2013 Subaru Impreza Owners Manual

airbag ON and OFF indicators from work- ing properly. Check that the indicators work properly. When the OFF indicator turns off and the ON indicator illuminates, the front passen- ger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. Remove luggage and electronic devices from the front passenger’s seat. NOTE This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause interference. If this device causes inter- ference, consult the nearest SUBARU dealer. Also, for maintenance of the system, consult the nearest SUBARU dealer. A copy of the original declara- tion of conformity can be found in chapter 13. ! Conditions in which front passen-

ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not activated

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following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat: . The seat is empty. . The seat is equipped with an appro- priate child restraint system and an infant is restrained in it. (See WARNING that follows.) . The front passenger’s occupant detec- tion system is malfunctioning.

WARNING

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SRS FRON- TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be sure to install it in the REAR seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recommended that any forward fa- cing child seat or booster seat be installed in the REAR seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seated in the REAR seat. This is because children sitting in the front passenger’s seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag de- ploy. REAR seats are the safest place for children.

CAUTION

When the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an infant in an appro- priate child restraint system, ob- serve the following precautions. Failure to do so may interfere with the proper operation of the occu- pant detection system, activating the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by the infant in the child restraint system. . Do not place any article (includ- ing electronic devices) on the seat other than the infant in the child restraint system.

. Do not place more than one infant in the child restraint sys- tem.

! If the front passenger’s frontal air- bag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)

Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” the front passenger’s frontal position if airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an

infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat). Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By referring to the child restraint manufac- turer’s recommendations as well as the child restraint system installation proce- dures in “Child restraint systems” F1-25, correctly install the child restraint system. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and make sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates.

If still the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off, take the following actions. . Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint system and the child occupant. . Ensure that the backward-forward po- sition and seatback of front passenger’s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth.

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off after taking relevant corrective actions de- scribed above, relocate the child restraint system to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

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NOTE When a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult is seated in the front passenger’s seat, the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag depending on the occupant’s seating posture. Children should always wear a seatbelt when sitting in the seat irre- spective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is acti- vated (the ON indicator remains illumi- nated while the OFF indicator turns off), take the following actions. . Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant.

If the ON indicator still remains illumi- nated while the OFF indicator turns off despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the child/ small adult in the rear seat and im- mediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspection, it is recommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the rear seat. Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should always wear the

seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated. ! Conditions in which front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment upon impact when any of the following condi- tions are met regarding the front passen- ger’s seat. . When the seat is occupied by an adult. . When certain items (e.g. jug of water) are placed on the seat.

! If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator illuminates and the ON indicator turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult

This can be caused by the adult incor- rectly sitting in the front passenger’s seat. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/ her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, take the following actions.

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. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. . Make sure that the front passenger does not use a blanket, seat cushion, seat cover, seat heater or massager, etc. . If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or should sit in a rear seat. . Next, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to complete self-checking. Following the system check, both indica- tors turn off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indicator should illuminate while the OFF indicator remains off.

If the OFF indicator still remains illumi- nated while the ON indicator remains off, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. ! How to contact the vehicle manu- facturer concerning modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the advanced airbag system (U.S. only)

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steering column, tire, suspension or floor the panel can affect SUBARU advanced airbag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the following SUBARU distributors.

the operation of

There are currently no SUBARU distribu- tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the SUBARU distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle.

Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Dealer Services Department P.O. Box 6000
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)

Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, Honolulu, HI 96819
808-839-2273

Shen’s Corporation dba Prestige Automo- bile 491, East Marine Drive, Route 1 Dededo, Guam 671-633-2698

Trebol Motors P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910
787-793-2828

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! Operation

A) Driver’s side B) Passenger’s side 1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs. 2) After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver’s vision is not

obstructed.

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The SRS airbags can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is designed to determine the activation or deactivation condition of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag depending on the characteristic of item(s) or person on the front passenger’s seat monitored by the front passenger’s occu- pant detection system sensor. For this reason, only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag may deploy in the event of a collision, but this does not mean failure of the system.

If the front sub sensors and the impact sensors in the airbag control module detect a predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the control module sends signals to the airbag module(s) (only driver’s module or both driver’s and front passenger’s modules) instructing the module(s) to inflate the SRS frontal airbag(s). On driver’s side, the SRS knee airbag also inflates with the SRS frontal airbag.

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The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags use dual stage inflators. The two inflators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or simulta- neously, depending on the severity of impact, in the case of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag and depending on the severity of impact and the characteristic of item(s) or person on the seat in the case the front passenger’s SRS frontal of airbag.

After deployment, the SRS airbag imme- diately starts 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 short- er than the blink of an eye. Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys and the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy, the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioners operate at the same time.

Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS airbag would activate in a non-accident situation, should it occur, the SRS airbag will deflate quickly, not obscuring vision interfere with the driver’s and will not ability to maintain control of the vehicle.

When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and

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

CAUTION

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

SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the passen- ger compartment during a collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself. ! Example of accident in which the

driver’s/driver’s and front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy

lesser

frontal

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are de- signed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. They are not designed to deploy in most impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, they are not designed to deploy in most side or rear impacts or in most roll-over accidents because deployment of only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations. The driver’s and front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed to function on a one-time-only basis.

A head-on collision against a thick con- crete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19
mph (20 to 30 km/h) or higher activates only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s) will also be acti- vated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal in fashion and

impact similar

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magnitude to the collision described above.

! Examples of the types of accidents

in which it is possible that the driver’s/driver’s and front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will de- ploy

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Only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, is severely impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s

and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

The vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole. The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck. The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal impact. The vehicle sustains an offset collision. The vehicle strikes an object move or deform, such as a parked vehicle.

that can

frontal

There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require deployment of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s In the event of SRS frontal airbag(s). accidents like those illustrated, the dri- ver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depend- ing on the level of accident forces in- volved.

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! Examples of the types of accidents

in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will basically not deploy

in most cases if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision.

First impact

1) 2) Second impact

In an accident where the vehicle is the driver’s impacted more than once, and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double collision, first with another vehicle, then against a concrete wall in immediate succession, once either or both of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are activated on the first impact, it/they will not be activated on the second impact.

The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed not to deploy

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& SRS side airbag and SRS

curtain airbag

The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. In a moderate to severe side impact the SRS side airbag on the collision, impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s chest and waist. The SRS side airbag operates only for front seat occupants. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located at the top of each center pillar. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the side window and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s head. In a rollover, SRS curtain airbags on both sides of the vehicle deploy between the occupant and the side window and sup- plement the seatbelt by reducing the impact to the occupant’s head.

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WARNING

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed only to be a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. They do not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also impor- tant to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright position.

WARNING

. Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to either front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the

door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. However, the force of SRS side airbag deployment may cause injuries if your head or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag.

. Since your vehicle is equipped with SRS curtain airbags, do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the front or rear door on either side. Also, do not put your head, arms or hands out of the window. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat), and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact. For XV CROSS- TREK models, the SRS curtain airbags also deploy in the event of a rollover. However, the force of its deployment may cause injuries if your head is too close to it.

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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.

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WARNING

. Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger’s seat facing the side window or to wrap his/ her arms around the front seat seatback. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously be- cause his/her head or arms or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag. Since your vehicle is also equipped with a front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyway and should be properly re- strained at all times.

. Never allow a child to kneel on any passenger’s seat facing the side window or put their head, arms and hands out of the win- dow. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS curtain airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/ her head is close to the SRS curtain airbag.

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WARNING

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

. Do not attach a hands-free micro- phone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side win- dow, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.

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A hands-free microphone or other accessory in such a loca- tion could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the curtain airbag, or it could prevent correct deployment of the curtain airbag. In either case, the result could be serious injuries.

. Never hang or place coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects near the side windows. If such items are present when the SRS curtain airbags deploy, they could be thrown through the passenger compartment and cause serious injuries. They could also prevent proper opera- tion of the SRS curtain airbags.

WARNING

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

! Operation

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags

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deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. There- fore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys independently of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel.

An impact sensor, which senses impact force, is located in each of the following locations. . In the left and right front doors . In the left and right center pillars . In the left and right rear wheel houses . Under the rear center seat For XV CROSSTREK models, a rollover sensor is also located inside the airbag control module.

If the impact sensor that is located under the rear center seat and one of the center pillar impact sensors or front door impact sensors together sense an impact force above a predetermined level in a side collision, the control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate regardless of whether the rear wheel house impact sensor on the same side senses an impact.

If the impact sensor that is located under

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the rear center seat and one of the rear wheel house impact sensors together sense an impact force above a predeter- mined level in a side collision, the control module causes only the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate.

For XV CROSSTREK models, if the roll- over sensor detects rollover of the vehicle, the control module inflates the SRS curtain airbags on both sides. At this time, the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioners also operate at the same time.

After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye.

The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied.

When the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occur-

rences are a normal result of the deploy- ment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the compo- nents can be very hot as a result of deployment. After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain airbag system (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat). Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser side impact. Also, they are not designed to deploy in most frontal or most rear impacts because SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment would not help the occupant in those situations.

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For XV CROSSTREK models, the SRS curtain airbags are also designed to deploy when the vehicle is in an extremely inclined state such as during a rollover. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser inclined state.

Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed to function on a one- time-only basis.

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment depend on the level of force experienced in the passenger compart- ment during a side impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.

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! Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy.

! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy.

Except XV CROSSTREK models

A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side airbag.

A severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat activates the SRS curtain airbag.

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1)

2) 3)

The vehicle is involved in a severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof. The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curb- stone laterally.

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side

airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy (XV CROSSTREK models).

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1) Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling

2) 3)

It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustra- tion.

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely

to deploy.

Except XV CROSSTREK models

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1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle. The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.

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

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1)

2)

3)

4)

The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment. The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object. The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.

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

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! Examples of the types of accidents

in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag is not designed to deploy in most cases

2) 3)

The vehicle is struck from behind. The vehicle pitches end over end.

In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases.

and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second.

& SRS airbag system monitors

First impact

1) 2) Second impact A) SRS curtain airbag B) SRS side airbag

In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by illuminating for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

The following components are monitored by the indicator: . Front sub sensor

– Right-hand side

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– Left-hand side

. Airbag control module (including im- pact sensor [all models] and rollover sensor [XV CROSSTREK models]) . Frontal airbag module

– Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side

. Knee airbag module (driver’s side) . Side airbag sensor

– Center pillar right-hand side – Center pillar left-hand side

. Front door impact sensor

– Right-hand side – Left-hand side

. Side airbag module

– Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side

. Curtain airbag sensor

– Rear wheel house right-hand side – Rear wheel house left-hand side

. Curtain airbag module

– Right-hand side – Left-hand side

. Satellite safing sensor (under the rear center seat) . Seatbelt pretensioner

– Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side

. Lap belt pretensioner ger’s side in XV CROSSTREK models)

(front passen-

. Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen- ger’s side) . Front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor . Front passenger’s occupant detection control module . Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator . All related wiring

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. Immediately take your vehi- cle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury. . Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

. No illumination of

the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position the

. Continuous illumination of

warning light

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. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

& SRS airbag system servicing

WARNING

. When discarding an airbag mod- ule or scrapping the entire vehi- cle damaged by a collision, con- sult your SUBARU dealer.

. The SRS airbag has no user- serviceable parts. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper- ing with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury.

CAUTION

If you need service or repair in areas indicated in the following list, have the work performed by an author-

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ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air- bag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas. . Under the center console . On both the right and left sides at

the front of the vehicle

. Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

. Bottom of the steering column

and nearby areas

. Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s side and nearby areas

. Each front seat and nearby area . Inside each center pillar . Inside each front door . In each roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) . Between the rear seat cushion and rear wheel house on each side

. Under the rear center seat

In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, replacement of the system should be performed only by an author- ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo- nents of the SRS airbag system are

replaced, use only genuine SUBARU parts. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. . The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags did not deploy. . The pad of the steering wheel, the cover over the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, or either roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged. . The center pillar, front door, rear wheel house or rear sub frame, or an area near these parts, was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy. . The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged. . The rear part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which no SRS airbag was deployed.

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-65

& Precautions against vehicle

modification

WARNING

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

wheels

. Attachment of additional materials to the dashboard . Installation of custom seats . Replacement of seat

fabric or

trim

leather

. Installation of additional fabric or

leather on the front seat

. Attachment of a hands-free mi- crophone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.

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etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body.

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

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. Installation of additional electri- cal/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. . Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genu- ine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.

. Modification of

the suspension

system or front end structure.

. Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for indivi- dual vehicle models in this Own- er’s Manual.

. Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors,

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2-2
Keys ..................................................................... 2-2
Key number plate................................................ 2-2
Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-3
Security indicator light ........................................ 2-3
Key replacement ................................................. 2-3
Door locks ........................................................... 2-3
Locking and unlocking from the outside .............. 2-5
Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-5
Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-6
Power door locking switches............................. 2-6
Key lock-in prevention function ........................... 2-7
Remote keyless entry system ............................ 2-8
Locking the doors ............................................... 2-9
Unlocking the doors ............................................ 2-9
Opening the trunk lid/unlocking rear gate ............ Vehicle finder function......................................... 2-9
Sounding a panic alarm...................................... 2-10
Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-10
Replacing the battery ......................................... 2-10
Replacing lost transmitters ................................. 2-11
Alarm system ..................................................... 2-12
System operation ............................................... 2-12

Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system ............................................................ Arming the system ............................................ Disarming the system ........................................ Valet mode ........................................................ Passive arming.................................................. Tripped sensor identification .............................. Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ Child safety locks .............................................. Windows............................................................. Power window operation by driver ..................... Power window operation by passengers............. Initialization of power window ............................ Trunk lid (4-door) ............................................... To open and close the trunk lid from outside...... To open the trunk lid from inside........................ Internal trunk lid release handle ......................... Rear gate (5-door).............................................. Moonroof (if equipped)...................................... Moonroof switches ............................................ Sun shade .........................................................

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Keys

& Key number plate The key number is stamped on the key number 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. Refer to “Key replacement” F2-3.

1) Master key 2) Submaster key 3) Sub key 4) Key number plate

Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or key case to either key. If it bangs against your knees while you are driving, it could turn the ignition switch from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, thereby stopping the engine.

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Immobilizer

CAUTION

FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not ex- pressly approved by the party re- sponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. Even if an unregistered key fits into the ignition switch and can be turned to the “START” position, the engine will automatically stop after several seconds.

the transponder

Each immobilizer key contains a trans- in which the key’s ID code is ponder stored. When a key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to the “ON” position, transmits the key’s ID code to the immobilizer system’s receiver. the transmitted ID code matches the ID code registered in the immobilizer system, the system allows the engine to be started. Since the ID code is transmitted and acted upon almost in-

If

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stantly, the immobilizer system does not impede normal starting of the engine. If the engine fails to start, pull out the key once before trying again. Refer to “Ignition switch” F3-3. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de- vice may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

. Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may become hot.

. Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

NOTE To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the fol- lowing security precautions: . Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside. . Before leaving your vehicle, close all

windows and the moonroof, and lock the doors and rear gate. . Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehicle. & Security indicator light Refer to “Security indicator light” F3-21.

& Key replacement Your key number plate will be required if you ever need a replacement key made. Any new key must be registered for use with your vehicle’s immobilizer system before it can be used. Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle. One key that has already been registered is required in order to register a new key. If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code still remains in the memory of the vehicle’s immobilizer system. For security reasons, the lost key’s ID code should be erased from the memory. To erase the lost key’s ID code, all keys that will be used are required.

For details about new key registration and erasing the lost key’s ID code, contact your SUBARU dealer.

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Door locks & Locking and unlocking from

the outside

NOTE If you unlock the driver’s door with a key and open the door while the alarm system is armed, the alarm system is triggered and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this case, perform any of the following operations. . Press any button on the remote transmitter. . Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

For details about refer to “Alarm system” F2-12.

the alarm system,

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

To lock the door from outside without the key, the following methods are available.

Locking using lock lever 1) Rotate the lock lever forward. 2) Close the door.

Locking using power door locking switch 1) Press the front side (lock side) of the

power door locking switch.

2) Close the door.

In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) are locked at the same time.

Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) are locked before leaving your vehicle. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle when locking the doors from the outside without the key.

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& Locking and unlocking from

the inside

1) Unlock 2)

Lock

To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward. To unlock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.

The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked.

Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.

Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) are closed before starting to drive.

WARNING

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

& Battery drainage prevention

function

If a door or the rear gate (5-door) is not completely closed, the interior lights will remain illuminated as a result. However, several lights are automatically turned off by the battery drainage prevention func- tion to prevent the battery from dischar- ging. The following interior lights are affected by this function.

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Item

Map lights*1

Switch position

OFF*1

Dome light DOOR

Ignition switch light

Cargo area light

—

DOOR

Automatically turning

off

Approximately 20

minutes later

Approximately 20

minutes later

Approximately 20

minutes later

Approximately 20

minutes later

*1: The battery drainage prevention function affects only the map lights on models with the moonroof, and only when the map light switches are in the OFF position. The map lights on models without the moonroof do not turn off automatically, so push the light switches manually to turn them off.

The operational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting. NOTE . The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as “operational”. . When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that all doors and the rear gate (5-door) are completely closed. . The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the

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key is in the ignition switch.

Power door locking switches

Lock

1) 2) Unlock

All doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) can be locked and unlocked by the power door the driver’s locking switches located at 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 locks, the doors remain locked. NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the

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doors from the outside using the power door locking switches.

& Key lock-in prevention func-

tion

This function prevents the doors from being locked with the key still in the ignition switch. ! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function operational

With the driver’s door open, the doors are automatically kept unlocked even if the front side of the power door locking switch is pressed. ! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function non-operational

. If the lock lever is turned to the front (“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door open and the driver’s door is then closed with the lock lever in that position, the driver’s door is locked. . If driver’s door vehicle, the door is locked.

the spare key is used to lock the the

from the outside of

This function’s operational/non-opera- tional setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

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NOTE When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are holding the key before locking the doors.

Remote keyless entry system

CAUTION

. Do not expose the remote trans- mitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing.

. Do not take the remote transmit- ter apart except when replacing the battery.

. Do not get the remote transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

. When you carry the remote trans- mitter on an airplane, do not press the button of the remote transmitter while in the airplane. When any button of the remote transmitter is pressed, radio waves are sent and may affect the operation of the airplane. When you carry the remote trans- mitter in a bag on an airplane, take measures to prevent the buttons of the remote transmitter from being pressed.

. FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

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responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de- vice may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.

The remote keyless entry system has the following functions. . Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the 5-door) without a key . Unlocking the rear gate on the 5-door without a key . Opening the trunk lid on the 4-door without a key . Sounding a panic alarm . Arming and disarming the alarm sys- tem. For detailed information, to “Alarm system” F2-12. The operable distance of the remote keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance

refer

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will vary depending on environmental conditions. The system’s operable dis- tance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances. NOTE The remote keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

NOTE The turn signal lights will flash once or twice when the transmitter button is pressed in the following cases. – When locking the doors – When unlocking the doors – When opening the trunk lid (4-door models) – When unlocking the rear gate (5- door models)

Operation of the turn signal light in the above cases can be set to “On” or “Off” by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for models with a multi function dis- play, the setting can be changed using the display. For details, refer to “Multi function display (Non-US vehicles only; if equipped)” F3-28.

: Trunk lid/rear gate unlock button : Unlock/disarm button

: Lock/arm button

A: Panic button

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& Locking the doors

Press the “ ” button to lock all doors and rear gate (5-door). An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once. If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will automatically lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once.

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& Unlocking the doors

& Opening the trunk lid/un-

locking rear gate

Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’s door. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and the rear gate (5- door), briefly press the “ ” button a second time within 5 seconds. NOTE If the interval between the first and second presses of the “ ” button (for unlocking of all of the doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the sys- tem may not respond.

! 4-door models The trunk lid opens when the “ ” button is pressed continuously for at least 2
seconds. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice. ! 5-door models Pressing the “ gate. An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights will flash twice.

” button unlocks the rear

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& Vehicle finder function Use this function to find your vehicle parked among many vehicles in a large parking lot. Provided you are within 30 feet (10 meters) of the vehicle, pressing the “ ” button three times in a 5-second period will cause your vehicle’s horn to sound once and its turn signal lights to flash three times. NOTE If the interval between presses is too short when you press the “ ” button three times, the system may not re- spond to the signals from the remote transmitter.

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& Sounding a panic alarm

To activate the alarm, press the “PANIC” button once. The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash. To deactivate the panic alarm, press any button on the remote transmitter. Unless a button on the remote transmitter is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.

& Selecting audible signal op-

eration

in the driver’s seat and shut all

Using an electronic chirp, the system will give you an audible signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired, you may turn the audible signal off. Perform the following steps to deactivate the audible signal. You can also use the same steps to restore the function. 1. Sit doors and the rear gate. 2. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side of the power door locking switch. 3. While holding down the REAR (UN- LOCK) side of the power door locking switch, pull the key out and re-insert it into the ignition switch at least 6 times within 10 seconds after Step 2. 4. Open and close the driver’s door once within 10 seconds after Step 3. 5. The turn signal lights flash 3 times to indicate completion of the setting.

You may have the above settings done by your SUBARU dealer. Also, for models with a multi function display, the setting can be changed using the display. For details, function display (Non-US vehicles only; if equipped)” F3- 28.

to “Multi

refer

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& Replacing the battery

CAUTION

. Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when repla- cing the battery. . Be careful not

to damage the printed circuit board in the trans- mitter when replacing the battery. . Be careful not to allow children to touch the battery and any re- moved parts; children could swallow them.

. There is a danger of explosion if an incorrect replacement battery is used. Replace only with the same or equivalent type of bat- tery.

. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sun- shine, fire or the like.

When the transmitter battery begins to get weak, range will begin to decrease. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

transmitter

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To replace the battery:

1. Open the key head using a flat-head screwdriver.

3. Open the transmitter case by releasing the hooks.

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negative (−) side facing up. 5. Put together the transmitter case by fitting the hooks on the case. 6. Reinstall key head. 7. Refit the removed half of the key head.

the transmitter case in the

After the battery is replaced, the trans- mitter must be synchronized with the remote keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “ ” or “ ” button six times to synchronize the unit. & Replacing lost transmitters to If you lose a transmitter or want purchase additional transmitters (up to four can be programmed), your transmit- ters should be reprogrammed for security reasons. For details, contact your SUBARU dealer and have the transmitters programmed into the remote keyless entry system.

2. Remove the transmitter case from the key head.

1) Negative (−) side facing up

4. Replace the old battery with a new battery (type CR1620 or equivalent) mak- ing sure to install the new battery with the

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Alarm system

The alarm system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the hazard warning flashers flash if someone attempts to break into your vehicle.

The system can be armed or disarmed with the remote transmitter. The system will not be activated when the key is inserted into the ignition switch. Your vehicle’s alarm system has been set for activation at the time of shipment from the factory. You can set the system for deactivation yourself or have it done by your SUBARU dealer.

& System operation The alarm system will sound the following alarms when triggered. . The vehicle’s horn will sound for 30
seconds. . The turn signal seconds.

lights will flash for 30

If any of the doors or the rear gate/trunk lid remains open after the 30-second period, the horn will continue to sound for a maximum of 3 minutes. If the door or the rear gate/trunk lid is closed while the horn is sounding, the horn will stop sounding

with a delay of up to 30 seconds.

The alarm is triggered by: . Opening any of the doors, the rear gate or trunk lid . Physical impact to the vehicle, such as forced entry (only models with shock sensors (dealer option)) NOTE The alarm system can be set to trigger the illumination of the following interior lights. . Map lights (models with moonroof) . Dome light (illuminates only when the dome light switch is in the “DOOR” position) . Cargo area light (illuminates only when the cargo area light switch is in the “DOOR” position)

The notifications regarding the map lights, dome light and cargo area light are deactivated as the factory setting. A SUBARU dealer can activate the sys- tem. Contact your SUBARU dealer for details.

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& Activating and deactivating

the alarm system

to

To change the setting of your vehicle’s alarm system for activation or deactiva- tion, do the following. 1. Disarm the alarm system. Refer “Disarming the system” F2-14. in the driver’s seat and shut all 2. Sit doors (and the rear gate if your vehicle is a 5-door). 3. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 4. Hold down the REAR (UNLOCK) side of the driver’s power door locking switch, open the driver’s door within the following 1 second, and wait 10 seconds without releasing the switch. The setting will then be changed as follows.

If the system was previously activated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL oF” and the horn sounds twice, indicating that the system is now deacti- vated. If the system was previously deacti- vated: The odometer/trip meter screen displays “AL on” and the horn sounds once, indicating that the system is now acti- vated.

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NOTE You may have the above setting change done by your SUBARU dealer. & If you have accidentally trig-

gered the alarm system

! To stop the alarm Do any of the following operations: . Press any button on the remote trans- mitter. . Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. NOTE Only registered keys will stop the alarm. If the immobilizer transponder is not registered, the alarm will not stop.

& Arming the system ! To arm the system using remote

transmitter

1. Close all windows and the moonroof (if equipped). 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of vehicle. 4. Make sure that the engine hood (and

the

the trunk lid on the 4-door) are locked. 5. Close all doors (and the rear gate on