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Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pretensioner and airbag systems. For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.

CAUTION

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

NOTE If the front part of the vehicle is damaged in an accident to the extent that the seatbelt pretensioner does not operate, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

B Precautions against vehicle modification

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifi- cations can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt perten- sioners.

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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 original tires listed on the tire placard attached to the door jamb.

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to install any acces- sory parts to your vehicle.

J Seatbelt maintenance

CAUTION

D Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid. D Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will pre- vent the seatbelt from operating properly.

To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm 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 damage is found.

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WARNING

D Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap 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 con- siderable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- properly restrained. 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. D SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SE- RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. D Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat at all times. 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 injure or even kill the child.

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Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms in the front passenger’s seat or any other seat.

Secure child restraint devices in the REAR seats at all times.

HB0308

OM-H2406

Never install rearward facing child seat in the front passenger’s seat.

Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat or any other seat

HB0306

HB0307

WARNING

D Child restraint systems and seatbelts can become hot in a ve- hicle 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 vehi- cle. Unsecured child restraint systems can be thrown around in- side of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; it can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

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

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Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compat- ible 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 portion of a lap/shoulder belt.

Children could be endangered in an accident if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. When installing the child restraint system, carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. These statistics also indicate that the safest position for a child restraint system is the center of the rear seat.

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.

B Installing child restraint systems

NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully.

HB1080BA

1. Set the child restraint system in the seating position. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. If the

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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 Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indi- cate the retractor functions as ALR. 6. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, 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 functioning).

If the child restraint system requires a top strap, latch the hook onto the top strap anchor and tighten the top strap.

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J Top strap anchors B Anchorage location

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

HBS061BB

HB1077BC

Three anchor brackets, i.e., ones for the right, center and left posi- tions, are already installed on the rear parcel shelf (on Sedan) or on the rear edge of the roof (on Staion wagon).

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B To hook the top strap n Sedan

CAUTION

When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top strap, always pass the top strap under the headrest between the headrest stay posts. If the top strap is routed over the headrest, it may not be properly tensioned, resulting in an unsteady child re- straint.

HBS063BA

HBS064BB

1. Remove the headrest at the seating position where the child re- straint has been installed with the seatbelt; lift up the headrest while pressing the release button. 2. Fasten the top strap hook of the child restraint to the appropriate anchor bracket.

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HBS065BA

HB1064BA

3. Tighten the top strap securely. 4. Reinstall the headrest in such a way that the top strap is routed between the headrest stay posts.

n Station wagon

CAUTION

Always remove the headrest when mounting a child restraint sys- tem with a top strap. Otherwise, it may happen that the top strap cannot be fastened tightly.

HBS005BA

HB1081BB

1. Remove the headrest (if so equipped) at the seating position where the child restraint has been installed with the seatbelt; lift up the headrest while pressing the release button. Store the headrest in

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the cargo area. Avoid placing the headrest in the passenger compart- ment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn. 2. Fasten the top strap hook of the child restraint to the appropriate anchor bracket. 3. Tighten the top strap securely.

Built-in child restraint (if equipped)

Refer to the diagram below to become familiar with the parts of this built- in child restraint.

HBS046BB

7 Belt buckle 8 Tongue plates 9 Maximum shoulder height

indicator label

Q Removable pad

1 Lap-shoulder belt 2 Chest clip 3 Release button 4 Crotch belt 5 Warning label 6 Child restraint cushion

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The child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh be- tween 9.05 kg (20 lb.) and 18.09 kg (40 lb.), whose height is 110 cm (44.3 in.) or less, who are capable of sitting upright alone and whose shoulder height is below the shoulder belt slot.

The child should also be at least one year old. It is important to use a rear-facing child restraint until the child is about a year old. A rear-facing restraint gives the child’s head, neck and body the support they would need in a collision. See the “Child restraint systems” section in this manual.

WARNING

Do not use the built-in child restraint for infants who require a rear-facing child restraint. In an accident, serious crippling injury or death could result if the built-in restraint is used for the infant.

If the child exceeds the maximum weight and height capacities of the built-in child restraint (maximum weight of 18.09 kg (40 lb.) and maxi- mum height of 110 cm (44.3 in.)), do not use the built-in child restraint. The child should use either the vehicle’s seatbelts or an approved after- market booster seat, if necessary.

The built-in child restraint system conforms to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213.4. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seating position than in the front seating position. Children aged 12 and under should not sit in the front seat of a car equipped with a passenger’s SRS airbag.

WARNING

D Make sure the child is securely restrained with the built-in child restraint. D Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the ve- hicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

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D Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. D The built-in child restraint should be used for only one child at a time. Using it for two or more children at the same time could result in serious injury or death in an accident. D Do not use the center lap and shoulder belt with the child re- straint. A child using the center seatbelt could slide forward and out from under the seatbelt in a sudden stop or an accident, re- sulting in serious injury to the child.

HBS047BA

WARNING

D Do not use another child restraint system over the opened built-in child restraint. Because a child restraint system cannot be secured on the built-in restraint cushion, the restraint could fall down during sudden braking, a sharp turn or in an accident, causing serious injury to the child in it. D Always keep the child restraint equipped rear seatback locked securely in place when the child restraint is in use. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death to a child could result if the seatback falls down. D The built-in child restraint, especially metallic parts, can be- come hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint before you place a child in it.

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CAUTION

Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seatback.

The lap-shoulder belts of the built-in child restraint are equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR) that automatically locks when both tongue plates are latched into the belt buckle and the belts retract.

B Placing a child in the built-in child restraint 1. Before using the built-in child restraint, make sure the vehicle’s rear seatback is locked securely in place.

HBS048BB

2. Lower the child restraint cushion. 3. Read the information and warnings on the child restraint cushion. Check the child’s size and weight to be sure the child is not too small or too large for the child restraint.

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HBS049BA

4. If the left and right halves of the chest clip are fastened together, separate them by squeezing the release tabs.

HBS050BA

HBS051BB

5. Pull down the seatback part of the removable pad. Make sure the child’s shoulders are at or below the maximum shoulder height indi- cated on the label attached to the seatback.

The child restraint pad is attached by hook and loop fasteners (VelcroR).

WARNING

If the child’s shoulders are above the maximum shoulder height indicated on the label, do not use the built-in child restraint. If used, the built-in restraint cannot restrain the child properly, which may result in serious injury to the child in an accident. The

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child should use eigher the vehicle’s seatbelts or an approved af- termarket booster seat, if necessary.

HBS051CB

HBS050CB

6. Press the removable pad against the hook and loop fasteners (VelcroR) and install the pad to the seatback. Make sure the belts go through the slots in the pad.

WARNING

If you remove the removable pad for cleaning or other purposes, do not use the built-in child restraint. If an accident occurs, the absence of the pad can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child.

HBS052BA

HBS053BB

7. Sit the child on the child restraint.

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8. Pull out one side of the lap-shoulder belt and place it over the child’s shoulder. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until it clicks. If both sides of the belt are pulled out, the belts will lock. If the belts lock, allow them to fully retract to unlock the retractor. Then pull out only one side of the belt. 9. Pull out the other side of lap-shoulder belt and place it over the child’s shoulder in a single motion. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until it clicks. Once the belt retracts even slightly, the ALR will be activated and both belts will lock. If the belt stops before the tongue reaches the buckle, allow both belts to fully retract to unlock the retractor and then separately pull out the belts and buckle them again. 10. Allow both belts to tighten snugly against the child’s shoulders.

Because of the ALR function, the belts cannot be pulled out simulta- neously from the retractor.

The color green must appear in the indicator window on each tongue when buckled. If the color red appears in the window, the tongue is not buckled.

WARNING

After inserting the tongue plates, make sure the tongue plates and buckle are locked and that the lap-shoulder belts and crotch belt are not twisted. If the restraint is used with the tongues and buckle not locked and/or with the belts twisted, the risk or severi- ty of injury to the child could increase in an accident.

CAUTION

If the child restraint belts do not function normally, contact your authorized SUBARU dealer immediately.

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HBS054BA

HBS055BB

11. Fasten the right and left halves of the chest clip at the level of the child’s armpits. The color green must appear in the indicator window when fastened. If the color red appears in the window, the clip is not securely latched.

The purpose of the clip is to keep the shoulder belts positioned cor- rectly on the shoulders.

WARNING

An unfastened chest clip will not help keep the belts on the child’s shoulders. In a sudden stop or in an accident, the child may go too far forward and be seriously injured. Make sure the chest clip is fastened at all times.

12. If the belts are loose, pull down on lap parts of the belts to take in the slack of the lap and shoulder belts. 13. Pull the belts toward you to make sure the belt buckle is properly fastened and the retractor is locked. 14. If the belts become too tight, unbuckle the buckle and allow both belts to fully retract to unlock the retractor, then reinsert both tongue plates.

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HBS056BA

15. Move the chest clip to the middle of the child’s chest so that the position of the shoulder portion of each belt is centered on the child’s shoulder. The belts should be away from the child’s face and neck, but not falling off the child’s shoulders.

B Removing the child from the built-in child restraint

HBS057BA

HBS058BB

1. Disconnect the chest clip by squeezing the release tabs together and pulling the two sides apart. 2. Press the release button on the buckle. 3. Move both belts off the child’s shoulders. Because the ALR is activated, hold either the left or right shoulder belt out fully while helping slide the child’s arms out of the belts. 4. Allow the belts to fully retract.

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B Storing the built-in child restraint Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the regu- lar lap-shoulder belt for the rear-center seating position.

HBS066BA

HBS060BA

1. Fasten the chest clip. 2. Stow the belt buckle into the recess of the child restraint cushion. 3. Fold the child restraint cushion up into the seatback.

B Replacing restraint system parts after a collision

WARNING

Replace the built-in child restraint equipped vehicle seatback as- sembly if the child restraint was in use during a serious collision. The built-in restraint may be severely weakened. In a subsequent accident, it might not be able to provide adequate protection. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not ob- vious.

B Maintenance

CAUTION

D Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid as they may weaken the belts. D Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will pre- vent the built-in child restraint from operating properly.

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The built-in child restraint may be cleaned with mild soap and luke- warm water. Do not use household cleaners. They may weaken the belts or damage plastic parts.

Keep the built-in child restraint belts clean and dry. Clean the belts with only a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength.

The removable pad is attached to the child restraint cushion and seat- back with hook and loop fasteners (VelcroR). It is possible to remove the pad, hand wash it in cold water and dry it in the shade. Never bleach or iron the pad.

Periodically inspect the belts, tongue plates, buckle, clip, retractor and anchorages of the built-in child restraint. If these parts are dam- aged and/or do not function properly, contact your authorized SUBARU dealer for replacement parts.

*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

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

J Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS air-

bags and lap/shoulder restraints

WARNING

D To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS 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.

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For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see the “Seatbelts” sections in this chapter. D Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Be- cause the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed – faster than the blink of an eye – and force to protect in high speed colli- sions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident braking. Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deploy- ment 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 air- bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al- ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. 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 objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the car and cause injury. D Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re- strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im- properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (in- cluding those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all – CONTINUED –

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times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is ap- propriate 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 restraint 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 pas- senger’s seat, or 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.

Put children in the REAR seat prop- erly restrained at all times.

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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 pas- sengers have breathing problems after 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.

The supplemental restraint system (SRS) consists of two airbags (driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags) or four airbags (driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags and driver’s and front passenger’s side air- bags). These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection provided by the seatbelt. The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For operation, instructions are precautions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner, see the “Front seatbelt pretensioner” section in this chapter.

NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain 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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B Components

1 Airbag control module

(including impact sensors)

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

7 Seatbelt pretensioner

(passenger’s side)

8 Side airbag module

(driver’s side — if equipped)

HB1079DB

(passenger’s side) 4 Front sub sensor

(left hand side)

5 Front sub sensor (right hand side)

6 Seatbelt pretensioner

(driver’s side)

9 Side airbag module

(passenger’s side — if equipped)

Q Side airbag sensor

(driver’s side)

W Side airbag sensor (passenger’s side)

E Airbag wiring (yellow)

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J SRS frontal airbag

WARNING

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 pas- senger’s seat, or 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. D 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 air- bag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should al- ways sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown toward the front of the car during pre-accident braking.

Never install rearward facing child seat in the front passenger’s seat.

Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat

HB0306

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Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms.

Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright.

HB0308

Move the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical.

HS0233

Adjust the seatback to upright position. Sit well back and upright.

Move the seat as far back as possible.

HB0290

WARNING

D Do not put any objects over the steering wheel pad and dash- board. If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, those objects could in- terfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle and cause injury. D Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra- wide mirror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously in- jure vehicle occupants.

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HB1047BB

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center 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 passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reduc- ing the impact on the driver’s and front passenger’s head and chest.

B Operation

CAUTION

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

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Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

SRS airbags deploy as soon as a collision occurs.

After deployment, SRS airbags start to deflate immediately so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed.

OM-H0384

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 during a frontal collision, the control module sends signals to the frontal airbag modules instructing them to inflate the SRS frontal airbags. Then both airbag modules produce gas, which instantly inflates driver’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 deflating SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of eye. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploys together with driv- er’s SRS frontal airbag even when no one occupies the front passen- ger’s seat. When the SRS frontal airbags deploy, the driver’s and front passen- ger’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 and will not interfere with the driver’s ability to maintain control of the vehicle.

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When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. The SRS frontal airbag is designed to deploy in the event of an acci- dent involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. It is basically not designed to deploy in lesser frontal impacts because the necessary 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 acci- dents because deployment of the SRS frontal airbag would not help the occupant in those situations. The SRS airbag is designed to func- tion 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 collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.

n Examples of accident in which the SRS frontal airbag will most

likely deploy.

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

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n Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that

the SRS frontal airbag will deploy.

The SRS frontal airbag and seatbelt pretensioner 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 bumped or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).

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airbag is unlikely to deploy.

There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require SRS frontal airbag deployment. If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone 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 in- volved.

The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal impact.

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n Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS frontal

airbag will basically 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 involved in a low-speed frontal collision.

The vehicle is struck from the side.

HB1043BB

HB0313

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In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once, the SRS frontal airbag deploys 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, the SRS frontal airbag is activated on the first impact but not on the second.

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J SRS side airbag (if equipped)

WARNING

D The SRS aide airbag is designed as only a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright position. D 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. Howev- er, the force of SRS side airbag deployment may cause injuries if your head or other body parts are too close to the SRS side air- bag. D 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. D Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger’s seat fac- ing the side window or to wrap his/her arms around the front seat seatback. In the event of an accident, the force of SRS side airbag deployment could seriously injure or even kill the child because his/her head or arms or other body parts are close to the side air- bag. Since your vehicle is also equipped with a passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyway and should be properly restrained at all times.

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Do not sit or learn unnecessary close to the front door.

Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim.

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Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger’s seat facing the side window.

Never allow a child to wrap his/her arms around the front seatback.

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WARNING

D 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. D 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 pre- vent proper deployment of the SRS side airbag, reducing protec- tion available to the front seat’s occupant.

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Do not put any kind of cover over either seatback.

Do not attach accessories to the door trim or near either side airbag and do not place objects near either side air- bag.

HB0366

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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 impact on the occupant’s chest.

B Operation

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.

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SRS side airbag deploys as soon as a collision occurs.

After deployment, SRS side airbag starts to deflate immedi- ately.

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

HB0359

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 indepen- dently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. Also, the SRS side airbag deploys independently of the frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel.

An impact sensor is incorporated into each of the vehicle’s center pil- lars. 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, instruct- ing it to inflate the SRS side airbag. Then the side airbag module pro- duces gas, which instantly inflates the SRS side airbag. After the de- ployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detecting impact to deflating of the SRS side airbag af- ter deployment is shorter than the blink of eye.

The SRS side airbag deploys even when no one occupies the seat on the side of which an impact is applied.

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When the SRS side airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occur- rences are normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indi- cate a fire in the vehicle.

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 impacts because the neces- sary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, it is basi- cally not designed to deploy in frontal or rear impacts because SRS side airbag deployment would not help the occupant in those situa- tions. Each SRS side airbag is designed to function on a one-time-only ba- sis.

SRS side airbag deployment depends on the level of force experi- enced 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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will most likely deploy.

A severe side impact near the front seat activates the SRS side air- bag.

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n Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side air-

bag is unlikely to deploy.

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

The vehicle is involved in an oblique side impact.

The vehicle is involved in a side impact in an area outside the passenger compartment.

The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.

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n Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side air-

bag will basically not deploy.

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 accidents are illustrated below.

HB1046AB

HB1043BB

In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag deploys only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction, the SRS side airbag is activated on the first impact but not on the se- cond.

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J SRS airbag system monitors

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

HB4010EC

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS air- bag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light “AIRBAG” will show normal system operation by lighting for about 6 seconds when the igni- tion key is turned to the “ON” position.

The following components are monitored by the indicator:

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) D Frontal airbag module (Passenger’s side) D Side airbag sensor (Driver’s side — if equipped) D Side airbag sensor (Passenger’s side — if equipped) D Side airbag module (Driver’s side — if equipped) D Side airbag module (Passenger’s side — if 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 following, the vehicle should be taken promptly to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and repaired, the SRS airbags will not function reliably:

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D Flashing or flickering of the indicator light. D No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position. D Continuous illumination of the warning light. D Illumination of the warning light while driving.

J SRS airbag system servicing

WARNING

D When discarding an airbag module or scrapping 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 near- est SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or disconnecting the sys- tem’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in seri- ous injury. The wiring harnesses of the SRS airbag system are covered with yellow insulation and system connectors are yellow for easy identification.

CAUTION

If you need service or repair in areas listed below, we recommend that you have an authorized 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 vehicle with SRS side airbags) D Inside each center pillar

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In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, replacement of the sys- tem should be performed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When the components of the SRS airbag system are replaced, use only genuine SUBARU parts.

To ensure their long-term reliability, the SRS airbags must be inspected by a SUBARU dealer ten years after the date of manufacture, which is shown on the certification label attached to the driver’s door.

NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos- sible.

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, con- tact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible in the following cases.

D Either center pillar or a nearby area of the vehicle 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.

J Precautions against vehicle modification

WARNING

D To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifi- cations 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 (only for vehicles with SRS side

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airbags) D Replacement of seat fabric or leather (only for vehicles with SRS side airbags) D Installation of additional fabric or leather on the front seat (only for vehicles with SRS side airbags)

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 interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifi- cations can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag sys- tem. 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 original tires listed on the tire placard attached to the door jamb. D Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protec- tors, etc.) other than SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the side body (only for vehicles with side airbags).

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

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Keys and doors

Keys Door locks

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Power door locking switches (if equipped)

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Keyless entry system (if equipped) Security system (if equipped) Child safety locks Windows

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Power windows Trunk lid (Sedan) Rear gate (Station wagon) Moonroof (if equipped)

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Keys

Master key

Submaster key

Valet key

Key number plate

HS0009

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 (station wagon) D Glove compartment

The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the trunk and glove compartment locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.

B 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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B Locking and unlocking from the outside

n For vehicles with power door locking switches

OM-H2394

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.

Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.

HB2024BC

HB2024CB

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 switch forward (“LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate (for station wagon) are

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locked at the same time. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate are locked before leaving your vehicle.

NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key.

n For vehicles without power door locking switches

OM-H2394

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.

Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.

HB2024BD

HB1067BB

To lock the front door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and hold the outside door handle up while closing the

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door.

To lock the rear door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door. Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (station wagon) are locked before leaving your vehicle.

NOTE Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside without the key.

B Locking and unlocking from the inside

HB2001BB

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

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 (station wagon) are locked before starting to drive.

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J Power door locking switches (if equipped)

HB2008CB

HB2009BB

All doors and the rear gate (station 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 switch forward. To unlock the doors, push the switch rearward.

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 doors from the outside using power door locking switches.

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Keyless entry system (if equipped)

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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.

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 interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.

The keyless entry system has the following functions. D Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the station 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 system). See the next section “Security system (if equipped)” for detailed information.

The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environ- mental conditions. Range may be reduced near sources of RF interfer- ence such as power plants and radio/television broadcasting towers.

The keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

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LED

1. Press once to Unlock

driver’s door.

2. Press a second time

to Unlockall doors.

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

HB1000BB

B Locking the doors Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds) to lock all doors (and rear gate on the station wagon). The horn will sound one time. If any of the doors (or the rear gate) is not fully 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. B 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 doors (and rear gate on the station wagon), briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time. B Illuminated entry The interior (dome) light will illuminate when the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button is pressed. The light will illuminate for approximately 30
seconds or until the key is inserted in the ignition switch or until the “LOCK/ARM” button is pressed. Once any of the doors (or the rear gate on the station wagon) is opened, this function will be canceled. The interior light must be set to the middle position in order for this function to operate. B 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”

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button. Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.

B 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, simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and “UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two seconds. The horn will sound two times to inform you that the audible signal has been turned off. To turn the audible signal on, simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and “UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two seconds. The horn will sound one time to inform you that the audible signal has been turned on.

B Replacing the battery

CAUTION

Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the transmitter when 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.

Positive (+) side facing up

HB1001BA

HB1002BB

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using a phillips screwdriver. 2. Separate the case. 3. Remove the old battery from the holder. 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 transmitter case.

After the battery is replaced, the transmitter must be synchro- nized with the keyless entry system’s control unit. Press either the “LOCK/ARM” or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button six times to syn- chronize the unit.

B Replacing lost transmitters If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional 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.

n 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 sys- tem or to delete old ones. The system can learn up to four unique transmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or dif- ferent.

To enter the programming mode:

1 Press to dis- arm the security system (if so equipped).

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1. Disarm the security system. (if your vehicle is equipped with the optional security system.) 2. Open the driver’s door and sit in the driver’s seat. 3. Close the driver’s door.

HB2032BB

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 and leave the key in the ignition. The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in the transmitter programming mode.

NOTE You must finish the next step (opening the driver’s door) within 45 seconds of starting this procedures.

To program the transmitters:

3 Press any button.

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

To exit the programming mode: 1. After all of your transmitters are programmed, remove 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.

n Deleting old transmitter codes The control unit of the keyless entry system has four memory loca- tions 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 transmitter 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 trans- mitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing them unauthorized access to your vehicle.

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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 interrupted 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 inserted into the ignition switch.

B System operation The security system will give the following alarm indications when trig- gered: 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 twelve times if any sensor continues to be activated.

The alarm is triggered by: D Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid. 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 vibrations 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 lev- els of shock are detected and the system will go into full alarm. D Ignition switch being turned on while in armed state.

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B Arming the system

n To arm the system using remote transmitter

Press to Disarm the system.

Press to Arm the system.

HB1000EB

HB2033BB

1. Close all windows and moonroofs (if so equipped). 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 station wagon). 6. Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds). All doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon) will lock, the horn will sound one time, the parking lights will flash one time and the indi- cator light starts flashing slowly (approximately once every two seconds).

If any of the doors, (rear gate or trunk lid) is not fully closed, the horn sounds three times, the parking lights flash three times and the indi- cator light flashes rapidly to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate) are not properly closed. When you close the door, the system will au- tomatically arm and doors will automatically lock.

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n To arm the system using power door locking switches

Keys and doors

HB2024CC

1. Close all windows and moonroofs (if so equipped). 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 the doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon) but leave only the driver’s door or the front passenger’s door open. 6. Push the power door locking switch forward (“LOCK” side) to set the door locks. 7. Close the door. The horn will sound one time, the parking lights will flash one time and the indicator light will start flashing slowly (approxi- mately once every two seconds) to inform you that the system has armed.

NOTE The system can be armed even if the engine hood, the windows and/or moonroofs are opened. Always make sure that they are fully closed before arming the system.

B 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.

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To unlock all doors (and the rear gate on the station wagon), briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time.

n Emergency disarming If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the trans- mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can disarm the system without using the transmitter.

To disarm the system: 1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door. 2. The alarm will sound. 3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position three (3) times within 5 seconds.

B 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. The parking lights will also flash when the alarm is activated. Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deacti- vated after approximately 30 seconds.

B Valet mode When you choose the valet mode, the security system does not oper- ate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the station wagon) and panic activation.

To enter the valet mode, open the driver’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button depressed for more than two seconds. The indicator light repeatedly flashes two times while the system is in valet mode.

To exit valet mode, open the driver’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/ DISARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. The indicator will stop flashing.

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Keys and doors

B Passive arming When passive arming mode has been programmed by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANU- ALLY LOCKED.

n To enter the passive mode

WARNING

Do not disconnect or tamper with any yellow connector and/or any harness covered with yellow insulation and/or tape. Doing so could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the SRS airbag system inoperative, which may result in serious injury.

HB2036BA

HB2038BB

1. Remove the side sill cover on the driver’s side.

1) Open the driver’s door. 2) Remove the clip by prying the edge with screwdriver. 3) Remove the side sill cover by pulling it up.

2. Connect the white (1 pole) connector. 3. Turn the ignition switch from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position. 4. Install the side sill cover.

To place the system in active arming mode (remote required for ac- tivation), disconnect the white connector.

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n Arming the system

CAUTION

In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock the doors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 below or with the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock the doors manually will result in a higher security risk.

HB2031BB

HB2024DB

1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to “LOCK” position and remove the key from the ignition switch. 3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle. 4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door lock levers. 5. Close the doors. The system will automatically arm after one min- ute.

In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote transmitter or power door lock switch is used to lock the vehicle, arm- ing will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the pas- sive mode has been selected.

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Keys and doors

B Disarming the system To disarm the system, briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button on the transmitter.

B Tripped sensor identification If the horn sounds four times and the parking lights flash four times when you disarm the system, this indicates that the alarm was trig- gered. The number of times the indicator light flashes indicates what sensor caused the alarm condition.

To enter identification mode: 1. Open the driver’s door and leave it open. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position two times. (“LOCK” → “ON” → “LOCK” → “ON” → “LOCK”) 3. The indicator light will start flashing.

The indicator light provides the following indications. Flashing one time: Any door, the rear gate or the trunk lid has been opened. Flashing three times: The impact sensor in the system’s unit has been activated. This may indicate that your vehicle has been shocked or tampered with by some outside force and/or unauthorized person. Flashing four times: The ignition switch has been turned on.

To exit this mode, close the door and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

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Child safety locks

WARNING

Always use the child safety lock whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out.

HB2002BB

Each rear door has a child safety lock that prevents the doors from being opened even if the inside door handle is pulled.

When the child safety lock lever is in the lock position, the door cannot be opened from inside regardless of the position of the inner door handle lock lever. The door can only be opened from the outside.

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Windows

J Power windows

Keys and doors

WARNING

D When operating power windows, be extremely careful to pre- vent anyone’s fingers, arms or head from being caught in the window. D Always lock the passengers’ windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. D Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition switch for safety and never allow an unattended child to remain in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window.

The power windows operate only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

B Driver’s side switches

HB2008BB

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HB2008DB

All door windows can be controlled by the power window switch clus- ter at the driver side door.

n Operating the driver’s window AUTO switch: This switch has two functions. Push the switch down until it clicks and release it, and the window will fully open. To stop the window halfway, pull the switch up slightly.

Push the switch down lightly and hold it. The window will open as long as the switch is held. Pull the switch up lightly and hold it. The window will close as long as the switch is held.

n Operating the passengers’ windows To open the passengers’ windows, push the appropriate switch down and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until it reaches the desired posi- tion.

n Locking the passengers’ windows To lock the passengers’ windows, push the lock switch. When the lock switch is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ windows cannot be opened or closed.

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B Passengers’ side switches

Keys and doors

HB2009CB

HB2005BB

To open the window, push the switch down and hold it until the win- dow reaches the desired position. To close the window, pull the switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position.

When the lock switch on the power window switch cluster, located on the driver’s side door, is in the “LOCK” position, the passengers’ win- dows cannot be operated with the passengers’ switches.

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Trunk lid (Sedan)

WARNING

D To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the trunk lid closed while driving. D Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed.

B To open and close the trunk lid from outside

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To open the trunk lid from outside, insert the key and turn it clockwise. To close the trunk lid, lightly press the trunk lid down until the latch engages.

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B To open the trunk lid from inside

Keys and doors

HB3000CB

Pull the trunk lid release lever upward.

B To cancel the trunk lid release

HBF014BA

The inside trunk lid release can be cancelled to help prevent unautho- rized entry into the trunk. To cancel the trunk lid release, set the lid release cancel lever (located on the inside of the trunk lid, mounted to the trunk lid latch) to the “CANCEL” position. When this lock is in the “CANCEL” position, the trunk can be opened only with the key.

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Rear gate (Station wagon)

WARNING

To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving.

HB2022BB

To unlock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole and turn it clock- wise. To lock the rear gate, insert the key in the keyhole and turn it coun- terclockwise. If your vehicle is equipped with power door locking switches, the rear gate can also be locked and unlocked through use of the power door locking switches. Refer to “Power door locking switches” section in this chapter.

To open the rear gate, first unlock the rear gate lock then pull the outside handle up. To close the rear gate, lower it slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages.

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Moonroof (if equipped)

Keys and doors

WARNING

D Never let anyone’s hands, arms, head or any objects protrude from the moonroof. D Before closing the moonroof, make sure that no one’s hands, arms, head or other objects will be accidentally caught in the moonroof.

CAUTION

D Do not sit on the edge of the open moonroof. D Do not operate the moonroof if falling snow or extremely cold conditions have caused it to freeze shut.

J Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) The moonroof has both tilting and sliding functions. The moonroof operates only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” posi- tion.

HB2034BB

B To raise or lower the moonroof The tilting function will only operate when the moonroof is fully closed. Push the rear side of the “Tilt” switch to raise the moonroof. Push the front side of the “Tilt” switch to lower the moonroof.

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Release the switch after the moonroof has been raised or has been lowered completely. Pushing the switch continuously may cause dam- age to the moonroof.