint system in addition to a lap/shoulder belt at each front seating po- sition. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) consists of two airbags (drivers and front passengers frontal airbags) or four air- bags (drivers and front passengers fron- tal airbags and drivers and front passen- gers side airbags). These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt.
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2. (For both window-side seating posi-
tions) Remove the cap from the anchor fit-
ting cover by prying it with a screwdriver.
Center
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Window-side 3. Attach the child restraint top tether hook to the appropriate upper anchorage. 4. Tighten the top tether securely. Please contact your SUBARU dealer if you have any question regarding the in- stallation of a child restraint system.
Always remove the headrest when mounting a child restraint system with a top tether. Otherwise, the top tether cannot be fastened tightly.
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The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For operation instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner, see the Front seatbelt pre- tensioners section in this chapter.
To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driv- er and all passengers in the vehi- cle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only as a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the ve- hicle has the SRS airbag. For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see the Seatbelts section in this chapter.
Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Because the SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable speed faster than the blink of an eye and force to pro- tect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in prop- er position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident brak- ing. Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deployment force.
The SRS airbags deploy with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper posi- tion when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practi- cal while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passen- ger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or be- tween you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those ob- jects could interfere with its prop- er operation and could be pro- pelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.
For that reason, we strongly rec- ommend that ALL children (in- cluding those in child seats and those that have outgrown child re- straint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appro- priate for the childs age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child re- straint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating po- sitions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint sys- tem, see the Child restraint sys- tems section in this chapter. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
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Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passengers seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS air- bag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.
When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trou- ble. If you or your passengers have breathing problems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly. A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned if they come into direct contact with the hot gas.
NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting him or her to the applicable section in this owners manual.
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Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag de- ploys 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 re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from de- ployment is greater.
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Components
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20
19
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11
14
13
16
12
17
18
10
side)
hand side)
hand side)
side)
gers side)
1) Airbag control module (including impact
2) Frontal airbag module (drivers side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front passen-
sensors)
gers side)
4) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) 5) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) 6) Side airbag module (drivers side) 7) Side airbag module (front passengers
8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-
9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-
10)Airbag wiring (yellow) 11)Seatbelt pretensioner (drivers side) 12)Seatbelt pretensioner (front passengers
13)Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-
14)Seatbelt buckle switch (drivers side) 15)Drivers seat position sensor 16)Front passengers seatbelt tension sen-
sor
17)Front passengers occupant detection
system weight sensor
18)Front passengers occupant detection
19)Front passengers frontal airbag ON and
control module
OFF indicator
20)SRS airbag system warning light
Subaru advanced frontal air- bag system
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 Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys- tem automatically determines the deploy- ment force of the drivers SRS frontal air- bag at the time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front pas- sengers SRS frontal airbag and, if activat- ed, the deployment force of the SRS fron- tal airbag at the time of deployment. Your vehicle has warning labels on the drivers and front passengers sun visors beginning with the phrase EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS and a tag at- tached 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 sup- plemental 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.
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NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
The drivers SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. The front passengers SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an SRS AIRBAG mark. In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact on the drivers and front passengers head and chest.
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Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passengers seat. The SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable force and can injure or even kill the child.
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It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag con- tacts an occupant not in proper po- sition such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during pre- accident braking.
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Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can in- jure 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 possi- ble and sit upright and well back in the seat.
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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.
drivers seat. Whether or not the driver is wearing the seatbelt is monitored by the seatbelt buck- le switch. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the seatbelt buckle switch and/or the seat position sensor to malfunction, preventing the Subaru ad- vanced frontal airbag system from func- tioning correctly or causing the system to fail.
Do not place articles/metal objects or in- stall any accessory other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the drivers seat. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to kick the drivers seat or push up its bot- tom surface with his/her feet.
Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt
buckle or under the drivers seat. If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or the drivers seat position sensor have failed, the SRS airbag system warning light will il- luminate. Although the drivers SRS fron- tal airbag can deploy regardless of the backward-forward adjustment of the driv- ers seat position even when the warning light is on, have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on.
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NOTE The drivers SRS side airbag and seat- belt pretensioner are not controlled by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system.
Front passengers SRS frontal air- bag
The front passengers SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator op- erates in different ways depending on the severity of impact. The total load on the seat is monitored by the occupant detection systems weight sensor located under the seat. The system has another sensor that mon- itors the tension of the front passenger seatbelt. Using the total seat load and seatbelt tension data from the sensors, the occupant detection system deter- mines whether the front passengers SRS frontal airbag should or should not be in- flated. The occupant detection system may not inflate the front passengers SRS frontal airbag even when the drivers SRS frontal airbag deploys. This is normal. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the Subaru ad- vanced frontal airbag system from func- tioning correctly or cause the system to fail.
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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.
Drivers SRS frontal airbag
The drivers SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact, backward-forward adjustment of the drivers seat position and whether or not he/she is wearing the seatbelt. The backward-forward adjustment of the drivers seat position is monitored by the drivers seat position sensor under the
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Do not apply any strong impact to the front passengers seat such as by kicking. Do not spill liquid on the front passen- gers seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off im- mediately.
Do not disassemble the front passen-
gers seat.
Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the front pas- sengers seat.
Do not place anything (shoes, umbrella,
etc.) under the front passengers seat.
The front passengers seat must not be
used with the head restraint removed.
Do not leave any article including a child restraint system on the front passengers seat or the seatbelt tongue and buckle en- gaged 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 adjusting procedure, refer to the Front seats section in this chapter.
If you use an optional seatbelt extender, remove it after each use. (Refer to the Seatbelt extender section in this chap- ter.) If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front
passengers occupant detection system have failed, the SRS airbag system warn- ing light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer imme- diately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on. If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper function of the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer. NOTE The front passengers SRS side airbag and seatbelt pretensioner are not con- trolled by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system.
Passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators
ON or
OFF or
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: Front passengers frontal airbag
ON indicator
: Front passengers frontal airbag
OFF indicator
The front passengers frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the center portion of the dash- board. When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, both the ON and OFF indi- cators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one of
follows.)
The seat is equipped with a forward fac- ing 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 (See WARNING that follows.) or by a small adult.
The front passengers occupant detec-
tion system is faulty.
the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag determined by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitor- ing. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passengers frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is deactivated, the passengers frontal air- bag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illuminate. With the ignition switch turned to the ON position, if both the ON and OFF indica- tors remain lit or extinguished simulta- neously even after the system check peri- od, the system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an in- spection.
Conditions in which front passen- gers SRS frontal airbag is not acti- vated
The front passengers SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of the fol- lowing conditions are met regarding the front passengers 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
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NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGERS 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 fac- ing child seat or booster seat be in- stalled in the REAR seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seat- ed in the REAR seat. This is because children sitting in the front passen- gers seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passengers SRS frontal airbag deploy. REAR seats are the safest place for chil- dren. When the front passengers seat is occu- pied by a child, observe the following pre- cautions. Failure to do so may increase the load on the front passengers seat, ac- tivating the front passengers SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by a child.
Do not place any article on the seat oth- er than the child occupant and a child re- straint system.
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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 seat-
back pocket.
Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passengers seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback.
If the front passengers frontal air- bag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator extinguishes even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF posi- tion if the front passengers frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indi- cator extinguishes 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 refer- ring to the child restraint manufacturers recommendations as well as the child re- straint system installation procedures in the Seat heater (if equipped) section in this chapter, correctly install the child re- straint system. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and make sure that the front passengers frontal airbag ON indi-
cator goes out and the OFF indicator comes on. If still the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator extinguishes, 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 posi- tion and seatback of front passengers seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. If the ON indicator still illuminates while the OFF indicator extinguishes after tak- ing relevant corrective actions described 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 passengers seat, the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passengers SRS frontal airbag depending on the occupants seating posture. If the front passengers SRS frontal airbag is activated (the ON indi-
cator illuminates while the OFF indica- tor extinguishes), 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 illuminates while the OFF indicator extinguishes despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the child/ small adult in the rear seat and immedi- ately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspection, it is rec- ommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the rear seat. Children who have outgrown a child re- straint system should always wear the seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.
Conditions in which front passen- gers SRS frontal airbag is activated The front passengers SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment upon im- pact when any of the following conditions is met regarding the front passengers seat.
When the seat is occupied by an adult.
When a heavy article is placed on the
seat. When the front passengers seat is occu- pied by an adult, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may lessen the load on the front passengers seat, de- activating the front passengers SRS fron- tal airbag despite the fact that the seat is occupied by an adult.
Do not allow the rear seat occupant to lift the front passengers seat cushion us- ing his/her feet.
Do not place any article under the front passengers 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 passengers seat and side trim/pillar, door or center console box. This may lift the seat cushion.
If the passengers frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator extinguishes even when the front passengers seat is occupied by an adult
This can be caused by the adult incorrect- ly sitting in the front passengers seat. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF posi- tion. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion,
sition.
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. If the OFF in- dicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains extinguished, take the following actions.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF po-
Ensure that there is no article, book, shoe, or other object trapped under the seat, at the rear of the seat, or on the side of the seat.
Ensure that the backward-forward posi- tion and seatback of front passengers 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. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indi- cator should illuminate while the OFF indi- cator remains extinguished. If the OFF indicator still illuminates while the ON indicator remains extinguished, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.
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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, seat belts, front bumper, front side
frame,
instrument panel, combination
meter, steering wheel, steering column,
tire, suspension or floor panel can affect
the operation of the Subaru advanced air-
bag system. If you have any questions,
you may contact the following Subaru dis-
tributors:
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)
808-592-4497
671-646-9126
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787-793-2828
There are currently no Subaru distributors
in any other U.S. territories. If you are in
such an area, please contact the Subaru
distributor or dealer
from which you
bought your vehicle.
Operation
A) Drivers side B) Passengers side 1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs. 2) After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the drivers vision is not
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The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys- tem is designed to determine the activa- tion or deactivation condition of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag depend- ing on the total load on the front passen- gers seat monitored by the front passen- gers occupant detection system weight sensor. For this reason, only the drivers 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 inside both front fenders and the impact sensors in the air- bag control module detect a predeter- mined amount of force during a frontal col- lision, the control module sends signals to the airbag module(s) (only drivers module or both drivers and front passengers modules) instructing the module(s) to in- flate the SRS frontal airbag(s). The driv- ers and front passengers SRS frontal air- bags use dual stage inflators. The two in- flators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or simultaneously, depending on the severity of impact, backward-for- ward adjustment of the drivers seat posi- tion and fastening/unfastening of the seat- belt in the case of the drivers SRS frontal airbag and depending on the severity of impact and the total load on the seat in the CONTINUED
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case of the front passengers SRS frontal airbag. After deployment, the SRS airbag immediately starts to deflate so that the drivers vision is not obstructed. The time required from detecting impact to the de- flation of the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. Both when only the drivers SRS frontal airbag deploys and the drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags deploy, the drivers and front passengers seatbelt pretensioners operate at the same time. Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS airbag would activate in a non-accident situation, should it occur, the SRS airbag will deflate quickly, not obscuring vision and will not interfere with the drivers abil- ity 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 oc- currences are a normal result of the de- ployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around the steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a re- sult of deployment. The drivers SRS frontal airbag and front passengers SRS frontal airbag are de- signed to deploy in the event of an acci- dent involving a moderate to severe fron- tal collision. It is basically not designed to deploy in lesser frontal impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, they are basi- cally not designed to deploy in side or rear impacts or in roll-over accidents because deployment of only the drivers SRS fron- tal airbag or both drivers and front pas- sengers SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations. The drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags are designed to function on a one- time-only basis. SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the 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 it- self.
Examples of accident in which the drivers/drivers and front passen- gers SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy.
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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 drivers SRS frontal airbag or both
drivers and front passengers SRS frontal
airbags. The airbag(s) will also be activat-
ed when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal
impact similar in fashion and magnitude to
the collision described above.
Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the driv- ers/drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy.
frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the un- dercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).
is severely
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Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the drivers/ drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to de- ploy.
The only the drivers SRS frontal airbag or both drivers and front passengers SRS
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might not necessarily require deployment of drivers/drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbag(s). If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole, or if it slides under a trucks load bed, or if it sustains an oblique offset fron- tal impact, the drivers/drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depending on the level of acci- dent forces involved.
Examples of the types of accidents in which the drivers/drivers and front passengers SRS frontal air- bag(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.
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1) First impact 2) Second impact In an accident where the vehicle is impact- ed more than once, the drivers and/or front passengers 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 drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags is/are ac- tivated on the first impact, it/they will not be activated on the second impact.
The drivers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags are designed basically not
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SRS side 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 colli- sion, the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supple- ments the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupants chest and head.
The SRS side airbag is designed as only a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. They do not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also impor- tant to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a prop- er upright position.
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Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. It could be injured in the event of SRS side air- bag deployment.
Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to either front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. 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.
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Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either SRS side air- bags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags. In the event of the SRS side airbag deployment, they could be propelled dangerous- ly toward the vehicles occupants and cause injuries.
Never allow a child to kneel on the
front passengers seat facing the
side window or to wrap his/her arms
around the front seat seatback. In
the event of an accident, the force of
the SRS side airbag deployment
could injure the child seriously be-
cause 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 passengers
SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12
and under should be placed in the
rear seat anyway and should be
properly restrained at all times.
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Do not put any kind of cover or clothes or other objects over either front seatback and do not attach la- bels or stickers to the front seat sur- face on or near the SRS side airbag. They could prevent proper deploy- ment of the SRS side airbag, reduc- ing protection available to the front seats occupant.
Operation
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1) SRS side airbag deploys as soon as a
collision occurs.
2) SRS side airbag protects the front pas-
sengers head and chest.
3) After deployment, SRS side airbag
starts to deflate immediately.
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The SRS side airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the ON po- sition. The drivers and front passengers SRS side airbags deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sen- sor. Also, the SRS side airbag deploys in- dependently of the frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel. An impact sensor is incorporated into each of the vehicles center pillars. If ei- ther sensor detects a certain predeter- mined amount of force during a side im- pact collision, the control module sends a signal to the side airbag module on the im- pacted side of the vehicle, instructing it to inflate the SRS side airbag. Then the side airbag module produces gas, which in- stantly inflates the SRS side airbag. After deployment, the SRS side airbag will de- flate in a few seconds. The SRS side airbag deploys even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied. When the SRS side airbag deploys, a sud- den, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal result of the de- ployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
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Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy.
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A severe side impact near the front seat
activates the SRS side airbag.
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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. The SRS side airbag is designed to de- ploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision. It is basically not designed to deploy in a lesser side impact. Also, it is basically not designed to deploy in frontal or rear im- pacts because SRS side airbag deploy- ment would not help the occupant in those situations. Each SRS side airbag is designed to func- tion on a one-time-only basis. SRS side airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the pas- senger compartment during a side impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to deploy.
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1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique
side-on impact.
2) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.
3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole
or similar object.
4) The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.
5) 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.
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Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag will ba- sically not deploy.
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1) The vehicle is involved in a frontal colli-
sion with another vehicle (moving or sta-
tionary).
2) The vehicle is struck from behind.
The SRS side airbag is basically not de- signed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from be- hind. Examples of such accidents are il- lustrated.
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1) First impact 2) Second impact In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag deploys only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double side im- pact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag is activated on the first impact, it will not be activated on the second.
SRS airbag system monitors
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A diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the SRS airbag system
(including front seatbelt pretensioners)
while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS
airbag system warning light AIRBAG will
show normal system operation by lighting
for approximately 6 seconds when the ig-
nition switch is turned to the ON position.
The following components are monitored
by the indicator:
Front sub sensor (Right-hand side) Front sub sensor (Left-hand side) Airbag control module (including impact
Frontal airbag module (Drivers side) Frontal airbag module (Front passen-
sensors)
gers side)
Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right
Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left
Side airbag module (Drivers side) Side airbag module (Front passengers
Seatbelt pretensioner (Drivers side) Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen-
Seatbelt buckle switch (Drivers side) Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen-
Drivers seat position sensor Front passengers seatbelt tension sen-
hand side)
hand side)
side)
gers side)
gers side)
sor
Front passengers occupant detection
system weight sensor
Front passengers occupant detection
Front passengers frontal airbag ON
control module
and OFF indicator All related wiring
If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre- tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury.
Flashing or flickering of the warn- ing light No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position Continuous illumination of the warning light Illumination of the warning light while driving
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SRS airbag system servicing
When discarding an airbag mod- ule or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. The SRS airbag has no user-ser- viceable parts. Do not use electri- cal test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or discon- necting the systems wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the sys- tem inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring har- nesses of the SRS airbag system are covered with yellow insulation and system connectors are yellow for easy identification.
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If you need service or repair in areas listed in the following, have an au- thorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas.
Under the center console Inside each front fender Steering wheel and column and nearby areas Top of the dashboard on front passengers side and nearby ar- eas Each front seat and nearby area Inside each center pillar
In the event that the SRS airbag is de- ployed, replacement of the system should be performed only by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer. When the com- ponents of the SRS airbag system are replaced, use only genuine SUBARU parts. To ensure their long-term reliability, the SRS airbags must be inspected by a SUBARU dealer ten years after the date of manufacture, which is shown on the certification plate attached to the drivers
door jamb. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
The front part of the vehicle was in- volved in an accident in which only the drivers SRS frontal airbag or both driv- ers and front passengers SRS frontal airbags did not deploy.
The pad section of the steering wheel or front passengers frontal air- bag cover is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. In addition, if your vehicle is equipped with SRS side airbags, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible in the following cases.
Either center pillar or a nearby area of the vehicle was involved in an acci- dent in which the SRS side airbag did not deploy.
The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged.
Precautions against vehicle modification
To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the sys- tem inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any compo- nents or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes following modifica- tions:
Installation of custom steering wheels Attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard Installation of custom seats Replacement of seat fabric or leather Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat
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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 inter- fere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.
Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, 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.
Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.
Attachment of any equipment (brush 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 plac- ard attached to the drivers door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owners Manual.
Keys and doors
Power windows .......................................................
Tripped sensor identification ................................ Shock sensors (dealer option) ..............................
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Child safety locks ............................................... 2-18
Windows .............................................................. 2-18
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Trunk lid (Sedan) ................................................ 2-20
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Rear gate (Wagon) .............................................. 2-23
Moonroof (if equipped) ...................................... 2-24
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To open and close the trunk lid from outside ...... To open the trunk lid from inside .......................... To cancel the trunk lid release .............................. Internal trunk lid release handle ............................
Tilt function ............................................................. Sliding function ....................................................... Sun shades ..............................................................
Keys ..................................................................... Key number ............................................................. Immobilizer (Turbo models) .............................. Security ID plate ..................................................... Security indicator light ........................................... Key replacement ..................................................... Door locks ........................................................... Locking and unlocking from the outside ............. Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ Key lock-in prevention function ............................ Power door locking switches ............................ Remote keyless entry system ........................... Locking the doors .................................................. Unlocking the doors ............................................... Illuminated entry ..................................................... Vehicle finder function ........................................... Sounding a panic alarm ......................................... Selecting audible signal operation ....................... Replacing the battery ............................................. Replacing lost transmitters ...................................
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System alarm 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 .......................................................
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2-2 Keys and doors Keys
Keys and doors
leave your vehicle and valet key at a park- ing facility.
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 OFF position, thereby stop- ping the engine. Key number
The key number is stamped on the metal plate attached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehi- cle.
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Turbo models 1) Master key (Black) 2) Submaster key (Black) 3) Valet key (Gray) 4) Key number plate 5) Security ID plate
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Non-turbo models 1) Master key 2) Submaster key 3) Valet key 4) Key number 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 Doors Trunk (Sedan) Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switch and drivers door lock. You can keep the trunk and glove box locked when you
Immobilizer (Turbo models)
The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicles 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 automatically stop after several seconds. Each immobilizer key contains a tran- sponder in which the keys ID code is stored. When a key is inserted into the ig- nition switch and turned to the ON posi- tion, the transponder transmits the keys ID code to the immobilizer systems re- ceiver. If 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 transmit- ted and acted upon almost instantly, the immobilizer system does not impede nor- mal starting of the engine. If the engine fails to start, pull out the key once before trying again. (Refer to the Ig- nition switch section [chapter 3].) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not express- ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 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 windows and lock the doors and rear gate.
Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehi- cle.
Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may be- come hot. Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.
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Security ID plate
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1) Key number plate 2) Security ID plate The security ID is stamped on the metal plate attached to the key set. Write down the security ID and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. This number is also needed for replace- ment or repair of the engine control unit, immobilizer control unit.
Security indicator light
The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It
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begins flashing (approximately once every three seconds) approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the ON position to the ACC or LOCK po- sition or immediately after the key is pulled out. If the security indicator light does not flash, the immobilizer system may be faulty. If this occurs, we recommend that you contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation key), the security indicator light comes on. NOTE Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will function normally.
Key replacement
Your key number and security ID will be required if you ever need a replacement key made. Any new key must be regis- tered for use with your vehicles immobiliz- er system before it can be used. Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle. For security, all the keys registered with
Door locks
Locking and unlocking from the outside
your vehicles immobilizer system will have their ID codes erased and re-regis- tered when a new key is made. Therefore, all of your vehicles keys must be present- ed when a new key is registered. Any key that is not re-registered when a new key is made cannot be used after the other keys are re-registered. For information on re- placement keys and on the registration of keys with your immobilizer system, con- tact your SUBARU dealer.
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1) Lock 2) Unlock To lock the drivers door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front. Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
doors from the outside without the key. Locking and unlocking from the inside
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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 (for Wagon) are locked at the same time. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (for Wagon) are locked before leaving your vehicle. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle when locking the
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1) Lock 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 for- ward. The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked. Pull the inside door handle to open an un- locked door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (for Wagon) are closed before
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starting to drive.
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 be- ing 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 un- expectedly opening doors and en- tering your vehicle. Key lock-in prevention func- tion
This function prevents the doors from be- ing locked with the key still in the ignition switch.
Behavior with key lock-in preven- tion function operative
With the drivers door open, the doors are automatically kept unlocked even if the door locking switch is pushed to the front (LOCK) position.
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Behavior with key lock-in preven- tion function non-operative If the lock lever is turned to the rear (LOCK) position with the drivers door open and the drivers door is then closed with the lock lever in that position, the driv- ers door is locked.
If the spare key is used to lock the driv- ers door from the outside of the vehicle, the door is locked. functions operative/non-operative This setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU dealer for de- tails. NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are holding the key before locking the doors.
Power door locking switches
NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using the pow- er door locking switches.
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1) Lock 2) Unlock All doors and the rear gate (for Wagon) can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driv- ers side and the front passengers side doors. To lock the doors, push the front side of the switch. To unlock the doors, push the rear side of the switch. When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked.
The systems operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances. The remote keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ig- nition switch to prevent accidental lockout.
Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those ex- perienced as a result of dropping or throwing. Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the bat- tery. Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.
Remote keyless entry sys- tem
Two transmitters are provided for your ve- hicle. The remote keyless entry system has the following functions.
Locking and unlocking the doors (and
rear gate on the Wagon) without a key
Sounding a panic alarm
Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. See the next section Alarm system
for detailed information.
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In-
dustry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not express-
ly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
The operable distance of the keyless entry
system is approximately 30 feet (10
meters). However, this distance will vary
depending on environmental conditions.
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: LOCK/ARM button
Press to Lock all doors. Press and Hold to activate panic alarm. Press three times in a five-second period to use vehicle finder func- tion.
: UNLOCK/DISARM button
1) Press once to Unlock drivers
door.
2) Press a second time to Unlock all other doors (and rear gate on the Wagon).
Locking the doors
Briefly press the button (for less than two seconds) to lock all doors (and rear gate on the Wagon). An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once.
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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 automati- cally lock. NOTE If the button is pressed for two seconds or longer, the panic alarm will sound. When locking the doors in nor- mal circumstances, press the button for less than two seconds. For details on the panic alarm, refer to Sounding a panic alarm. Unlocking the doors
Briefly press the button (for less than two seconds) to unlock the drivers door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. To unlock all other doors (and rear gate on the Wagon), briefly press the but- ton a second time within 5 seconds. NOTE If the interval between the first and sec- ond presses of the button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- tem may not respond.
Illuminated entry
transmitter.
The interior (dome) light and ignition
switch light (for turbo models) will illumi-
nate when the
button is pressed.
These lights stay illuminated for approxi-
mately 30 seconds if any of the doors (or
the rear gate on the Wagon) is not
opened.
If the
button is pressed before 30
seconds have elapsed, these lights will go
out. Also, these lights will go out if the key
is inserted in the ignition switch. The inte-
rior light switch must be set to the middle
position in order for this function to oper-
ate.
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
button three times in a five-sec-
ond period will cause your vehicles horn
to sound once and its turn signal lights to
flash three times.
NOTE
If the interval between presses is too
short when you press the
button
three times, the system may not re-
spond to the signals from the remote
Sounding a panic alarm To activate the alarm, keep the but- ton pressed for more than two seconds. The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash. button or To deactivate it, press the button. Unless a button on the re- mote is pressed, the alarm will be deacti- vated after approximately 30 seconds. Selecting audible signal op- eration
Using an electronic chirp, the system will
give you an audible signal when the doors
lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn
the audible signal off.
Do the following to deactivate the audible
signal. You can also use the same steps
to restore the function.
1. Sit in the drivers seat and shut all
doors and the rear gate.
2. Open the drivers door, then remove
the key from the ignition switch.
3. Hold down the UNLOCK side of the
power door locking switch.
4. While holding down the UNLOCK
side of the power door locking switch, in-
sert the key into the ignition switch and re-
move it again at least 6 times within 10
To replace the battery:
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1. Open the transmitter case using a flat-
head screwdriver.
seconds after Step 3. 5. While still holding down the UNLOCK side of the power door locking switch, close the drivers door once within 10 sec- onds after Step 4. 6. The turn signal lights flashes 3 times to indicate completion of the setting. NOTE If you do not close the drivers door within 10 seconds after Step 4, a flash of the turn signal lights will signal time- out. If this happens, repeat the whole procedure from Step 1. You may have the above settings done by your SUBARU dealer.
Replacing the battery
When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, transmitter range will begin to de- crease. Replace the battery as soon as possible.
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1) Negative () side facing up 3. Replace with a new battery (Type CR2025 or equivalent) making sure to in- stall the new battery with the negative () side facing up. 4. Reinstall the back half of the transmit- ter case by snapping it back on. After the battery is replaced, the trans- mitter must be synchronized with the keyless entry systems control unit. Press either the button six times to synchronize the unit.
or
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2. Remove the old battery from the hold-
er.
Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when replac- ing the battery.
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Be careful not to damage the printed circuit board in the trans- mitter when replacing the battery. Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to pur- chase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re-pro- gram all of your transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmit- ters into your system.
Programming the transmitters
The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the system or to delete old ones. The sys- tem can learn up to four unique transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or different.
Programming transmitter codes into system:
Bag containing transmitter
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To register a new transmitter with the key-
less entry system, it is necessary to pro-
gram the transmitters code (identification
number) into the system. A label showing
the code is affixed to the bag containing
the transmitter, and another is affixed to
the circuit board inside the transmitter. If
there is no bag, open the transmitter case
and make a note of the eight-digit number.
Program the number into the system in
accordance with the following procedure:
1. Firmly close the doors and the rear
gate, or trunk lid.
2. Open the drivers door, sit on the driv-
ers seat, and close the door.
3. Perform the following steps within 45
seconds.
Transmitter circuit board
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1)Open and close the drivers door
once.
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15 seconds. NOTE
When part 4 of the procedure is com- pleted, an electronic tone will sound for 30 seconds.
If you do not perform the operations in part 4 within 15 seconds, an error will occur and the electronic tone will not sound. In this event, perform the registration steps again beginning with part 3 of the procedure.
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NOTE
The electronic tone will stop sound- ing when you start entering the num- ber.
If you do not start entering the num-