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slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops be- fore 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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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 weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool.

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4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoul- der belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

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n Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor

height

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To lower the anchor height, push the release button and slide the anchor down. To raise the anchor height, slide the anchor up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.

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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 col- lision.

n Unfastening the seatbelt

Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are

retracted properly to avoid catching the belt web- bing in the door. B Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on

Wagon)

1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops be- fore 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.

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3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoul- der belt. 5. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

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n Adjusting the rear seat shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating positions only)

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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 col- lision.

n Unfastening the seatbelt

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To adjust the an- chor height, push the release button and slide the anchor up or down. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.

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Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt web- bing in the door. B Rear center seatbelt on Wagon

1) Center seatbelt tongue plate 2) Connector (tongue) 3) Connector (buckle) 4) Center seatbelt buckle

WARNING

Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, espe- cially when inserting the connector’s tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right-hand side), always check that the webbing is not twisted.

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1. Remove the tongue plate from the belt holder lo- cated under the right rear quarter glass and pull out the seatbelt slowly.

WARNING

Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles. If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt (with the connector’s tongue plate not fastened to the connector’s buckle on the right-hand side), it cannot prop- erly restrain the wearer in position in an acci- dent, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

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2. After drawing out the seatbelt, pass it through the belt guide as follows: First insert one edge of the belt into the open gap in the comfort guide; then slide the rest of the belt in, so that the whole belt fits inside.

3. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, insert the connector (tongue) attached at the web- bing end into the buckle on the right-hand side until a click is heard. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

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4. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the cen- ter seatbelt buckle marked “CENTER” on the left- hand side until it clicks.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoul- der belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

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n Unfastening the seatbelt

Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to unfasten the seat- belt. NOTE When the seatback is folded down for greater luggage space, it is necessary to disconnect the connector.

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slot in the connector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will disconnect from the buckle.

2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the re- tractor while it is rolling up. Insert the tongue plate into the belt holder.

CAUTION

D Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seat- belt too quickly. Otherwise, the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim. D Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim.

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J Seatbelt maintenance To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and luke- warm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength. Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Replace the seatbelts even if only minor dam- age is found.

CAUTION

D Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemi- cals and particularly battery acid. D Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from op- erating properly.

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Front seatbelt pretensioners

The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. The pretensioner sensor also serves as the frontal SRS airbag sensor. If the sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a frontal colli- sion, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the retractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively restrains the front seat occupant. When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, an oper- – CONTINUED – 1-27

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ating noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occurrences are nor- mal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced. NOTE D Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to activate in minor frontal impacts, in side or rear impacts or in roll-over accidents. D The driver’s seat and passenger’s seat preten- sioners and frontal SRS airbag operate simulta- neously. D Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. In the event that a preten- sioner is activated, both the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be replaced only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assem- blies, use only genuine SUBARU parts. D If either front seatbelt does not retract or can- not be pulled out due to a malfunction or activa- tion of the pretensioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

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D If the front seatbelt retractor assembly or sur- rounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. D When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it has seatbelt preten- sioners by alerting him to the contents of this section.

WARNING

D To obtain maximum protection, the occu- pants should sit in an upright position with their seatbelts properly fastened. Refer to the “Seatbelts” section in this chapter. D Do not modify, remove or strike the front seatbelt retractor assemblies or surrounding area. This could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioners or could make the system inoperative, possibly resulting in serious injury. Seatbelt pretensioners have no user-serviceable parts. For required servicing of front seatbelt retractors equipped with seat- belt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. D When discarding front seatbelt retractor assemblies or scrapping the entire car due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult your SUBARU dealer.

J System monitors

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi- ness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with the SRS airbag system. There- fore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt preten- sioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illu- minate. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. The following components are monitored by the indi- cator:

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D Front sub sensor (Right hand side) D Front sub sensor (Left hand side) D Airbag control module (including impact sensors) D Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side) D Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger’s side) D All related wiring In the event of a malfunction indicated by any of fol- lowing, the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer the system checked. Unless checked and repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and SRS airbag will not function reli- ably: D Flashing or flickering of the indicator light. D No illumination of the warning light when the igni- tion switch is first turned to the “ON” position. D Continuous illumination of the warning light. D Illumination of the warning light while driving.

to have

J System servicing

WARNING

D When discarding a seatbelt retractor assem- bly or scrapping the entire car damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. D Tampering with or disconnecting the sys- tem’s wiring could result in accidental activa-

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sioner does not operate, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

J Precautions against vehicle modifica-

tion

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following modifica- tions. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pretension- ers. D Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end. D Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. D Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the tire placard attached to the driver’s door jamb.

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle.

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tion of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insulation and the connectors of the system are yellow for easy identification. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems. For required servicing of the seat- belt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.

CAUTION

The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the SRS airbag control mod- ule including the impact sensors is located under the center console. If you need service or repair in those areas or near the front seat- belt retractors, we recommend that you have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work.

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Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compatible with your vehicle and is appropriate for the child’s age and size. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt (except those covered under the section in this manual, entitled “Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchor- ages”). Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraints are not properly secured in the ve- hicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating positions. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving.

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WARNING

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap or in his or her 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 passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally, holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.

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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, es- pecially 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. For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. You should choose a restraint device which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

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WARNING

Children should be properly restrained at all times. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on any seat. Unrestrained children will be thrown forward during sudden stop or in an accident and can be injured seriously. Additionally, children standing up or kneeling on or in front of the front seat are exposed another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.

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WARNING

D Child restraint systems and seatbelts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it. D Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child re- straint systems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or acci- dent; it can strike and injure vehicle occu- pants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

WARNING

SRS

AIRBAG,

SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFE- TY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIR- BAG.

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ing Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR. 6. Before having a child sit in the child restraint sys- tem, move it back and forth to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt. 7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR properly function- ing).

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J Installing child restraint systems with

seatbelt

1. Set the child restraint system in the seating posi- tion. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint system. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle. 4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock-

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the retractor. That function is restored by allow- ing the seatbelt to retract fully.

WARNING

When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.

If the child restraint system requires a top tether, latch the hook onto the top tether anchor and tighten the top tether. See the “Top tether anchorages” for additional instructions. 8. To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer. NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of

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J Installation of child restraint systems

by use of lower and tether anchor- ages

Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper anchorages (tether anchor- ages) for accommodating such child restraint sys- tems.

Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint systems are se- cured to the designated anchorages provided on the vehicle body.

The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system only on the rear seat win- dow-side seating positions. For each window-side seating position, two lower anchorages are pro- vided.

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The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are pro- vided for all the seating positions (middle and both window-side ones) of the rear seat.

You will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower anchorages (bars).

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ages), firmly tighten the straps after connecting the connectors. 3. Connect the top tether hook to the tether anchor- age and firmly tighten the tether. For information on how to set the top tether, read the following “Top tether anchorages”. 4. Before seating a child in the child restraint sys- tem, try to move seat back and forth to verify that it is held securely in position. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer.

WARNING

When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.

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Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback. ” marks to locate the two lower an- 1. Use the “ chorages (bars) for the position where you want to install the child restraint system. 2. While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer, connect the connectors of the child restraint system to the lower anchorages. When the connectors are fastened, make sure that the adjacent seatbelts are not caught. If your child restraint system is of a flexible attach- ment type (which uses tether straps to connect the child restraint system proper to the lower anchor-

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1) For left seat 2) For center seat 3) For right seat

Sedan: Three anchorages are installed on the rear shelf.

1) For left seat 2) For center seat 3) For right seat

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anchorages for each of the two window-side seating positions on the rear wall of the cargo area. B To hook the top tether

n Wagon

n Sedan

1. Remove the rear seat headrest at the seating position where the child restraint system has been installed with the seatbelt or lower anchorages; lift up the headrest while pressing the release button. Store the headrest in the cargo area. Avoid placing the headrest in the passenger compartment to pre- vent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn.

F: Front of vehicle 1) Top tether hook 2) Upper anchorage

Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint sys- tem to the appropriate upper anchorage. Tighten the top tether securely.

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Center F: Front of vehicle 1) Top tether hook 2) Upper anchorage

Window-side F: Front of vehicle 1) Top tether hook 2) Upper anchorage

2. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the appropriate upper anchorage. 3. Tighten the top tether securely.

CAUTION

Always remove the headrest when mounting a child restraint system with a top tether. Other- wise, it may not be possible to fasten the top tether tightly.

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*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

*SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is used because the airbag system sup- plements the vehicle’s seatbelts.

J Vehicle with driver’s and front pas-

senger’s SRS airbags and lap/shoul- der restraints

Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in addition to a lap/shoulder belt at each front seating position. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) consists of two airbags (driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags) or four airbags (driver’s and front passen- ger’s frontal airbags and driver’s and front passen- ger’s side airbags). These SRS airbags are designed only as a sup- plement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt.

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WARNING

D To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only as a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see the “Seatbelts” sec- tions in this chapter. D Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Because the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed – faster than the blink of an eye – and force to protect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag can in- jure 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 braking. Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer mi- nor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deployment force. D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for de- ployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steer- ing wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. D Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those ob- jects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the car and cause injury.

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WARNING

D 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, es- pecially 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. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats

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CAUTION

D When the SRS airbag deploys, some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. If you or your passengers have breathing problems af- ter SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly. D A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burnt if they come into direct contact with the hot gas.

NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to ex- plain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting him to the applicable section in this owner’s manual.

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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. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, see the “Child re- straint systems” section in this chapter. D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s 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.

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1) Airbag control module

(including impact sensors)

2) Airbag module (driver’s side) 3) Airbag module (passenger’s

side)

4) Front sub sensor (left hand

side)

5) Front sub sensor (right hand

side)

6) Side airbag module

(driver’s side — if equipped)

7) Side airbag module

(passenger’s side — if equipped)

8) Side airbag sensor (driver’s

side — if equipped) 9) Side airbag sensor

(passenger’s side — if equipped)

10) Airbag wiring (yellow) 11) Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s

side)

12) Seatbelt pretensioner

(passenger’s side)

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WARNING

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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J SRS frontal airbag The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the cen- ter portion of the steering wheel. The passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark. In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reducing the im- pact on the driver’s and front passenger’s head and chest.

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WARNING

WARNING

Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can in- jure or even kill the child.

Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.

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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 toward the front of the car during pre-accident braking.

WARNING

The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for de- ployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steer- ing 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.

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WARNING

Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dashboard. If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be pro- pelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.

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WARNING

Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mirror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those ob- jects could become projectiles that could seri- ously injure vehicle occupants.

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B Operation

A) Driver’s side B) Passenger’s side 1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs.

2) After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate

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The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. If the front sub sensors inside the both front fenders and the impact sensors in the airbag control module detect a certain predetermined amount of force dur- ing a frontal collision, the control module sends sig- nals to the frontal airbag modules instructing them to inflate the SRS frontal airbags. Then both airbag modules produce gas, which instantly inflates driv- er’s and passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. After the deployment, the SRS airbags immediately start to deflate so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. The time required from detecting impact to the deflation of the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploys to- gether with driver’s SRS frontal airbag even when no one occupies the front passenger’s seat. 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 ob- scuring vision and will not interfere with the driver’s ability to maintain control of the vehicle. When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be

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released. These occurrences are normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not touch the SRS airbag system compo- nents around the steering wheel and dash- board with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the com- ponents can be very hot as a result of deploy- ment.

The SRS frontal airbag is designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. It is basically not designed to deploy in lesser frontal impacts because the neces- sary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, it is basically not designed to deploy in side or rear impacts or in roll-over accidents be- cause deployment of the SRS frontal airbag would not help the occupant in those situations. The SRS airbag is designed to function on a one-time-only basis. SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the passenger compartment during a collision. That level differs from one type of

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collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself. n When will the SRS frontal airbag most likely

deploy?

n At what other times might the SRS frontal air-

bag deploy?

A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates the SRS frontal airbag. The SRS frontal airbag will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and magnitude to the above-mentioned collision.

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hicle plunges into a deep ditch, is severely bumped or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).

n When is the SRS frontal airbag unlikely to

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pole or sign pole, or if it slides under a truck’s load bed, or if it sustains an oblique offset frontal impact, the SRS frontal airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

n When will the SRS frontal airbag not deploy?

The SRS frontal airbag is basically not designed to deploy if the vehicle is struck from side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it is in- volved in a low-speed frontal collision.

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J SRS side airbag (if equipped) The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the im- pact on the occupant’s chest and head.

WARNING

The SRS side airbag is designed as only a supplement to the primary protection pro- vided by the seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also impor- tant to wear your seatbelt to help avoid inju- ries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright position.

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1) First impact

2) Second impact

In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once, the SRS frontal airbag deploys only once. Example: In the case of a double collision, first with another vehicle, then against a concrete wall in im- mediate succession, once the SRS frontal airbag is activated on the first impact, it will not be activated on the second.

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WARNING

WARNING

Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. It could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment.

Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to ei- ther front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the door, and it provides protection by deploying rapid- ly (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 in- juries if your head or other body parts are too close to the SRS side airbag.

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WARNING

Never allow a child to kneel on the front pas- senger’s seat facing the side window or to wrap his/her arms around the front seatback. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/her head or arms or other body parts are too close to the SRS side airbag. Since your vehicle is also equipped with a passenger’s SRS frontal air- bag, 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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WARNING

WARNING

Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either SRS side airbags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags. In the event of the SRS side airbag deployment, they could be propelled dangerously toward the vehicle’s occupants and cause injuries.

Do not put any kind of cover or clothes or oth- er objects over either front seatback and do not attach labels or stickers to the front seat surface on or near the SRS side airbag. They could prevent proper deployment of the SRS side airbag, reducing protection available to the front seat’s occupant.

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B Operation

A) SRS side airbag deploys as soon as a collision

B) After deployment, SRS side airbag starts to deflate

occurs.

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The SRS side airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. Also, the SRS side airbag de- ploys independently of the frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel. An impact sensor is incorporated into each of the vehicle’s center pillars. If either sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a side impact collision, the control module sends a signal to the side airbag module on the impacted side of the vehicle, instructing it to inflate the SRS side air- bag. Then the side airbag module produces gas, which instantly inflates the SRS side airbag. After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detecting impact to the deflation of the SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye.

The SRS side airbag deploys even when no one oc- cupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied. When the SRS side airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal re-

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sult of the deployment. This smoke does not indi- cate a fire in the vehicle.

n When will the SRS side airbag most likely

deploy?

CAUTION

Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

The SRS side airbag is designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision. It is basically not designed to deploy in lesser side impact. Also, it is basically not designed to deploy in frontal or rear impacts be- cause SRS side airbag deployment would not help the occupant in those situations. Each SRS side airbag is designed to function on a one-time-only basis. SRS side airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the passenger compartment during a side impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.

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n When is the SRS side airbag unlikely to deploy?

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 vicin- ity 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

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n When will the SRS side airbag not deploy?

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There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS side airbag deployment. In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

1) The vehicle is involved in a frontal collision with

another vehicle (moving or stationary).

2) The vehicle is struck from behind.

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The SRS side airbag is basically not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Examples of such acci- dents are illustrated.

J SRS airbag system monitors

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. Example: In the case of a double side impact colli- sion, 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.

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi- ness of the SRS airbag system while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light “AIRBAG” will show normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. The following components are monitored by the indi- cator: D Front sub sensor (Right hand side) D Front sub sensor (Left hand side) D Airbag control module (including impact sensors) D Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side)

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if

if

D Frontal airbag module (Passenger’s side) D Side airbag sensor (Driver’s side — if equipped) D Side airbag sensor (Passenger’s side — equipped) D Side airbag module (Driver’s side — if equipped) D Side airbag module (Passenger’s side — equipped) D Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side) D Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger’s side) D All related wiring In the event of a malfunction indicated by any of fol- lowing, the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer the system checked. Unless checked and repaired, the SRS airbags will not function reliably: D Flashing or flickering of the indicator light. D No illumination of the warning light when the igni- tion switch is first turned to the “ON” position. D Continuous illumination of the warning light. D Illumination of the warning light while driving.

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J SRS airbag system servicing

WARNING

D When discarding an airbag module or scrap- ping the entire car damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. D The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable parts. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could re- sult in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system 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 be- low, we recommend that you have an autho- rized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas. D Under the center console D Inside each front fender D Steering wheel and column and nearby areas D Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s side and nearby areas D Each front seat and nearby area (only for ve- hicles with SRS side airbags) D Inside each center pillar

In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, re- placement of the system should be performed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When the components of the SRS airbag system are re- placed, 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 driver’s door jamb.

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NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. D The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which the SRS frontal airbags did not deploy. D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger’s frontal airbag cover is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. In addition, if your vehicle is equipped with SRS side airbags, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible in the following cases. D Either center pillar or a nearby area of the ve- hicle was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag did not deploy. D The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged.

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CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following modifica- tions. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. D Attachment of any equipment (brush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front end. D Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. D Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the tire placard attached to the driver’s door jamb. D Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the side body (for vehicles with side airbags only).

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any accessory parts to your vehicle.

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J Precautions against vehicle modifica-

tion

WARNING

D To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes following modifications:

D Installation of custom steering wheels D Attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard D Installation of custom seats (for vehicles with SRS side airbags only) D Replacement of seat fabric or leather (for vehicles with SRS side airbags only) D Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat (for vehicles with SRS side airbags only)

D Installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could in- terfere with proper operation of the SRS air- bag system.

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Door locks

Key number

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Locking and unlocking from the outside Locking and unlocking from the inside

Power door locking switches

(if equipped)

Security system (if equipped)

Locking the doors Unlocking the doors Illuminated entry Sounding a panic alarm Selecting audible signal operation Replacing the battery Replacing lost transmitters

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To open and close the trunk lid from outside To open the trunk lid from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System operation Arming the system Disarming the system Sounding a panic alarm Valet mode Passive arming

Child safety locks Windows

Power windows Trunk lid (Sedan)

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To cancel the trunk lid release Internal trunk lid release handle

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The valet key fits only the ignition switch and driver’s door lock. You can keep the trunk and glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.

J Key number The key number is stamped on the metal plate attached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.

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Keys

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. D Ignition switch D Doors D Trunk (sedan) or Rear gate (wagon) D Glove box

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J Locking and unlocking from the out-

side

1) Lock

2) Unlock

To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the front. Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.

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 (wagon) are locked before leaving your vehicle.

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door is unlocked. Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (wagon) are closed before starting to drive.

WARNING

Keep all doors locked when you drive, espe- cially when small children are in your vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident. It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is accidentally opened, and in- truders from unexpectedly opening doors and entering your vehicle.

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NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle when locking the doors from the out- side without the key.

J Locking and unlocking from the

inside

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 forward. The red mark on the lock lever appears when the

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locks, the doors remain locked. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using power door locking switches.

1) Lock

2) Unlock

All doors and the rear gate (wagon) can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side doors. To lock the doors, push the 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

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The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environmental conditions. Range may be reduced near sources of RF interference such as power plants and radio/tele- vision broadcasting towers. The remote keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch to pre- vent accidental lockout.

CAUTION

D Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. D Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the battery. D Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

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Remote keyless entry system (if equipped)

Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle. The remote keyless entry system has the following functions. D Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the wagon) without a key D Sounding a panic alarm D Arming and disarming the security system (if your vehicle is equipped with an optional security sys- tem). See the next section “Security system (if equipped)” for detailed information.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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closed, the horn will sound three times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will automatically lock. NOTE If the “LOCK/ALARM” button is pressed for two seconds or longer, the panic alarm will sound. When in normal circum- stances, press the “LOCK/ALARM” button for less than two seconds. For details on the panic alarm, refer to “Sounding the panic alarm”.

locking the doors

J Unlocking the doors Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two seconds) to unlock the driver’s door. The horn will sound two times. To unlock all other doors (and rear gate on the wagon), briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time within 5
seconds. NOTE If the interval between the first and second pres- ses of (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the system may not respond.

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A: LOCK/ARM button (Orange)

Press to Lock all doors. Press and Hold to activate panic alarm.

B: UNLOCK/DISARM button (Blue)

B1) Press once to Unlock driver’s door. B2) Press a second time to Unlock all other doors

(and rear gate on the Wagon).

C: LED J Locking the doors Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds) to lock all doors (and rear gate on the wagon). The horn will sound one time. If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not fully

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depress

J Selecting audible signal operation Using the horn, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. To turn the audible signal off, unlock the door by pressing the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button and then simultaneously and “UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two se- conds. The horn will sound two times to inform you that the audible signal has been turned off. To turn the audible signal on, unlock the door by pressing the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button and then simultaneously and “UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two se- conds. The horn will sound one time to inform you that the audible signal has been turned on.

“LOCK/ARM”

“LOCK/ARM”

depress

J Replacing the battery When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, transmitter range will begin to decrease and the LED will not illuminate. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

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J Illuminated entry The interior (dome) light and ignition switch light (for turbo models) will illuminate when the “UNLOCK/ DISARM” button is pressed. These lights stay illumi- nated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the doors (or the rear gate on the wagon) is not opened. If the “LOCK/ARM” button is pressed before 30 se- conds have elapsed, these lights will go out. Also, these lights will go out if the key is inserted in the ignition switch. The interior light must be set to the middle position in order for this function to operate.

J Sounding a panic alarm To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button. Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.

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1. Remove the two screws on the back of the trans- mitter case by using a phillips screwdriver. 2. Separate the case. 3. Remove the old battery from the holder.

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1) Positive (+) side facing up

4. Replace with a new battery (Type CR2032 or equivalent) making sure to install the new battery with the positive (+) side facing up. 5. Install the back half of the transmitter case. 6. Reinstall the two screws on the back of the trans- mitter case. After the battery is replaced, the transmitter must be synchronized with the keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “LOCK/ARM” or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button six times to synchro- nize the unit.

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CAUTION

To enter the programming mode:

D Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when replacing the battery. D Be careful not to damage the printed circuit board in the transmitter when replacing the battery.

J Replacing lost transmitters If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase addi- tional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), you should re-program all of your transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. B 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 system can learn up to four unique transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or different.

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1. Press “UNLOCK/DISARM” button to disarm the security system. (If your vehicle is equipped with the optional security system.)

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2. Open the driver’s door and sit in the driver’s seat. 3. Close the driver’s door.

1) ON

2) LOCK

4. Place the ignition key into the ignition switch and cycle the switch from LOCK to ON ten times within 15 seconds. Be sure to stop at the LOCK position. The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in the transmitter programming mode. NOTE You must finish the next step (opening the driv- er’s door) within 45 seconds of starting this pro- cedures.

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To program the transmitters:

1. Open the driver’s door. 2. Close the driver’s door.

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1) Press any button.

3. Press and release any button on the transmitter that you wish to program into the system. The horn will sound two times to indicate that the transmitter has been programmed. Any additional transmitters can also be programmed at this time. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for an addi- tional transmitter. To exit the programming mode: 1. After all of your transmitters are programmed, re- move the key from the ignition switch. The horn will sound three times to indicate that the system has exited the programming mode.

2. Make sure that the keyless entry system properly operates by operating each transmitter. B Deleting old transmitter codes The control unit of the keyless entry system has four memory locations to store transmitter codes, giving it the ability to operate with up to four transmitters. When you lose a transmitter, the lost transmitter’s code remains in the memory. For security reasons, lost transmitter codes should be deleted from the memory. To delete old transmitter codes, program four trans- mitter codes into the system. If you have only one current transmitter, program it four times. If you have two current transmitters, program each one twice. If you have three current transmitters, program two of them once and the third one twice. This process will leave only current transmitter codes in the system’s memory. NOTE Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while you are programming your transmitters, it is possible that their transmitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them unauthorized

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access to your vehicle.

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D Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g. breaking glass or forced entry). Note that there are two alarm levels for shock: warning and alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibra- tions and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and two flashes on the lights as a deterrent to would be vandals. In alarm mode, higher levels of shock are detected and the system will go into full alarm. D Ignition switch being turned on while in armed state. NOTE With the valet mode selected, the security sys- tem does not operate and the parking lights do not flash when the remote transmitter is used for locking and unlocking. The security system indi- cator light in the combination meter flashes twice per second to show that the valet mode is selected. For details, refer to “Valet mode” in this section.

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Security system (if equipped)

The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the parking lights flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also inter- rupted to prevent starting the vehicle without a key. The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter. The system does not operate when the key is in- serted into the ignition switch.

J System operation The security system will give the following alarm in- dications when triggered: D The parking lights will flash and the horn will sound intermittently. In addition, the starter motor will not operate. D The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds; however, the alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarm will continue for six times if any sensor continues to be activated. The alarm is triggered by: D Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid (vehicle equipped with trunk light only).

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J Arming the system B To arm the system using remote transmitter 1. Close all windows. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood (and the trunk lid) are locked. 5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on the wagon).

1) Press to Arm the system. 2) Press to Disarm the system.

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Security system-indicator light

6. Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds). All doors (and the rear gate on the wagon) will lock, the horn will sound one time, the parking lights will flash one time and the indica- tor light starts flashing slowly (approximately once every two seconds). If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not fully closed, the horn sounds three times, the parking lights flash three times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you close the door, the system will automatically arm and doors will automatically lock.

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parking lights will flash one time and the indicator light will start flashing slowly (approximately once every two seconds) to inform you that the system has armed. NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood and/or the windows are opened. Always make sure that they are fully closed before arm- ing the system.

J Disarming the system Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two seconds) on the remote transmitter. The driver’s door will unlock, the horn will sound two times, the parking lights will flash two times and the indicator light will go off. To unlock all other doors (and the rear gate on the wagon), briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time. B Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmit- ter (i.e. the transmitter is lost, broken or the transmit- ter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system without using the transmitter.

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B To arm the system using power door locking