2005 Subaru Legacy Owners Manual

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Function settings A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown below to meet your personal requirements. Con- tact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. Item Function Possible settings Default set- ting Page Alarm system Alarm system Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors) Impact sensor operation (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option)) Operation / Non-operation 0 second / 30 seconds Operation / Non-operation Passive arming Operation / Non-operation Remote keyless entry sys- tem Hazard warning flasher Operation / Non-operation Audible signal Operation / Non-operation Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation / Non-operation Operation 30 seconds Non-opera- tion Non-opera- tion Operation Operation Operation Rear window defogger Rear window defogger Operation for 15 min. / Continuous operation Operation for 15 min. 2-23 2-25 2-29 2-27 2-12 2-15 2-11 3-57 26 Item Function Possible settings Default set- ting Page Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) Windshield wiper deicer Operation for 15 min. / Continuous operation Operation for 15 min. 3-56 Dome light Operation in interlock with remote keyless entry system Battery drainage prevention function Battery drainage prevention func- tion OFF / Short / Normal / Long Normal 6-2 Operation / Non-operation Operation 2-9 (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 27 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats .................................................... Manual seat ....................................................... Power seat (if equipped) .................................. Reclining the seatback ..................................... Head restraint adjustment ................................ Active head restraint ........................................ Lumbar support (if equipped) .......................... Seat heater (if equipped) .............................. Rear seats ..................................................... Folding down the rear seat (cid:150) Station wagon .. Head restraint adjustment ................................ Armrest (if equipped) ................................... Loading long objects (Sedan) .......................... Seatbelts ....................................................... Seatbelt safety tips ........................................... Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .............. Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) ............................................................ Seatbelt warning light and chime .................... Fastening the seatbelt ...................................... Seatbelt maintenance ....................................... Front seatbelt pretensioners ....................... System monitors ............................................... System servicing .............................................. Precautions against vehicle modification ...... Child restraint systems ................................ Where to place a child restraint system ......... Choosing a child restraint system .................. Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt ............................................................ 1-2 1-3 1-5 1-6 1-8 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-21 1-33 1-33 1-35 1-36 1-37 1-38 1-40 1-41 1-42 1-47 1-49 1-55 Installing a booster seat ................................... Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .... Top tether anchorages ..................................... *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ........................................... 1-59 Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers ....................... Subaru advanced frontal airbag system ........ SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag ........ SRS airbag system monitors ........................... SRS airbag system servicing .......................... Precautions against vehicle modification ...... 1-59 1-65 1-80 1-89 1-91 1-92 1-1 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats " Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. " Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism. " Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seat- backs are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious in- ternal injury or death. " The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy- ment, the driver should always sit upright and 1-2 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. HS1034BA Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly recom- mend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child(cid:146)s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (in- cluding forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD(cid:146)S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. 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 con- cerning child restraint systems, see the (cid:147)Child restraint systems(cid:148) section in this chapter. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Manual seat ! Fore and aft adjustment UB1500BA Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-3 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Reclining the seatback HS1037BA To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place ob- jects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of slid- ing under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. 1-4 UB1501BA Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seat is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when released. When operat- ing the reclining lever to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually. ! Seat cushion height adjustment (driver(cid:146)s seat) ! Power seat (if equipped) ! Fore and aft adjustment Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags UB1502BA The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down. When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. UB1541BA To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the con- trol switch forward or backward. NOTE During backward-forward adjustment of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat cushion angle or seat height. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-5 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Reclining the seatback HS1037BA To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch. UB1542BA To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place ob- jects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of slid- ing under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. 1-6 ! Seat cushion angle adjustment (Driver(cid:146)s seat only) ! Seat height adjustment (Driver(cid:146)s seat only) Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch. UB1540BA To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch. UB1519BA (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-7 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Head restraint adjustment the vehicle is struck from the rear. ! Active head restraint UB1521BA To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the cen- ter of the head restraint is closest to the top of the oc- cupant(cid:146)s ears. Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that 1-8 HS1105BA The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with ac- tive head restraints. They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. For maximum effectiveness the head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant(cid:146)s ears. " Each active head restraint is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and the user sits in the correct position on the seat. " Each active head restraint is designed to work only once. If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints. " The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear. " The active head restraints may be damaged if they are pushed hard from behind or subjected to shock. As a result, they may not function if the vehicle suffers a rear impact. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Lumbar support (if equipped) Pull the lever forward or backward. Pulling the lever forward will increase the amount of support for your lower back. UB1520BA (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-9 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seat heater (if equipped) UB1208BA The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the (cid:147)ACC(cid:148) or (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position. Each seat heater has four levels of adjustment. To use the heater in the right hand seat, turn the (cid:147)R(cid:148) adjust- ment knob forward until the (cid:147) (cid:148) mark reaches the desired position. To activate the heater in the left hand seat, turn the (cid:147)L(cid:148) adjustment knob forward until the (cid:147) (cid:148) mark reaches the desired position. Each heater warms the seat most quickly with the (cid:147) (cid:148) mark on the adjustment knob in the furthest-forward position. An indicator light on the adjustment knob for each seat 1-10 heater comes on when that seat heater is activated. When the vehicle(cid:146)s interior is warmed enough or be- fore you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off. " There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tem- peratures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time. When using the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned. " Do not put anything on the seat which insu- lates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. NOTE " Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. " When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, paint thinner, or any similar materials. Rear seats Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HG1044BA Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials be- tween occupants and seatbacks or seat cush- ions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. HS8005BA Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-11 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Folding down the rear seat (cid:150) Station wagon " After returning the rear seat to its original po- sition, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. " Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. " Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them from being thrown around in- side the vehicle and causing serious injury dur- ing a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration. 1-12 UB1534CA Unlock the seatback by pushing the release button and then fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked. ! Head restraint adjustment Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. ! Rear windows side seating position Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the first or second click position depending on your sitting height. ! Rear center seating position UB1529BA To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while press- ing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the cen- ter of the head restraint is closest to the top of the oc- cupant(cid:146)s ears. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head re- straints to improve rearward visibility. UB1523BA To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while press- ing the release button on the top of the seatback. When the rear center seating position is occupied, (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-13 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags place the head restraint in its highest position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibility. Armrest (if equipped) Sedan UB1531BA 1-14 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Loading long objects (Sedan) UB1201BA Station wagon To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the arm- rest. To avoid the possibility of serious injury, pas- sengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion. UB1532BA Folding down the armrest and opening the seatback panel affords a loading space for long objects. To open the seatback panel, pull the panel down while pressing the release tab down. " Secure long objects properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious in- jury during a sudden stop or sharp cornering. Tie long objects down with a rope or something equivalent. " Avoid loading objects longer than 6.6 ft (2 m) (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-15 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags and heavier than 55 lbs (25 kg). Such objects can interfere with the driver(cid:146)s proper operation of the vehicle, possibly causing an accident and serious injury. Seatbelts ! Seatbelt safety tips " All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury be- comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. " All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as ef- fective in preventing or reducing injury. " Each seatbelt is designed to support only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more persons (cid:150) even children. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result. " Replace all seatbelt assemblies including re- tractors and attaching hardware worn by occu- pants of a vehicle that has been in a serious ac- cident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious. " Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, espe- UB1533BA 1-16 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 all these reasons, we strongly recommend that ALL children (includ- ing those in child seats and those that have out- grown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child(cid:146)s height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (in- cluding forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD(cid:146)S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. 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 con- cerning the child restraint system, see the (cid:147)Child restraint systems(cid:148) section in this chap- ter. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. ! Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your ve- hicle. See information on (cid:147)Child restraint systems(cid:148) in this chapter. ! Children If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating po- sitions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child(cid:146)s waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned, a child re- straint system should be used. Never place the shoul- der belt under the child(cid:146)s arm or behind the child(cid:146)s back. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-17 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! Expectant mothers HS1107AA Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recom- mendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist. ! Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) The driver(cid:146)s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Re- tractor (ELR). The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quick- ly out of the retractor. 1-18 ! Automatic/Emergency Locking Retrac- tor (A/ELR) Each passenger(cid:146)s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emer- gency Locking Retractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/ Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR has an additional locking mode (cid:147)Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode(cid:148) intended to secure a child re- straint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the re- tractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seat- belt cannot be extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor func- tions as ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, ALR mode is released. When securing a child restraint system on the passen- gers(cid:146) seats, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the retractor is restored to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function by allowing the seat- belt to retract fully. For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the (cid:147)Child restraint systems(cid:148) section in this chapter. ! Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning de- vice at the driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s seat. With the ignition switch turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated below and sounding a chime. Driver: Instrument panel UB7507NA Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags UB1582BA Front passenger: Between map lights ! Operation If the driver and/or front passenger have/has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the (cid:147)ON(cid:148) position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seat- belt(s) is/are unfastened. If the driver(cid:146)s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the driver(cid:146)s and/or front passenger(cid:146)s seatbelt(s) are/ is still not fastened 6 seconds later, both warning lights or the warning light for the unfastened seatbelt will re- main lit for 15 seconds. If the driver(cid:146)s and/or front pas- senger(cid:146)s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened even 15 (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-19 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ignition switch), the warning lights will alternate between flash- ing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warn- ing lights and sounding of the chime will continue until both driver and front passenger fasten their seatbelts. NOTE " If the driver and/or front passenger unfasten(s) the seatbelt(s) after fastening, the seatbelt warn- ing device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed. " At speeds lower than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illu- mination at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. " At approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or higher speeds The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illu- mination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flash- ing. " It is possible to cancel the warning operation 1-20 that follows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ignition switch by unfastening and refastening the driver(cid:146)s seatbelt. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, however, the complete se- quence of warning operation resumes. For further details about canceling the warning operation, please contact your SUBARU dealer. If there is no passenger on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat, the seatbelt warning device for front passenger(cid:146)s seat will be deactivated. The front passenger(cid:146)s occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passenger(cid:146)s seat. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the device from functioning correctly or cause the device to fail. " 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. " 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 warning device for front passenger(cid:146)s seat does not function correctly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger(cid:146)s seat is empty or it is deactivated even when the front passenger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), 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 still the seatbelt warning device for front passenger(cid:146)s seat does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above, immediately con- tact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. ! Fastening the seatbelt " Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or sever- ity of injury. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen. " Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seat- backs are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious in- ternal injury or death. " Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-21 ! Front seatbelts 1. Adjust the seat position: Driver(cid:146)s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright posi- tion. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passenger(cid:146)s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possi- ble. 2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reach- ing the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HS1049BA Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sun- ny weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool. 1-22 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HS1050BA HS1051BA 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-23 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height UB1200BA The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for you. To lower the anchor height, push the release button and slide the anchor down. To raise the anchor height, slide the anchor up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck. 1-24 When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt an- chor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury dur- ing sudden braking or in a collision. " Unfastening the seatbelt Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are HS1053BA retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. ! Rear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on Station wagon) 1. Sit well back in the seat. 2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reach- ing the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it, then pull it out slowly again. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HS1051BA 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. 5. Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. 3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. HS1050BA (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-25 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Unfastening the seatbelt ! Rear center seatbelt on Station wagon model HS1053BA UB1552BB Push the button on the buckle. Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door. A) Center seatbelt tongue plate B) Connector (tongue) C) Connector (buckle) D) Center seatbelt buckle 1-26 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HS1054BA HS1055BA Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, especially when inserting the connector(cid:146)s tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right hand side), always check that the webbing is not twisted. Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the re- spective buckles. If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt (with the connector(cid:146)s tongue plate not fastened to the connector(cid:146)s buckle on the right hand side), it cannot properly restrain the wearer in position in an accident, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-27 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags UB1216BA UB1217BA Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the recess of the ceil- ing. 1. Remove the connector (tongue) plate from the holder located at the front of the recess by pulling the connector (tongue) plate rearward. 2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the overhead re- tractor. 1-28 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags UB1508DA UB1221BA 3. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, in- sert the connector (tongue) attached at the webbing end into the buckle on the right hand side until a click is heard. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again. 4. After fastening the seatbelt, make sure that the (cid:147) (cid:148) mark on the buckle face outwards. (cid:148) mark on the connector (tongue) and the (cid:147) (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-29 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the center seatbelt buckle marked (cid:147)CENTER(cid:148) on the left hand side until it clicks. 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. HS1060BA HS1061BA 1-30 " Unfastening the seatbelt Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt. HS1062BA UB1036BA UB1213BA 1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-31 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags slot in the connector (buckle) on the right hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will disconnect from the buckle. UB1546BA UB1528BA 2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retrac- tor while it is rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plate in the recess in the retractor and then insert the con- nector (tongue) plate into the slot located at the front of the recess. " Do not allow the retractor to roll up the seat- belt too quickly. Otherwise, the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim. " Have the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim. 1-32 ! Seatbelt maintenance 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. Re- place the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found. " Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemi- cals and particularly battery acid. " Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from op- erating properly. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seatbelt pretensioners HS1067BA The driver(cid:146)s and front passenger(cid:146)s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident in- volving a moderate to severe frontal collision. The pretensioner sensor also serves as a SRS frontal airbag sensor. If the sensor detects a certain predeter- mined amount of force during a frontal collision, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the retractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively re- strains the front seat occupant. When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated, an operat- (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-33 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ing noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle. Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced. NOTE " Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to acti- vate in minor frontal impacts, in side or rear im- pacts or in roll-over accidents. " The driver(cid:146)s seat and passenger(cid:146)s seat preten- sioners and frontal airbag operate simultaneous- ly. " Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. In the event that a preten- sioner is activated, both the driver(cid:146)s and front pas- senger(cid:146)s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be re- placed and only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts. " If either front seatbelt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the pretensioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. 1-34 " If the front seatbelt retractor assembly or sur- rounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. " When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to ex- plain to the buyer that it has seatbelt pretension- ers by alerting him to the contents of this section. " To obtain maximum protection, occupants should sit in an upright position with their seat- belts properly fastened. Refer to (cid:147)Seatbelts(cid:148) section in this chapter. " Do not modify, remove or strike the front seatbelt retractor assemblies or surrounding area. This could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioners or could make the system inoperative, possibly resulting in seri- 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 UB7507JA 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 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-35 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " 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 1-36 " 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. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-37 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Child restraint systems US1590BA 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)). 1-38 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. HS1069BA Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. HS1070BA (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-39 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! 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. UG1530BA 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. 1-40 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 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HG1043BA UGS507AA 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 (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-41 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 1-42 UGS508BA 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. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags UGS509BA 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. UGS510BA 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). (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-43 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 UG1089BA 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. 1-44 US1581BA 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. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags US1582BA US1583BA 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). (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-45 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Sedan 1-46 UB1569BA UB1527BA 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. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags ! 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 (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-47 UG1094BA 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. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags the event of an accident may be increased. US1585BA 4. To remove the booster seat, press the release but- ton on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract. US1586BA 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. 1-48 " 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- Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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). (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-49 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags UB1202BA UB1538CA 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. 1-50 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags TOP TETHER TOP TETHER Sedan Station wagon UB1222BA UB1574BA The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are pro- vided for all the seating positions (middle and both window-side ones) of the rear seat. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-51 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Sedan 1-52 UB1204BA UB1203BA 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. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags HS1079BA 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. UB1205BA 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. (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-53 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags US1588CA UG1098BA 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). 1-54 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. UB1222BA (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-55 US1113BA 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- Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Station wagon ! To hook the top tether " Sedan TOP TETHER UB1574BA 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. UB1535BA 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. 1-56 TOP TETHER UB1536BA 2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. UB1537BA (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-57 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags " Station wagon UB1585BA 2. Open the cover flaps to use the anchorages. UB1207BA 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. 1-58 UB1206BA 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. Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags *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) (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-59 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 1-60 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. HS1034BA " 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 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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 (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-61 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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. 1-62 ! Components 16 14 18 19 23 22 11 20 20 21 UB1219BB 12 10 13 20 1720 15 Sedan Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 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) (cid:150) CONTINUED (cid:150) 1-63 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 11 16 14 18 19 23 22 1012 20 17 20 13 15 20 20 21 UB1218BB Station wagon 1-64 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)

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2005 Subaru Legacy Owners Manual