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ous injury. Seatbelt pretensioners have no user-serviceable parts. For required servicing of front seatbelt retractors equipped with seat- belt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. " When discarding front seatbelt retractor as- semblies or scrapping the entire vehicle due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult

your SUBARU dealer.

! System monitors

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SRS airbag system warning light

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi- ness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal sys- tem operation by lighting for about 7 seconds when

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the ignition key is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The following components are monitored by the indi- cator: " Front sub sensor (Right hand side) " Front sub sensor (Left hand side) " Airbag control module (including impact sensors) " Frontal airbag module (Driver(cid:146)s side) " Frontal airbag module (Front passenger(cid:146)s side) " Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right hand side) " Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left hand side) " Side airbag module (Driver(cid:146)s side) " Side airbag module (Front passenger(cid:146)s side) " Side airbag sensor (Rear wheel house right hand side) " Side airbag sensor (Rear wheel house left hand side) " Curtain airbag module (Right side) " Curtain airbag module (Left side) " Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver(cid:146)s side) " Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passenger(cid:146)s side) " Seatbelt buckle switch (Driver(cid:146)s side) " Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passenger(cid:146)s side) " Driver(cid:146)s seat position sensor " Front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detection system weight sensor " Front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detection control mod- ule

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" Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON and OFF indi- cator " All related wiring

! System servicing

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly re- paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS air- bags may inflate in a very minor collision or not inflate in a severe collision), which may in- crease the risk of injury. " Flashing or flickering of the indicator light " No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) posi- tion " Continuous illumination of the warning light " Illumination of the warning light while driving

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" When discarding a seatbelt retractor assem- bly or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. " Tampering with or disconnecting the sys- tem(cid:146)s wiring could result in accidental activa- tion of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring har- nesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insula- tion and the connectors of the system are yel- low for easy identification. 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.

The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and the airbag control module includ- ing the impact sensors is located under the center console. If you need service or repair in

those areas or near the front seatbelt retrac- tors, we recommend that you have an autho- rized SUBARU dealer perform the work.

" Installation of a tire of different size and con- struction from the tires specified on the tire placard attached to the door jamb.

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

! Precautions against vehicle modifica-

tion

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to in- stall any accessory parts to your vehicle.

Do not perform any of the following modifica- tions. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pertensioners. " Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end. " Modification of the suspension system or front end structure.

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Child restraint systems

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Infants and small children should always be placed in an infant or child restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle. You should use an infant or child restraint system that meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compatible with your vehicle and is ap- propriate for the child(cid:146)s age and size. All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt (except those covered under the section in this manu- al, entitled (cid:147)Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)(cid:148)).

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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 fol- low the manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require that in- fants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving.

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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 colli- sion, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally, holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.

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

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! Where to place a child restraint system The following are SUBARU(cid:146)s recommendations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle.

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A: Front passenger(cid:146)s seat You should not install a child restraint system due to the hazard to children posed by the passenger(cid:146)s air- bag. B: Rear seat, window-side seating positions Recommended positions for all types of child restraint systems. In these positions, Automatic/Emergency Locking Re- tractor (A/ELR) seatbelts and lower anchorages (bars) are provided for installing a child restraint system.

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C: Rear seat, center seating position Installing a child restraint system is not recommended, although the A/ELR seatbelt is provided in this posi- tion. Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to projection of the seat cushion. In this seating position, you should use only a child re- straint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion and can be securely retained using the seatbelt.

" Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, espe- cially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Be- cause children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deploy- ment is greater. For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward fac- ing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. You should choose a restraint device which is appropriate for the child(cid:146)s age, height and weight. According to accident statistics, chil-

dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

! Choosing a child restraint system

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SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER(cid:146)S SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT IN- STALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER(cid:146)S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD(cid:146)S

Choose a child restraint system that is appropriate for the child(cid:146)s age and size (weight and height) in order to provide the child with proper protection. The child re- straint system should meet all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for United States or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Canada. It can be identified by locking for the label on the child restraint system or the manufacture(cid:146)s state- ment of compliance in the document attached to the

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system. Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is compatible with the vehi- cle in which it will be used.

! Installing child restraint systems with

A/ELR seatbelt

with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.

! Installing a rearward facing child restraint

" Child restraint systems and seatbelts 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 system before you place a child in it. " Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child re- straint systems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; it can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions supplied

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1. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you

hear a click.

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4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock- ing Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR.

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6. Push and pull the child restraint system forward and from side to side to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly se- cured 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).

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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 retracting the seatbelt fully. ! Installing forward facing child restraint

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8. To remove the child restraint system, press the re- lease button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode.

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER(cid:146)S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD(cid:146)S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

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1. Place the child restraint system in the seating posi- tion. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

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4. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Lock- ing Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retrac- tor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR.

6. Before having a child sit in the child restraint sys- tem, move it back and forth and right and left 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).

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Station wagon 8. If the child restraint system requires a top tether, latch the hook onto the top tether anchor and tighten the top tether. See the (cid:147)Top tether anchorages(cid:148) for ad- ditional instructions.

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! Installing a booster seat

" Child restraint systems and seatbelts 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 system before you place a child in it. " Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child re- straint systems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; it can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in

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9. To remove the child restraint system, press the re- lease button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode. 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.

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the event of an accident may be increased.

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4. To remove the booster seat, press the release but- ton on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract.

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1. Place the booster seat in the rear seating position and sit the child on it. The child should sit well back on the booster seat. 2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and the child following the instruc- tions provided by its manufacturer. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. Take care not to twist the seatbelt. Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child(cid:146)s shoulder and that the lap belt is posi- tioned as low as possible on the child(cid:146)s hips.

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" Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or sever- ity of injury to the child. " Never place the shoulder belt under the child(cid:146)s arm or behind the child(cid:146)s back. If an ac- cident occurs, this can increase the risk or se- verity of injury to the child. " The seatbelt should fit snugly in order to pro- vide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as

effective in preventing or reducing injury. " Place the lap belt as low as possible on the child(cid:146)s hips. A high-positioned lap belt will in- crease the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. " Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child(cid:146)s shoulder. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a colli- sion.

! Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)

" Child restraint systems and seatbelts 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 system before you place a child in it. " Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child re-

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straint systems can be thrown around inside 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.

When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.

Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seat- belts. Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the vehicle body. The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes re- ferred to as the LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).

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Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper anchorages (tether anchorag- es) for accommodating such child restraint systems.

The lower anchorages (bars) are used for installing a child restraint system only on the rear seat window- side seating positions. For each window-side seating position, two lower anchorages are provided. Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cush- ion meets the seatback.

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TOP TETHER

TOP TETHER

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

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Station wagon You will find marks (cid:147) (cid:148) at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower anchorages (bars). Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cush- ion meets the seatback.

When you install a child restraint system, fol- low the manufacturer(cid:146)s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint sys- tem, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the

danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.

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1. Sedan: Make the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little wider to locate the two anchorages (bars) for the position where you want to install the child restraint system.

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Station wagon: Remove the two covers from the se- lected side of the rear seatback to expose the anchor- ages (bars) to be used for installation of the child re- straint system.

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2. While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer, connect the lower hooks onto the lower anchorages located at (cid:147) (cid:148) marks on the bottom of the rear seatback. When the hooks are connected, make sure the adjacent seat- belts are not caught.

3. [If your child restraint system is of a flexible attach- ment type (which uses tether belts to connect the child restraint system properly to the lower anchorages)] While pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion, pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restraint system firmly by taking up the slack in the belt. 4. Connect the top tether hook to the tether anchor- age and firmly tighten the tether. For information on how to set the top tether, read the following (cid:147)Top tether anchorages(cid:148).

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lows, while observing the instructions by the child re- straint system manufacturer. Since a top tether can provide additional stability by of- fering another connection between a child restraint system and the vehicle, we recommend that you use a top tether whenever one is required or available. ! Tether anchorage location " Sedan

TOP TETHER

Three tether anchorages are installed on the rear shelf behind the rear seat head restraint. Open the cover flap to use each anchorage.

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5. Before seating a child in the child restraint system, try to move seat back and forth and left and right to verify that it is held securely in position. 6. To remove the child restraint system, follow the re- verse procedures of installation. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer.

! Top tether anchorages Your vehicle is equipped with three top tether anchor- ages so that a child restraint system having a top teth- er can be installed in the rear seat. When installing a child restraint system using top tether, proceed as fol-

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" Station wagon

! To hook the top tether " Sedan

TOP TETHER

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Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the right, cen- ter and left positions, are already installed on the rear edge of the roof. Open the cover flap to use each anchorage.

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

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2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages.

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3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint sys- tem to the appropriate upper anchorage. 4. Tighten the top tether securely.

Do not route the top tether over the head re- straint. It may happen that the top tether cannot be fastened tightly. When the child restraint system is to be se- cured using the top tether, pass the top tether under the head restraint between the head re- straint stay posts. If the top tether still cannot be fastened tightly, remove the head restraint.

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" Station wagon

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2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages.

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

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3. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint sys- tem to the appropriate upper anchorage. 4. Tighten the top tether securely.

Always remove the head restraint when mount- ing a child restraint system with a top tether. Otherwise, it may happen that the top tether cannot be fastened tightly.

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*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) *SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is used because the airbag system supple- ments the vehicle(cid:146)s seatbelts. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and di- agnostic module, which will record the use of the seat- belt(s) by the driver and/or front passenger when any of the SRS frontal, side and curtain airbags deploys.

! Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/

shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear pas- sengers

Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in addition to a lap/shoulder belt at each front seating position and each rear window-side seating positions. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) consists of six airbags. The configurations are as follows: " Driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbags " Driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s side airbags " Curtain airbags (for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers)

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These SRS airbags are designed only as a supple- ment to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For operation instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner, see the (cid:147)Front seatbelt pre- tensioners(cid:148) section in this chapter.

" To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only as a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combina- tion with the seatbelts, it offers the best com- bined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag. For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see the (cid:147)Seatbelts(cid:148) sec- tions in this chapter. " Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Because the SRS airbag deploys

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with considerable speed (cid:150) faster than the blink of an eye (cid:150) and force to protect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS air- bag. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS air- bag contacts an occupant not in proper posi- tion such as one thrown forward during pre-ac- cident 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. " The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. " Do not place any objects over or near the

SRS airbag cover or 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 vehicle and cause injury.

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" Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, espe- cially if they are 12 years of age and under and

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are not restrained or improperly restrained. Be- cause children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deploy- ment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devic- es) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seat- belt, whichever is appropriate for the child(cid:146)s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (in- cluding forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat- ing positions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, see the (cid:147)Child re- straint systems(cid:148) section in this chapter. " NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD(cid:146)S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. " Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on

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the front passenger(cid:146)s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag de- ploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.

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

NOTE When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting him to the applicable section in this owner(cid:146)s manual.

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1) Airbag control module (including im-

pact sensors)

2) Frontal airbag module (driver(cid:146)s side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front pas-

senger(cid:146)s side)

4) Front sub sensor (left hand side) 5) Front sub sensor (right hand side) 6) Side airbag module (driver(cid:146)s side) 7) Side airbag module (front passen-

8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left

ger(cid:146)s side)

hand side)

9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar

right hand side)

10)Airbag wiring (yellow) 11)Seatbelt pretensioner (driver(cid:146)s side) 12)Seatbelt pretensioner (front passen-

ger(cid:146)s side)

13)Side airbag sensor (rear wheel

house right hand side)

14)Side airbag sensor (rear wheel

house left hand side)

15)Curtain airbag module (right side) 16)Curtain airbag module (left side) 17)Seatbelt buckle switch (driver(cid:146)s

18)Seatbelt buckle switch (front pas-

senger(cid:146)s side)

19)Driver(cid:146)s seat position sensor 20)Front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detec-

tion system weight sensor

21)Front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detec-

tion control module

22)Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON

and OFF indicator

23)SRS airbag system warning light

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1) Airbag control module (including im-

pact sensors)

2) Frontal airbag module (driver(cid:146)s side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front pas-

senger(cid:146)s side)

4) Front sub sensor (left hand side) 5) Front sub sensor (right hand side) 6) Side airbag module (driver(cid:146)s side) 7) Side airbag module (front passen-

8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left

ger(cid:146)s side)

hand side)

9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar

right hand side)

10)Airbag wiring (yellow) 11)Seatbelt pretensioner (driver(cid:146)s side) 12)Seatbelt pretensioner (front passen-

ger(cid:146)s side)

13)Side airbag sensor (rear wheel

house right hand side)

14)Side airbag sensor (rear wheel

house left hand side)

15)Curtain airbag module (right side) 16)Curtain airbag module (left side) 17)Seatbelt buckle switch (driver(cid:146)s

18)Seatbelt buckle switch (front pas-

senger(cid:146)s side)

19)Driver(cid:146)s seat position sensor 20)Front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detec-

tion system weight sensor

21)Front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detec-

tion control module

22)Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON

and OFF indicator

23)SRS airbag system warning light

side)

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tem

Your vehicle is equipped with a Subaru advanced frontal airbag system that complies with the new ad- vanced frontal airbag requirements in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag system automat- ically determines the deployment force of the driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the deployment force of the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment. Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s sun visors beginning with the phrase (cid:147)EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS(cid:148) and a tag at- tached to the glove box lid beginning with the phrase (cid:147)Even with Advanced Air Bags(cid:148). Make sure that you carefully read the instructions on the warning labels and tag. Always wear your seatbelt. Subaru advanced frontal airbag system is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in combination with a seatbelt. All occu- pants should wear a seatbelt or be seated in an appro- priate child restraint system. The driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. The front passenger(cid:146)s

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SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dash- board under an (cid:147)SRS AIRBAG(cid:148) mark. In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact on the driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s head and chest.

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NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD(cid:146)S HEAD TOO

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CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

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Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat. The SRS airbag de- ploys 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. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.

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avoid injuries that can result when the SRS air- bag contacts an occupant not in proper posi- tion such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during pre-accident braking.

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The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve- hicle 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

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

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Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mirror over the rear view mir- ror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously injure vehicle occupants.

! Driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag The driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage in- flator. The inflator operates in different ways depend- ing on the severity of impact, backward-forward ad- justment of the driver(cid:146)s seat position and whether or

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not he/she is wearing the seatbelt. The backward-forward adjustment of the driver(cid:146)s seat position is monitored by the driver(cid:146)s seat position sen- sor under the driver(cid:146)s seat. Whether or not the driver is wearing the seatbelt is monitored by the seatbelt buckle switch. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the seatbelt buckle switch and/or the seat position sensor to malfunction, preventing the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system from functioning cor- rectly or causing the system to fail. " Do not place articles/metal objects or install any ac- cessory other than a genuine SUBARU accessory un- der the driver(cid:146)s seat. Do not allow the rear seat occu- pant to kick the driver(cid:146)s seat or push up its bottom sur- face with his/her feet. " Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle or under the driver(cid:146)s seat. If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or the driver(cid:146)s seat position sensor have failed, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. Although the driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag can deploy regardless of the backward- forward adjustment of the driver(cid:146)s seat position even when the warning light is on, have the system inspect- ed by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on.

NOTE The driver(cid:146)s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt pretensioner are not controlled by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system. ! Front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag The front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact and the total load on the seat. The total load on the seat is monitored by the passen- ger(cid:146)s occupant detection system weight sensor under the seat. The detection system monitors the total load on the seat and, based on this, determines as to whether or not the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag should be activated. Depending on the weight sensor output, only the driv- er(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag may deploy. This is normal. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys- tem from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail. " Do not apply any strong impact to the front passen- ger(cid:146)s seat such as by kicking. " Do not spill liquid on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat. If liquid is spilt, wipe it off immediately.

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" Do not remove or disassemble the front passen- ger(cid:146)s seat. " Do not install any accessory (such as an audio am- plifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory un- der the front passenger(cid:146)s seat. " Do not place anything (shoes, umbrella, etc.) under the front passenger(cid:146)s seat. " The front passenger(cid:146)s seat must not be used with the head restraint removed. " Do not leave any article including a child restraint system on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat or the seatbelt tongue and buckle engaged when you leave your ve- hicle. " Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle. " Do not use front seats with their backward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place se- curely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them again. For adjusting procedure, refer to the (cid:147)Manual seat(cid:148) in the front seats section in Chapter 1 in this owner(cid:146)s manual. (Models equipped with manual seats only) If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or passenger(cid:146)s occu- pant detection system weight sensor have failed, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer imme- diately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on.

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If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper function of the Subaru advanced frontal air- bag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your SUB- ARU dealer. NOTE The front passenger(cid:146)s SRS side airbag, SRS cur- tain airbag and seatbelt pretensioner are not con- trolled by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys- tem.

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The front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON and OFF indi- cators show you the status of the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located next to the clock in the cen- tral portion of the instrument panel. When the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, both the ON and OFF indicators illuminate for 6 sec- onds during which time the system is checked. Follow-

ing the system check, both indicators extinguish for 2
seconds. After this, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag reached by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitoring. If the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indicator will illumi- nate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished. If the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag is deacti- vated, the passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illumi- nate. If both the ON and OFF indicators remain lit or extin- guished simultaneously, the system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an inspection. ! Conditions in which front passenger(cid:146)s SRS

frontal airbag is not activated

The front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger(cid:146)s seat: " The seat is empty. " The seat is equipped with a rearward facing child re- straint system and an infant is restrained with it. " The seat is equipped with a forward facing child re- straint system and a small child is restrained with it. " The seat is equipped with a booster seat and a small child is in the booster seat.

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" The seat is relieved of the occupant load for a time exceeding the predetermined period. " The seat is occupied by a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult. " The front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detection system is faulty.

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER(cid:146)S SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGER(cid:146)S SRS FRONTAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be sure to install it in the REAR seat in a correct man- ner. Also, it is strongly recommended that any forward facing child seat or booster seat be in- stalled in the REAR seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seated in the REAR seat. This is because children sitting in the front passenger(cid:146)s seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag deploy. REAR seats are the safest place for children.

When the front passenger(cid:146)s seat is occupied by a child, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may increase the load on the front passenger(cid:146)s (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-71

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seat, activating the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal air- bag even though that seat is occupied by a child. " Do not place any article on the seat other than the child occupant and a child restraint system. " Do not place more than one child on the seat. " Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. " Do not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket. " Do not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger(cid:146)s seatback, or al- low him/her to pull the seatback. " If the front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indi- cator illuminates and the OFF indicator extin- guishes even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)

Turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) position if the front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indicator illumi- nates and the OFF indicator extinguishes even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat). Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By referring to the child restraint manufacturer(cid:146)s recommendations as well as the child restraint system installation procedures in the (cid:147)Child restraint systems(cid:148) section in this chapter, correctly in- stall the child restraint system. Turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and make sure that the front pas-

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senger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON indicator goes out and the OFF indicator comes on. If still the ON indicator illuminates while the OFF indi- cator extinguishes, take the following actions. " Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint system and the child occupant. " Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. " Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passenger(cid:146)s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. (Models equipped with manual seats only) If the ON indicator still illuminates while the OFF indi- cator extinguishes after taking relevant corrective ac- tions described above, relocate the child restraint sys- tem to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. NOTE When a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult is seated in the front pas- senger(cid:146)s seat, the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passen- ger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag depending on the occu- pant(cid:146)s seating posture. If the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag is activated (the ON indicator il- luminates while the OFF indicator extinguishes),

take the following actions. " Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant. " Ensure that there is no article left in the seat- back pocket. If the ON indicator still illuminates while the OFF indicator extinguishes despite the fact that the ac- tions noted above have been taken, seat the child/ small adult in the rear seat and immediately con- tact 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 wheth- er the airbag is deactivated or activated. ! Conditions in which front passenger(cid:146)s SRS

frontal airbag is activated

The front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag will be acti- vated for deployment upon impact when any of the fol- lowing conditions is met regarding the front passen- ger(cid:146)s seat. " When the seat is occupied by an adult. " When a heavy article is placed on the seat. When the front passenger(cid:146)s seat is occupied by an

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adult, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may lessen the load on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat, deactivating the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag despite the fact that the seat is occupied by an adult. " Do not allow the rear seat occupant to lift the front passenger(cid:146)s seat cushion using his/her feet. " Do not place any article under the front passenger(cid:146)s seat, or squeeze any article from behind and under the seat. This may lift the seat cushion. " Do not squeeze any article between the front pas- senger(cid:146)s seat and side trim/pillar, door or center con- sole box. This may lift the seat cushion. " If the passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator extinguishes even when the front passenger(cid:146)s seat is occu- pied by an adult

This can be caused by the adult incorrectly sitting in the front passenger(cid:146)s seat. Turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)OFF(cid:148) 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 seat- belt, position his/her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position. If the OFF indicator re- mains illuminated while the ON indicator remains ex- tinguished, take the following actions. " Ensure that there is no article, book, shoe, etc. trapped under the seat, at the rear of the seat, or on (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-73

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the side of the seat. " Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passenger(cid:146)s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. (Models equipped with manual seats only) " Next, turn the ignition switch to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position and let the system complete the self check. Now, the ON indicator should illuminate while the OFF indicator remains extinguished. If the OFF indicator still illuminates while the ON indi- cator remains extinguished, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBA- RU dealer for an inspection. ! Effect vehicle modifications made for persons with disabilities may have on Subaru advanced frontal airbag system operation (U.S. only)

Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, seat belts, front bumper, front side frame, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the Subaru advanced airbag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the following Subaru distributors:

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Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Dealer Services Department P.O. Box 6000
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000
1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) Schuman Carriage Motors, Inc. 1234 South Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96814
808-592-4497
Triple J Enterprises, Inc. P. O. Box 6066, Tamuning, Guam 96931
671-646-9126
Trebol Subaru of Puerto Rico, Inc. P. O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00910
787-793-2828
There are no Subaru distributors in any other U.S. ter- ritories as of May 2004. If you are in such an area, please contact the Subaru distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle.

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A) Driver(cid:146)s side B) Passenger(cid:146)s side

The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition

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switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag system is de- signed to determine activation or deactivation condi- tion of the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag de- pending on the total load on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat monitored by the front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detection system weight sensor. For this reason, only the driv- er(cid:146)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 inside both front fenders and the impact sensors in the airbag control module detect a predetermined amount of force during a frontal colli- sion, the control module sends signals to the airbag module(s) (only driver(cid:146)s module or both driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s modules) instructing the module(s) to inflate the SRS frontal airbag(s). The driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbags use dual stage inflators. The two inflators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or simultaneously, depending on the severity of impact, backward-forward adjustment of the driver(cid:146)s seat position and fastening/unfastening of the seatbelt in the case of the driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag and depending on the severity of impact and the total load on the seat in the case of the front pas- senger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag. After the deployment, the SRS airbag immediately start to deflate so that the driver(cid:146)s vision is not obstructed. The time required (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-75

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from detecting impact to the deflation of the SRS air- bag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. Both when only the driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag deploys and the driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal air- bags deploy, the driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s seat- belt 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 vi- sion and will not interfere with the driver(cid:146)s ability to maintain control of the vehicle. When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

Driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag are designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal colli- sion. It is basically not designed to deploy in lesser frontal impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, they are basi- cally not designed to deploy in side or rear impacts or in roll-over accidents because deployment of only the driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag or both driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations. The driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbags are 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.

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

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" Examples of accident in which the driver(cid:146)s/driv- er(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy.

" Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the driver(cid:146)s/driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy.

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A head-on collision against a thick concrete wall at a vehicle speed of 12 to 19 mph (20 to 30 km/h) or high- er activates only the driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag or both driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbags. The airbag(s) will also be activated when the vehicle is exposed to a frontal impact similar in fashion and mag- nitude to the above-mentioned collision.

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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).

" Examples of the types of accidents in which de- ployment of the driver(cid:146)s/driver(cid:146)s and front pas- senger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to de- ploy.

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There are many types of collisions which might not

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" Examples of the types of accidents in which the

driver(cid:146)s/driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag(s) will basically not deploy.

necessarily require deployment of driver(cid:146)s/driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag(s). If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole, or if it slides under a truck(cid:146)s load bed, or if it sus- tains an oblique offset frontal impact, the driver(cid:146)s/driv- er(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

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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.

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In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once, the driver(cid:146)s and/or front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy only once on the first im- pact. Example: In the case of a double collision, first with an- other vehicle, then against a concrete wall in immedi- ate succession, once either or both of the driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbags is/are activated

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on the first impact, it/they will not be activated on the second impact.

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bag

The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seatback, which bears an (cid:147)SRS AIRBAG(cid:148) label. In a moderate to severe side impact collision, the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle de- ploys between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant(cid:146)s chest. 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 (cid:147)SRS AIRBAG(cid:148) mark is lo- cated 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 de- ploys between the occupant and the side window and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant(cid:146)s head.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are 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.

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" Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to ei- ther front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. However, the force of

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SRS side airbag deployment may cause injuries if your head or other body parts are too close to the SRS side airbag. " Since your vehicle is equipped with SRS cur- tain airbags, do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the front or rear door on either side. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cab- in is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat), and it pro- vides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact. However, the force of its deployment may cause injuries if your head is too close to it.

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

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" Never allow a child to kneel on the front pas- senger(cid:146)s seat facing the side window or to wrap his/her arms around the front seatback. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seri- ously because his/her head or arms or other body parts are too close to the SRS side airbag. Since your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger(cid:146)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. " Never allow a child to kneel on the front and rear passenger(cid:146)s seat facing the side window. 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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" 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(cid:146)s occupants and cause injuries. " Do not attach a hands-free microphone 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 air- bag. A hands-free microphone or other acces- (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-83

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sory in such a location could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the cur- tain airbag, or it could prevent correct deploy- ment of the curtain airbag. In either case, the re- sult could be serious injuries. " Do not hang coathangers or other pointed objects on the coat hooks. If such items were hanging on the coat hooks during deployment of the SRS curtain airbags, they could cause serious injuries by coming off the coat hooks and being thrown through the cabin or by pre- venting deployment of the curtain airbags. Before hanging clothing on the coat hooks, make sure there are no sharp objects in the pockets. Hang clothing directly on the coat hooks without using hangers.

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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 sur- face on or near the SRS side airbag. They could prevent proper deployment of the SRS side air- bag, reducing protection available to the front seat(cid:146)s occupant.

! Operation

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A) SRS curtain airbags operation B) SRS side airbags operation

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can func- tion only when the ignition switch is in the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) posi- tion. The driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags 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 de- ploys independently of the driver(cid:146)s and front passen- ger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel and in-

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strument panel. An impact sensor is incorporated into each of the ve- hicle(cid:146)s center and rear pillars. If either sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a side impact collision, the control module sends a signal to the side airbag module and curtain airbag module on the impacted side of the vehicle, instructing them to in- flate the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag. Then the side airbag module and curtain airbag mod- ule produces gas, which instantly inflates the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag. After the deploy- ment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to de- flate. 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 fol- lowing deployment then slowly deflates. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys 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 de- ploys, 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.

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Do not touch the SRS side airbag system com- ponents 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. 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 compo- nents can be very hot as a result of deployment.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are de- signed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision. It is basi- cally not designed to deploy in lesser side impact. Al- so, it is basically not designed to deploy in frontal or rear impacts because SRS side airbag and SRS cur- tain airbag deployment would not help the occupant in those situations. Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are de- signed 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 pas- senger compartment during a side impact collision.

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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 the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy.

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

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A) The vehicle is involved in an ob-

lique side-on impact.

B) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicin- ity of the passenger compartment.

C) The vehicle strikes a telephone

pole or similar object.

D) The vehicle is involved in a side-on

impact from a motorcycle.

E) The vehicle rolls onto its side or

roof.

" Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag

and SRS curtain airbag are unlikely to deploy.

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

" Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will ba- sically not deploy.

A) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another

vehicle (moving or stationary).

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B) The vehicle is struck from behind.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are basi- cally not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Examples of such accidents are illustrated.

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Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by an- other from the same direction, once the SRS side air- bag and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second.

! SRS airbag system monitors

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A) First impact B) 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 deploys only once on the first impact.

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A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi- ness of the SRS airbag system (including front seat- belt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light (cid:147)AIRBAG(cid:148) will show normal system operation by lighting for about 6
seconds when the ignition key is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148)

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position. The following components are monitored by the indi- cator: " Front sub sensor (Right hand side) " Front sub sensor (Left hand side) " Airbag control module (including impact sensors) " Frontal airbag module (Driver(cid:146)s side) " Frontal airbag module (Front passenger(cid:146)s side) " Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right hand side) " Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left hand side) " Side airbag module (Driver(cid:146)s side) " Side airbag module (Front passenger(cid:146)s side) " Side airbag sensor (Rear wheel house right hand side) " Side airbag sensor (Rear wheel house left hand side) " Curtain airbag module (Right side) " Curtain airbag module (Left side) " Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver(cid:146)s side) " Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passenger(cid:146)s side) " Seatbelt buckle switch (Driver(cid:146)s side) " Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passenger(cid:146)s side) " Driver(cid:146)s seat position sensor " Front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detection system weight sensor " Front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detection control mod- ule

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" Front passenger(cid:146)s frontal airbag ON and OFF indi- cator " All related wiring

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly re- paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS air- bags may inflate in a very minor collision or not inflate in a severe collision), which may in- crease the risk of injury. " Flashing or flickering of the indicator light " No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) posi- tion " Continuous illumination of the warning light " Illumination of the warning light while driving

! SRS airbag system servicing

" When discarding an airbag module or scrap- ping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult 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, see your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or disconnecting the system(cid:146)s wiring could re- sult in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring harnesses of the SRS airbag system are covered with yellow insulation and system connectors are yellow for easy identification.

If you need service or repair in areas listed be- low, have an authorized SUBARU dealer per- form the work. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas.

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" Under the center console " Inside each front fender " Steering wheel and column and nearby areas " Top of the dashboard on front passenger(cid:146)s side and nearby areas " Each front seat and nearby area " Inside each center pillar " 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

In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, re- placement of the system should be performed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When the components of the SRS airbag system are re- placed, use only genuine SUBARU parts. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU deal- er as soon as possible. " The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which the only the driver(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag or both driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbags did not deploy. " The pad of the steering wheel, the cover over the front passenger(cid:146)s SRS frontal airbag, or either (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-91

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roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged. " Either center pillar and rear wheel house or a nearby area of the vehicle was involved in an acci- dent 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.

! Precautions against vehicle modifica-

tion

on the front seat " Attachment of a hands-free microphone 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 sur- face that would be near a deploying SRS cur- tain airbag.

" 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 inter- fere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

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

in serious

" Installation of custom steering wheels " Attachment of additional trim materials to the dashboard " Installation of custom seats " Replacement of seat fabric or leather " Installation of additional fabric or leather

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Do not perform any of the following modifica- tions. 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 genuine SUBARU accessory parts. " Modification of the suspension system or front end structure. " Installation of a tire of different size and con- struction from the tires specified on the vehicle

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placard attached to the driver(cid:146)s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner(cid:146)s Manual. " Attachment of any equipment (side steps or side sill protectors, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body.

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to in- stall any accessory parts to your vehicle.

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Keys ............................................................... Key number ....................................................... Immobilizer (if equipped) ............................. Security ID plate ................................................ Security indicator light ..................................... Key replacement ............................................... Door locks ..................................................... Locking and unlocking from the outside ........ Locking and unlocking from the inside .......... Battery drainage prevention function ............. Power door locking switches ...................... Key lock-in prevention function ...................... Remote keyless entry system

(if equipped) .............................................. Locking the doors ............................................. Unlocking the doors ......................................... Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate ..................... Illuminated entry ............................................... Vehicle finder function ..................................... Sounding a panic alarm ................................... Selecting audible signal operation .................. Replacing the battery ....................................... Replacing lost transmitters .............................. Alarm system ................................................ System alarm operation ................................... Activating and deactivating the alarm system ............................................................. If you have accidentally triggered the alarm system ............................................................. Arming the system ............................................ Disarming the system .......................................

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