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which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.


NOTE A NOTE gives information or sugges- tions how to make better use of your vehicle.


& Safety symbol


Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimen- sions and capacities of your SUBARU. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Report- ing safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.


find a number of WARNINGs,


& Safety warnings You will CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to poten- tial hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual care- fully in order to gain a better understand- ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.


WARNING


A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.


You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.


& Abbreviation list You may find several abbreviations in this manual. The meanings of the abbrevia- tions are shown in the following list.


Abbreviation


Meaning


Air conditioner


Automatic/Emergency locking retractor


Anti-lock brake system


Anti knock index


Automatic locking retractor


Automatic transmission


Abbreviation


Meaning


INT


Intermittent


LATCH


Lower anchors and tethers for children


LED


LSD


MIL


MMT


MT


OBD


RON


Light emitting diode


Limited slip differential


Malfunction indicator light


Methylcyclopentadienyl man- ganese tricarbonyl


Manual transmission


On-board diagnostics


Research octane number


Automatic transmission fluid


SI-DRIVE


SUBARU Intelligent Drive


SRS


TIN


TPMS


Supplemental restraint sys- tem


Tire identification number


Tire pressure monitoring sys- tem


All-wheel drive


Driver’s control center differ- ential


Daytime running light


Electronic brake force distri- bution


Emergency locking retractor


Front-wheel drive


Gross axle weight


Gross axle weight rating


Gross vehicle weight


Gross vehicle weight rating


High intensity discharge


A/C


A/ELR


ABS


AKI


ALR


AT


ATF


AWD


DCCD


DRL


EBD


ELR


FWD


GAW


GAWR


GVW


GVWR


HID


Vehicle symbols


There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. For warning and indicator lights, refer to “Warning and indicator lights” F22.


Mark


Name


WARNING


CAUTION


Power door lock


Power door unlock


Power window with automatic open and close function


Passengers’ windows lock and unlock


Fuel


Front fog lights


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Mark


Name


Mark


Name


Mark


Name


Hazard warning flasher


Rear window washer


Windshield defroster


Engine hood


Lights


Tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumi- nation


Headlights


Turn signal


Rear window defogger/Out- side mirror defogger/Wind- shield wiper deicer


Air recirculation


Engine oil


Washer


Trunk lid (4-door)


Seat heater


Child restraint top tether an- chorages


Child restraint lower an- chorages


Illumination brightness


Door lock (transmitter)


Horn


Fan speed


Door unlock (transmitter)


Wiper intermittent


Instrument panel outlets


Windshield washer


Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets


Windshield wiper mist (for single wipe)


Foot outlets


Rear window wiper


Windshield defroster and foot outlets


Trunk lid open (4-door) or rear gate unlock (5-door) (trans- mitter)


. 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 vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.


For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections. . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-11. . For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-34.


Safety precautions when driving


& Seatbelt and SRS airbag


WARNING


. All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Other- wise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or acci- dent.


. To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seat- belts, 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.


& Child safety


WARNING


. 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 collision, because the child will be caught between the passen- ger and objects inside the vehi- cle.


. While riding in the vehicle,


in- fants 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. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.


. Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt.


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The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill chil- dren, 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 deployment is greater.


. 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.


. Always turn the child safety locks to the “LOCK” position when children sit in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opens the door and falls out. Refer to “Child safety locks” F2-20.


. Always lock the passenger’s win- dows 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. Re- fer to “Windows” F2-20.


. Never leave unattended children, adults or animals in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the ve- hicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high en- ough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them.


. Help prevent children, adults or animals from locking themselves in the trunk. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in the trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries including brain damage to anyone locked inside, particularly for small chil- dren.


. When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock all doors. Also make certain that the trunk is closed.


For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections. . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-11. . For the child restraint system, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-21.


. For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-34.


& Engine exhaust gas (carbon


monoxide)


WARNING


. Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dan- gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.


. Always properly maintain the en- gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from enter- ing the vehicle.


. 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.


. Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the venti- lation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle.


. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure


the ventilation system al-


that ways works properly.


. If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the v e h i c l e , h a v e t h e p r o b l e m checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open.


. Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.


& Drinking and driving


& Drugs and driving


WARNING


WARNING


Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- stream delays your reaction time and impairs your perception, judg- ment 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 if you are injured in the addition, accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury.


Please don’t drink and drive.


the most Drunken driving is one of frequent causes of accidents. Since alco- hol 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 comple- tely before getting behind the wheel.


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 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-being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.


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& Driving when tired or sleepy


WARNING


When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction time will be delayed and your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’ and other per- sons’ 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 yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others.


& Modification of your vehicle


CAUTION


Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or


performance problems resulting from modification may not be cov- ered under warranties.


wish to operate the controls of the navigation system, take the vehicle off the road and stop it in a safe place.


first


& Car phone/cell phone and


driving


CAUTION


Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe place before using your phone. In some States/ Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.


& Driving vehicles equipped


with navigation system


WARNING


Do not allow the monitor to distract your attention from driving. Also, do not operate the controls of the navigation system while driving. The loss of attention to driving could lead to an accident. If you


& 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. Re- strain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier 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 animal protection society or pet shop.


9


& Noise from under the vehicle NOTE You may hear a noise from under the vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours after the engine is turned off. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. This noise is caused by operation of the fuel evaporation leakage checking system and is normal. The noise will stop after approximately 15 minutes.


& Tire pressures Check and, the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey.


if necessary, adjust


Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. For detailed information, refer to “Tires and wheels” F11-23.


WARNING


Driving at high speeds with exces- sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.


General information


& California proposition 65


warning


WARNING


Engine exhaust, some of its consti- tuents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids in vehicles 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.


& California Perchlorate Advi-


sory


Certain vehicle components such as air- bag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and keyless entry transmitter batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.


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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


10


11


12


13


14


12


Illustrated index


& Exterior


1) Engine hood (page 11-5) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-29) 3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-39) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-36) 5) Moonroof (page 2-27) 6) Door locks (page 2-4) 7) 8) 9) Snow tires (page 8-8) 10) Front fog light switch (page 3-34) 11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13) 12) Towing hook (page 9-13)


Tire pressure (page 11-25) Flat tires (page 9-5)


13


Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4)


1) Rear window defogger (page 3-46) 2) 3) Child safety locks (page 2-20) 4) 5) 6) Rear gate (page 2-26) 7)


Tie-down hook (page 9-13) Trunk lid (page 2-23)


Towing hook (page 9-13)


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& Interior


! Passenger compartment area


1)


Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-29) 2) Seatbelt (page 1-11) 3) Parking brake lever (page 7-33) 4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Rear seat (page 1-7)


15


1) Center console (page 6-5) 2) Cup holder (page 6-5) 3) 4) Glove box (page 6-5)


Front power supply socket (page 6-8)


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& Instrument panel


1) Door locks (page 2-4) 2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-45) 3)


Illumination brightness control (page 3-31)


Light control switch (page 3-29)


4) Headlight beam leveler (page 3-32) 5) 6) Combination meter (page 3-5) 7) Wiper control lever (page 3-34) 8) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5) 9) Audio (page 5-1) 10) Shift lever (page 7-14/page 7-16) 11) Climate control (page 4-1) 12) Cruise control (page 7-37) 13) Horn (page 3-49) 14) SRS airbag (page 1-34) 15) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-48) 16) Hands-free switches (page 5-35) 17) Audio control buttons (page 5-31) 18) Fuse box (page 11-37) 19) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch


(page 7-30)/Vehicle Dynamics Control mode switch (page 7-29)


20) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5) 21) Power windows (page 2-20)


& Light control and wiper control levers/switches


17


1) Windshield wiper (page 3-36) 2) Mist (page 3-36) 3) Windshield washer (page 3-37) 4) Rear window wiper and washer switch


(page 3-37)


5) Wiper


intermittent


time control switch


(page 3-36)


6) Wiper control lever (page 3-34) Light control switch (page 3-29) 7) 8) Fog light switch (page 3-34) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-29) 10) Headlight


flasher High/Low beam


change (page 3-30)


11) Turn signal (page 3-31)


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& Combination meter


! U.S.-spec. models (STI)


Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9)


1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4)


Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)


5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) 6)


! U.S.-spec. models (except STI)


19


Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9)


1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4)


Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)


5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) 6)


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! Except U.S.-spec. models (STI)


Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9)


1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4)


Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)


5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) 6)


! Except U.S.-spec. models (except STI)


21


Fuel gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-9)


1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4)


Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)


5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-7) Temperature gauge (page 3-10) 6)


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& Warning and indicator lights


Mark


Name


Mark


Name


Page


Seatbelt warning light


3-13


Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light


SRS airbag system warning light


Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indi- cator


Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF in- dicator


CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunc- tion indicator light


3-13


3-14


3-14


3-14


3-15


Charge warning light


3-16


Oil pressure warning light


Rear differential oil temperature warning light (STI)


3-16


3-16


ABS warning light


3-18


Brake system warning light


Door open warning light


Hill start assist warn- ing light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light (STI)


Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indi- cator light


Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light/Traction Control OFF indicator light (STI)


Turn signal indicator lights


High beam indicator light


Page


3-19


3-20


3-20


3-20


3-21


3-24


3-24


Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)


3-24


Security indicator light


3-23


Headlight indicator light


3-24


Mark


Name


Cruise control indica- tor light


Page


3-24


Cruise control set in- dicator light


3-24


Low fuel warning light


3-20


Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)


3-16


Shift-up indicator light (STI)


3-23


Driver’s control center differential auto indi- cator light (STI)


Auto [+] mode indica- tor light (STI)


Auto [−] mode indica- tor light (STI)


Driver’s control center differential indicator and warning lights (STI)


REV indicator light (STI)


Sport (S) mode indi- cator light (STI)


3-24


3-24


3-25


3-25


3-25


3-23


Mark


Name


Intelligent (I) mode in- dicator light (STI)


Sport Sharp (S#) mode indicator light (STI)


Page


3-23


3-23


23


24


Function settings


A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details.


Item


Alarm system


Function


Alarm system


Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors)


Impact sensor operation (only models with shock sensors (dealer option))


Possible settings


Default setting


Operation/Non-operation


Operation


0 second/30 seconds


30 seconds


Operation/Non-operation


Non-operation


Passive arming


Operation/Non-operation


Non-operation


Dome light and map lights illumination (models with moonroof)


ON/OFF


OFF


Dome light illumination (models without moonroof)


Remote keyless entry system


Hazard warning flasher


Operation/Non-operation


Operation


Key lock-in prevention


Key lock-in prevention


Operation/Non-operation


Operation


Remote engine start system (dealer option)


Horn chirp confirmation


ON/OFF


ON


Audible signal


Operation/Non-operation


Operation


Page


2-15


2-16


2-19


2-18


2-15


2-7


2-10


2-7


7-12


Defogger and deicer system for models with the automatic climate control system


Rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer


Operation for 15 minutes/ Continuous operation


Operation for 15 minutes 3-46


Dome light


Map light for models with a moonroof


Operation of dome light/map light OFF delay timer


OFF/Short/Normal/Long


Long


6-2, 6-3


Battery drainage prevention function


Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation


Operation


Seatbelt warning


Sounds a chime while driving


Operation/Non-operation


Operation


2-5


3-13


Front seats........................................................... Forward and backward 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) .................................... Type A seat heater .............................................. Type B seat heater .............................................. Rear seats............................................................ Armrest (if equipped)........................................... Head restraint adjustment.................................... Folding down the rear seatback ...........................


1-2
1-3
1-3
1-4
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-6
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-8
1-9
Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-11
Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-11
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 1-12
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor


(A/ELR) ............................................................ 1-12
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 1-12
Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-12
Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-19


Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


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..................................... Installation of child restraint systems by use of


lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .............. Top tether anchorages .......................................


*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint


System airbag)................................................ General precautions regarding SRS airbag


system ............................................................ Components ...................................................... SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system, SRS


side airbag and SRS curtain airbag .................. System operation............................................... SRS airbag system monitors.............................. SRS airbag system servicing ............................. Precautions against vehicle modification ............


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1-20
1-20
1-21
1-21
1-22
1-24


1-24
1-27


1-29
1-31


1-34


1-34
1-41


1-43
1-47
1-55
1-56
1-57


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 internal injury or death.


. 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 vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.


1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags


Front seats


WARNING


. Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid loss of vehicle con- trol and personal injury.


. Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers and cargo are clear of the adjusting mechan- ism.


. After adjusting the seat, push it slightly to make sure it is se- curely locked. If the seat is not securely locked, it may move or the seatbelt may not operate properly.


. Do not put objects under the front seats. They may interfere with front seat locking and cause an accident.


. Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint 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 posi- tion while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not


WARNING


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 chil- dren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child


restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Se- cure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times.


NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.


According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precau- tions concerning child restraint sys- tems, refer to “Child restraint sys- tems” F1-21.


& Forward and backward ad-


& Reclining the seatback


justment


Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-3


Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and try to move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.


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 the lever is pulled. While operating the lever to return the seatback, hold the seatback lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.


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& Seat cushion height adjust-


& Head restraint adjustment (if


ment (driver’s seat)


equipped)


WARNING


To prevent the passenger from slid- ing 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 objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. 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.


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.


1) Head restraint 2) Release button


Both the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat are equipped with head restraints. The head restraint should be adjusted so that is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.


the head restraint


the center of


To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.


To remove: While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint. To install: Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks.


WARNING


. Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. Therefore, when you remove the head restraints, you must reinstall all head re- straints to protect vehicle occu- pants.


. All occupants, including the dri- ver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to mini- mize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.


& Active head restraint (if


tion on the seat.


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. If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer in- spect the active head restraints.


. The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear.


. 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.


equipped)


The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active 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 adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.


CAUTION


. Each active head restraint


is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and driver/pas- senger sits in the correct posi-


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Seat heater (if equipped)


& Type A seat heater


The seat heater is equipped in the front seats.


The seat heater operates when the igni- tion switch is either in the “Acc” or “ON” position.


CAUTION


. There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera- tures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time. When using the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned.


. Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.


NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.


LO – Normal heating


1) HI – Rapid heating 2) 3) OFF – Off A) B) Right-hand side


Left-hand side


To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the “HI” position will cause the seat to heat up quicker.


To turn off the seat heater, lightly press the opposite side of the current position.


The indicator located on the switch illumi- nates when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.


& Type B seat heater


Each seat heater has four levels of adjustment. To use the heater in the right-hand seat, turn the “R” adjustment ” mark reaches the dial forward until the “


desired position. To activate the heater in the left-hand seat, turn the “L” adjustment ” mark reaches the dial forward until the “ desired position. Each heater warms the seat most quickly with the “ ” mark on the in the furthest-forward adjustment dial position. An indicator to the for each seat heater adjustment dial illuminates when that seat heater is activated. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, to the always turn the adjustment dial most rearward position so that ” mark reaches to the “OFF” position.


light next


the “


Rear seats


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WARNING


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.


WARNING


Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat 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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& Armrest (if equipped)


To lower the armrest, pull the top edge of the armrest down.


WARNING


To avoid serious injury, passengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion.


& Head restraint adjustment Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head restraints.


WARNING


. Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. Therefore, when you remove the head restraints, you must reinstall all head re- straints to protect vehicle occu- pants.


. All occupants, including the dri- ver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to mini- mize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.


! Rear windows side seating position


1) Head restraint 2) Release button


To remove: While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint. To install: Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks.


! Rear center seating position


CAUTION


The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the click position.


To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. To remove: While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint. To install: Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks.


When the rear-center seating position is occupied, raise the head restraint to an appropriate position depending on your sitting height. When the rear center seat- ing position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibi- lity.


& Folding down the rear seat-


back


WARNING


. After returning the rear seatback to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion.


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And make certain that shoulder belts are fully visible.


the


. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area or trunk. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.


. Secure all objects and especially long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneu- ver or a rapid acceleration.


! 4-door models


1. Lower the head restraints.


2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the


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1) When not used (lowest position) 2) When used (click position)


1) Head restraint 2) Release button


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release strap 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.


You can keep the seatbacks locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.


In this case, perform the following steps to fold the seatback down again. 1. Open the trunk lid. Refer to “Trunk lid (4-door)” F2-23. 2. Access the lock release strap from the trunk, and fold the seatback forward while pulling the strap down.


! 5-door models


1. Lower the head restraints.


1. Pull the lock release strap behind the seatback out from its holder. 2. Raise the seatback until it locks into place with the lock release strap hanging in the trunk. Make sure that the seatback is securely locked.


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.


Seatbelts


& Seatbelt safety tips


WARNING


. All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Other- wise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or acci- dent.


. All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury.


. Each seatbelt


is designed to support only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more persons – even children. Other- wise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.


. Replace all seatbelt assemblies including retractors and attach- ing hardware worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The entire as- sembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.


. 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 recommend that ALL children (including 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 appropriate for the child’s height and weight.


Secure ALL types of child re- straint devices (including for- ward 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.


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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-21.


Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seatbelt by the front passenger when any of the SRS frontal, side and curtain airbags deploy.


! Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle. Refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-21.


! 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 positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.


If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating posi-


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tions 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 securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child’s waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned, a child restraint system should be used. Never place the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back.


! Expectant mothers


Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist.


& Emergency Locking Retrac-


Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.


tor (ELR)


The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.


& Automatic/Emergency Lock-


ing Retractor (A/ELR)


Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Auto- matic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emer- gency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ locking mode ELR has an additional “Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode” intended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seatbelt cannot be extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as 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


When the child restraint system is re- moved, make sure that the seatbelt retracts fully and the retractor returned 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, refer to “Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt” F1-24.


& Seatbelt warning light


and chime


to “Seatbelt warning light and


Refer chime” F3-13.


& Fastening the seatbelt


WARNING


. Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury.


. Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a colli- sion, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen.


. Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint 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 posi- tion while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks 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 internal injury or death.


. 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.


WARNING


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.


CAUTION


Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weath- er; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool.


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! Front seatbelts


1. Adjust the seat position according to the following procedure. Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seat- back to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.


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Insert the tongue plate into the buckle


4. until you hear a click.


! Adjusting the front seat shoulder


belt anchor height


WARNING


When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision.


! Unfastening the seatbelt


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.


The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for the driver/front passenger. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.


To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Pull the release knob and slide the anchor down.


Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place.


Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.


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! Unfastening the seatbelt


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.


Push the button on the buckle.


Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.


! Rear seatbelts (except rear center


seatbelt on 5-door models)


1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it, then pull it out slowly again.


Insert the tongue plate into the buckle

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