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2. Adjust the seatback to the upright posi- tion. 3. Place the child restraint system in the seating position. 4. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system follow- ing the instructions provided by its manu- facturer. 5. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

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6. Take up the slack in the lap belt. 7. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the re- tractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the re- tractor functions as ALR.

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Rear seat (5-seater models)/Second-row seat (7-seater models)

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8. Before having a child sit in the child re- straint system, 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 seat- belt. 9. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR properly functioning).

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Third-row seat (7-seater models)

10.If the child restraint system requires a

top tether, latch the hook onto the top teth- er anchor and tighten the top tether. See the “Top tether anchorages” for additional instructions.

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11.To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract com- pletely. 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.

(cid:132) Installing a booster seat

(cid:121) Child restraint systems and seat- belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it.

(cid:121) Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child restraint sys- tems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; they can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

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3. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. 4. 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’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips.

When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held se- curely 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 in- creased.

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1. Slide the seat or seat pair to its rear- most position. 2. Place the booster seat in the rear seat- ing position and sit the child on it. The child should sit well back on the booster seat.

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5. To remove the booster seat, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract.

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(cid:121) Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of in- jury to the child.

(cid:121) Never place the shoulder belt un- der the child’s arm or behind the child’s back. If an accident oc- curs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child.

(cid:121) The seatbelt should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as ef- fective in preventing or reducing injury.

(cid:121) Place the lap belt as low as possi- ble on the child’s hips. A high-po- sitioned lap belt will increase 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. (cid:121) Make sure the shoulder belt is po- sitioned across the center of child’s shoulder. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sud- den braking or in a collision.

(cid:132) Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)

(cid:121) Child restraint systems and seat- belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it.

(cid:121) Do not leave an unsecured child restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child restraint sys- tems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; they 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, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held se- curely 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 in- creased. Some types of child restraint systems can be installed in a rear seating position of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the vehicle body. The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH sys- tem (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil- dren).

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TOP TETHER

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Your vehicle is provided with child re- straint system anchors as follows: (cid:121) Four lower anchorages (bars) and three upper anchorages (tether anchorages) on the rear seat (5-seater model)/second-row seat (7-seater model)

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Lower anchorages for child restraints are provided in the following locations: (cid:121) 5-seater models: on the rear seats (cid:121) 7-seater models: on the second-row seats For each window-side seating position, two lower anchorages are provided. Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback.

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The tether anchorages (upper anchorag- es) are provided for all the seating posi- tions of the rear seat (5-seater models)/ second-row seat (7-seater models).

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the seatback. Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback.

When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held se- curely 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 in- creased.

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1. Slide the seat or seat pair to its rear- most position.

2. Make the clearance between the seat cushion and seatback a little wider to lo- cate the two anchorages (bars) for the po- sition where you want to install the child restraint system.

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3. While following the instructions sup- plied by the child restraint system manu- facturer, connect the lower hooks onto the lower anchorages located at “ ” marks on the bottom of the seatback. When the hooks are connected, make sure the adja- cent seatbelts are not caught.

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4. [If your child restraint system is of a flexible attachment type (which uses teth- er belts to connect the child restraint sys- tem 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. 5. Connect the top tether hook to the teth- er anchorage and firmly tighten the tether. For information on how to set the top teth- er, read the following “Top tether anchor- ages”.

proceed as follows, while observing the in- structions by the child restraint system manufacturer. Since a top tether can provide additional stability by offering another connection between a child restraint system and the vehicle, we recommend that you use a top tether whenever one is required or avail- able. (cid:84) Tether anchorage location (cid:86) Rear seat (5-seater models)/Sec- ond-row seat (7-seater models)

TOP TETHER

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Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for the right, center and left seats, are already in- stalled on the back of each seatback. Open the cover flap to use each anchor- age.

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(cid:86) Third-row seat (7-seater models)

TOP TETHER

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Two tether anchorages are attached to the rear edge of the cargo area. Open the cover flap to use each anchor- age.

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6. Before seating a child in the child re- straint system, try to move seat back and forth and left and right to verify that it is held securely in position. 7. To remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse procedures of installa- tion. If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer.

(cid:132) Top tether anchorages Your vehicle is equipped with three top tether anchorages (five in the 7-seater models) so that a child restraint system having a top tether can be installed in a rear seating position. When installing a child restraint system using top tether,

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(cid:84) To hook the top tether (cid:86) Rear seat (5-seater models)/Sec- ond-row seat (7-seater models)

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1. Raise the head restraint to the highest position at the seating position where the child seat has been installed using the seatbelt or lower anchorages; lift up the head restraint while pressing the release button.

TOP TETHER

When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top tether, pass the top tether under the head restraint between the head restraint stay posts.

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2. Open the cover flaps to use the an- chorages.

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Be sure to install the top tether with the head restraint raised to the high- est position. If the head restraint is in any of the lower positions, the top tether will touch the head restraint and the resulting slack will prevent its secure installation.

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

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Do not route the top tether over the head restraint. It may happen that the top tether cannot be fastened tightly.

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1. Lower the head restraint to its lowest position.

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

TOP TETHER

TOP TETHER

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2. Open the lid of the cargo area, then re- move the covers for the anchorages.

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Do not pass the top tether under the head restraint. The top tether will touch the head restraint and the re- sulting slack will prevent its secure installation.

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Prevent the top tether from touching cargo in the cargo area. The top tether may become slack if the car- go changes shape or moves.

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Do not use the top tether with the head restraint in a raised position, otherwise the top tether cannot be fastened tightly.

*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) *SRS: This stands for supplemental re- straint system. This name is used be- cause the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seatbelts. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seatbelt(s) by the driver and front passenger when any of the SRS frontal, side and curtain airbags deploys.

(cid:132) Your vehicle’s SRS configu-

ration

The driver’s seat, the front passenger’s seat, and the outboard seats of the rear/ second seating row of your vehicle are each provided with, in addition to a lap/ shoulder belt, one or more airbags as fol- lows: (cid:121) Frontal airbag (one each for driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat) (cid:121) Side airbag (one each for driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat) (cid:121) Curtain airbag (one each for the out- board sides of cabin, extending from driv- er’s and front passenger’s seats to rear/ second seating row)

These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt. The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For operation instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner, see the “Front seatbelt pre- tensioners” section in this chapter.

(cid:121) To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driv- er and all passengers in the vehi- cle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed only as a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt. It does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the ve- hicle has the SRS airbag.

For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see the “Seatbelts” section in this chapter.

(cid:121) Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag. Because the SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable speed – faster than the blink of an eye – and force to pro- tect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in prop- er position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident brak- ing. 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 deployment force.

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(cid:121) The SRS airbags deploy with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper posi- tion when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practi- cal while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passen- ger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

(cid:121) Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or be- tween you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those ob- jects could interfere with its prop- er operation and could be pro- pelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.

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(cid:121) Put children aged 12 and under in a 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 re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from de- ployment is greater.

Consequently, we strongly rec- ommend that ALL children (in- cluding those in child seats and those that have outgrown child re- straint devices) sit in a REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Always secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including for- ward facing child seats) in one of the rear seating positions recom- mended in this owner’s manual. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating po- sitions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint sys- tem, see the “Child restraint sys- tems” section in this chapter.

(cid:121) NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

(cid:121) Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS air- bag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.

(cid:121) 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 trou- ble. If you or your passengers have breathing problems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly.

(cid:121) A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas. Occupants could get burned 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 or her to the applicable section in this owner’s manual.

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(cid:84) Components

11

18 19

24

23

16

14

21

22

10

12

20

17

13

15

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1) Airbag control module (including impact

2) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side) 3) Frontal airbag module (front passen-

sensors)

ger’s side)

4) Front sub sensor (left-hand side) 5) Front sub sensor (right-hand side) 6) Side airbag module (driver’s side) 7) Side airbag module (front passenger’s

8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-

9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar right-

side)

hand side)

hand side)

10)Airbag wiring (yellow) 11)Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side) 12)Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger’s

13)Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house

14)Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house

side)

right-hand side)

left-hand side)

15)Curtain airbag module (right side) 16)Curtain airbag module (left side) 17)Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-

ger’s side)

18)Seatbelt buckle switch (driver’s side) 19)Driver’s seat position sensor 20)Front passenger’s seatbelt tension sen-

sor

21)Front passenger’s occupant detection

system weight sensor

22)Front passenger’s occupant detection

23)Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and

control module

OFF indicator

24)SRS airbag system warning light

(cid:132) Subaru advanced frontal air-

bag system

Your vehicle is equipped with a Subaru advanced frontal airbag system that com- plies with the new advanced frontal airbag requirements in the amended Federal Mo- tor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys- tem automatically determines the deploy- ment force of the driver’s SRS frontal air- bag at the time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front pas- senger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activat- ed, the deployment force of the SRS fron- tal airbag at the time of deployment. Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS” and a tag at- tached to the glove box lid beginning with the phrase “Even with Advanced Air Bags”. Make sure that you carefully read the instructions on the warning labels and tag. Always wear your seatbelt. The subaru advanced frontal airbag system is a sup- plemental restraint system and must be used in combination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be seated in an appropriate child restraint system.

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed in the center portion of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark. In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy and supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact on the driver’s and front passenger’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’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

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

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It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag con- tacts an occupant not in proper po- sition such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during pre- accident braking.

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

The SRS airbag deploys with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Be- cause the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possi- ble and sit upright and well back in the seat.

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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 pro- pelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.

driver’s seat. Whether or not the driver is wearing the seatbelt is monitored by the seatbelt buck- le 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 ad- vanced frontal airbag system from func- tioning correctly or causing the system to fail. (cid:121) Do not place articles/metal objects or in- stall any accessory other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the driver’s seat. Do not allow the rear seat occupant to kick the driver’s seat or push up its bot- tom surface with his/her feet. (cid:121) Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle or under the driver’s seat. If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or the driver’s seat position sensor have failed, the SRS airbag system warning light will il- luminate. Although the driver’s SRS fron- tal airbag can deploy regardless of the backward-forward adjustment of the driv- er’s seat position even when the warning light is on, have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on.

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NOTE The driver’s SRS side airbag, SRS cur- tain airbag and seatbelt pretensioner are not controlled by the Subaru ad- vanced frontal airbag system. (cid:84) Front passenger’s SRS frontal air-

bag

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator op- erates in different ways depending on the severity of impact. The total load on the seat is monitored by the occupant detection system’s weight sensor located under the seat. The system has another sensor that mon- itors the tension of the front passenger seatbelt. Using the total seat load and seatbelt tension data from the sensors, the occupant detection system deter- mines whether the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag should or should not be in- flated. The occupant detection system may not inflate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys. This is normal. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the Subaru ad- vanced frontal airbag system from func- tioning correctly or cause the system to fail.

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Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mir- ror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously injure vehicle occupants. (cid:84) Driver’s SRS frontal airbag The driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact, backward-forward adjustment of the driver’s seat position and whether or not he/she is wearing the seatbelt. The backward-forward adjustment of the driver’s seat position is monitored by the driver’s seat position sensor under the

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(cid:121) Do not apply any strong impact to the front passenger’s seat such as by kicking. (cid:121) Do not spill liquid on the front passen- ger’s seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off im- mediately. (cid:121) Do not disassemble the front passen- ger’s seat. (cid:121) Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the front pas- senger’s seat. (cid:121) Do not place anything (shoes, umbrella, etc.) under the front passenger’s seat. (cid:121) The front passenger’s seat must not be used with the head restraint removed. (cid:121) Do not leave any article including a child restraint system on the front passenger’s seat or the seatbelt tongue and buckle en- gaged when you leave your vehicle. (cid:121) Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle and the seatbelt retractor. If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passenger’s occupant detection system have failed, the SRS airbag system warn- ing light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer imme- diately if the SRS airbag system warning light comes on. If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper function of the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your

SUBARU dealer. NOTE The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and seatbelt preten- sioner are not controlled by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system. (cid:84) Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and

OFF indicators

PASS AIR BAG

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: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

: Front passenger’s frontal airbag

ON indicator

OFF indicator

The front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators show you the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. The indicators are located in the center portion of the instrument panel.

When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, both the ON and OFF indi- cators illuminate for 6 seconds during which time the system is checked. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one of the indicators illuminates depending on the status of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag determined by the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system monitor- ing. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated, the passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator will illuminate while the OFF indicator will remain extinguished. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated, the passenger’s frontal air- bag ON indicator will remain extinguished while the OFF indicator will illuminate. With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, if both the ON and OFF indica- tors remain lit or extinguished simulta- neously even after the system check peri- od, the system is faulty. Contact your SUBARU dealer immediately for an in- spection. (cid:84) Conditions in which front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not acti- vated

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will not be activated when any of the fol-

lowing conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat: (cid:121) The seat is empty. (cid:121) The seat is equipped with a rearward facing child restraint system and an infant is restrained with it. (See WARNING that follows.) (cid:121) The seat is equipped with a forward fac- ing child restraint system and a small child is restrained with it. (See WARNING that follows.) (cid:121) The seat is equipped with a booster seat and a small child is in the booster seat. (See WARNING that follows.) (cid:121) The seat is relieved of the occupant load for a time exceeding the predeter- mined monitoring time period. (cid:121) The seat is occupied by a child who has outgrown a child restraint system (See WARNING that follows.) or by a small adult. (cid:121) The front passenger’s occupant detec- tion system is faulty.

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SRS FRON- TAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be sure to install it in one of the rear seating positions recommended in this owner’s manual in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recom- mended that any forward facing child seat or booster seat be in- stalled in one of the rear seating po- sitions recommended in this own- er’s manual, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seated in a REAR seat. This is because children sit- ting in the front passenger’s seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploy. REAR seats are the safest place for children. When the front passenger’s seat is occu- pied by a child, observe the following pre- cautions. Failure to do so may increase the load on the front passenger’s seat, ac- tivating the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by a child.

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(cid:121) Do not place any article on the seat oth- er than the child occupant and a child re- straint system. (cid:121) Do not place more than one child on the seat. (cid:121) Do not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback. (cid:121) Do not store a heavy load in the seat- back pocket. (cid:121) Do not allow the rear/second-row seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback. (cid:86) If the front passenger’s frontal air-

bag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator extinguishes even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)

Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” posi- tion if the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indi- cator 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 refer- ring to the child restraint manufacturer’s recommendations as well as the child re- straint system installation procedures in the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter, correctly install the child restraint

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system. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and make sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator goes out and the OFF indicator comes on. If still the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator extinguishes, take the following actions. (cid:121) Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the child restraint system and the child occupant. (cid:121) Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. If the ON indicator still illuminates while the OFF indicator extinguishes after tak- ing relevant corrective actions described above, relocate the child restraint system to one of the rear seating positions recom- mended in this owner’s manual and imme- diately 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 passenger’s seat, the Subaru advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag depending on the occupant’s seating posture. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated (the ON indi-

cator illuminates while the OFF indica- tor extinguishes), take the following actions. (cid:121) Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant. (cid:121) Ensure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket. If the ON indicator still illuminates while the OFF indicator extinguishes despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the child/ small adult in the rear seat and immedi- ately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspection, it is rec- ommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the rear seat. Children who have outgrown a child re- straint system should always wear the seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated. (cid:84) Conditions in which front passen-

ger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment upon im- pact when any of the following conditions is met regarding the front passenger’s seat. (cid:121) When the seat is occupied by an adult.

(cid:121) When a heavy article is placed on the seat. When the front passenger’s seat is occu- pied by an adult, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may lessen the load on the front passenger’s seat, de- activating the front passenger’s SRS fron- tal airbag despite the fact that the seat is occupied by an adult. (cid:121) Do not allow the rear seat occupant to lift the front passenger’s seat cushion us- ing his/her feet. (cid:121) Do not place any article under the front passenger’s seat, or squeeze any article from behind and under the seat. This may lift the seat cushion. (cid:121) Do not squeeze any article between the front passenger’s seat and side trim/pillar, door or center console box. This may lift the seat cushion. (cid:86) If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator extinguishes even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult

This can be caused by the adult incorrect- ly sitting in the front passenger’s seat. Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” posi- tion. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion,

correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/ her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. If the OFF in- dicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains extinguished, take the following actions. (cid:121) Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” po- sition. (cid:121) Ensure that there is no article, book, shoe, or other object trapped under the seat, at the rear of the seat, or on the side of the seat. (cid:121) Next, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to complete self-checking. Follow- ing the system check, both indicators ex- tinguish for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indi- cator should illuminate while the OFF indi- cator remains extinguished. If the OFF indicator still illuminates while the ON indicator remains extinguished, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. (cid:84) 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, seatbelts, 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 air- bag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the following Subaru dis- tributors: 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 currently no Subaru distributors

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in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the Subaru distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle.

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(cid:84) Operation

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1) Driver’s side 2) Passenger’s side

The SRS airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys-

driver’s vision is not obstructed. The time required from detecting impact to the de- flation of the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys and the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy, the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioners operate at the same time. Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS airbag would activate in a non-accident situation, should it occur, the SRS airbag will deflate quickly, not obscuring vision and will not interfere with the driver’s abil- ity 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 oc- currences are a normal result of the de- ployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

tem is designed to determine the activa- tion or deactivation condition of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag depend- ing on the total load on the front passen- ger’s seat monitored by the front passen- ger’s occupant detection system weight sensor. For this reason, only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag may deploy in the event of a collision, but this does not mean failure of the system. If the front sub sensors inside both front fenders and the impact sensors in the air- bag control module detect a predeter- mined amount of force during a frontal col- lision, the control module sends signals to the airbag module(s) (only driver’s module or both driver’s and front passenger’s modules) instructing the module(s) to in- flate the SRS frontal airbag(s). The driv- er’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal air- bags use dual stage inflators. The two in- flators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or simultaneously, depending on the severity of impact, backward-for- ward adjustment of the driver’s seat posi- tion and fastening/unfastening of the seat- belt in the case of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag and depending on the severity of impact and the total load on the seat in the case of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag. After deployment, the SRS airbag immediately starts to deflate so that the

Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around the steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a re- sult of deployment. The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are de- signed to deploy in the event of an acci- dent involving a moderate to severe fron- tal collision. 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’s SRS fron- tal airbag or both driver’s and front pas- senger’s SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed to function on a one- time-only basis. SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the passen- ger compartment during a collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on

the visible damage done to the vehicle it- self. (cid:86) Examples of accident in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passen- ger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy.

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(cid:86) Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the driv- er’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy.

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

The only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS

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frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the un- dercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).

is severely

(cid:86) Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/ driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to de- ploy.

might not necessarily require deployment of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’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’s load bed, or if it sustains an oblique offset fron- tal impact, the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depending on the level of acci- dent forces involved.

There are many types of collisions which

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(cid:86) Examples of the types of accidents

in which the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal air- bag(s) will basically not deploy.

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

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1) First impact 2) Second impact

In an accident where the vehicle is impact- ed more than once, the driver’s and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double collision, first with another vehicle, then against a concrete wall in immediate succession, once either or both of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are ac- tivated on the first impact, it/they will not be activated on the second impact.

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

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(cid:132) SRS side airbag and SRS cur-

tain airbag

The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label. In a moderate to severe side impact colli- sion, the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supple- ments the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s chest and waist. The SRS side airbag operates only for front seat occupants. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (be- tween the front pillar and a point over the rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is lo- cated at the top of each center pillar. In a moderate to severe side impact colli- sion, the SRS curtain airbag on the im- pacted side of the vehicle deploys be- tween the occupant and the side window and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s head. In a 7-seater model vehicle, the SRS cur- tain airbag does not operate for third-row seat occupants.

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The SRS side airbag and SRS cur- tain airbag are designed as only a supplement to the primary protec- tion provided by the seatbelt. They do not do away with the need to fas- ten seatbelts. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid in- juries that can result when an occu- pant is not seated in a proper up- right position.

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(cid:121) Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to either front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. However, the force of SRS side airbag de- ployment may cause injuries if your head or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag.

(cid:121) Since your vehicle is equipped with SRS curtain airbags, do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the front or rear door on either side. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat), and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact. However, the force of its deployment may cause inju- ries 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 air- bag deployment.

(cid:121) Never allow a child to kneel on the front passenger’s seat facing the side window or to wrap his/her arms around the front seat seat- back. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/her head or arms or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side air- bag. Since your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12 and under should be placed in a rear seat anyway and should be properly restrained at all times.

(cid:121) Never allow a child to kneel on any passenger’s seat facing the side window. In the event of an acci- dent, the force of the SRS curtain airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/ her head is close to the SRS cur- tain airbag.

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(cid:121) 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 de- ployment, they could be propelled dangerously toward the vehicle’s occupants and cause injuries.

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(cid:121) Do not attach a hands-free micro- phone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side win- dow, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag. A hands-free microphone or other accessory location could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the cur- tain airbag, or it could prevent correct deployment of the curtain airbag. In either case, the result could be serious injuries.

in such a

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or pointed objects on the coat hooks. If such items were hanging on the coat hooks during deploy- ment 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 cloth- ing directly on the coat hooks with- out using hangers.

Do not put any kind of cover or clothes or other objects over either front seatback and do not attach la- bels or stickers to the front seat sur- face on or near the SRS side airbag. They could prevent proper deploy- ment of the SRS side airbag, reduc- ing protection available to the front seat’s occupant. (cid:84) Operation

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

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ploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. There- fore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys independently of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel. An impact sensor is located in each of the left and right center pillars and rear wheel houses. If a center pillar impact sensor senses an impact force above a predeter- mined level in a side collision, the control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate regardless of whether the rear wheel house impact sensor on the same side senses an impact. If it is a rear wheel house impact sensor alone that senses a sufficiently strong impact force, the control module causes only the SRS curtain air- bag on the impacted side to inflate. After deployment, the SRS side airbag immedi- ately starts to deflate. The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye. The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air-

bag deploy even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied. When the SRS side airbag and SRS cur- tain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud in- flation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occurrenc- es are a normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the compo- nents can be very hot as a result of deployment. After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain airbag sys- tem (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat). Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment. The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain air- bag are designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to se- vere side impact collision. It is basically

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not designed to deploy in a lesser side im- pact. Also, it is basically not designed to deploy in frontal or rear impacts because SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment would not help the occupant in those situations. Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed to function on a one- time-only basis. SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment depend on the level of force experienced in the passenger compart- ment during a side impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle it- self.

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(cid:86) Example of the type of accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will most likely de- ploy.

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

(cid:86) Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag and SRS cur-

tain airbag are unlikely to deploy.

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1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique

side-on impact.

2) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact in an area outside the vicinity of the passenger compartment.

3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole

or similar object.

4) The vehicle is involved in a side-on

impact from a motorcycle.

5) The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.

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

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(cid:86) Examples of the types of accidents

in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag will basically not deploy.

ary).

2) The vehicle is struck from behind.

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

immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second.

(cid:132) SRS airbag system monitors

1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or station-

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

In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double side im- pact collision, first with one vehicle and

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A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light “AIRBAG” will show normal system operation by lighting for approximately 6 seconds when the ig- nition switch is turned to the “ON” position. The following components are monitored by the indicator: (cid:121) Front sub sensor (Right-hand side)

(cid:121) Front sub sensor (Left-hand side) (cid:121) Airbag control module (including impact sensors) (cid:121) Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side) (cid:121) Frontal airbag module (Front passen- ger’s side) (cid:121) Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right- hand side) (cid:121) Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left- hand side) (cid:121) Side airbag module (Driver’s side) (cid:121) Side airbag module (Front passenger’s side) (cid:121) Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel house right-hand side) (cid:121) Curtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel house left-hand side) (cid:121) Curtain airbag module (Right side) (cid:121) Curtain airbag module (Left side) (cid:121) Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side) (cid:121) Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen- ger’s side) (cid:121) Seatbelt buckle switch (Driver’s side) (cid:121) Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen- ger’s side) (cid:121) Driver’s seat position sensor (cid:121) Front passenger’s seatbelt tension sen- sor (cid:121) Front passenger’s occupant detection system weight sensor (cid:121) Front passenger’s occupant detection control module

(cid:121) Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator (cid:121) All related wiring

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pre- tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys- tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Unless checked and properly repaired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS airbags may inflate in a very mi- nor collision or not inflate in a se- vere collision), which may increase the risk of injury. (cid:121) Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

(cid:121) No illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position

(cid:121) Continuous illumination of the

warning light

(cid:121) Illumination of the warning light

while driving

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(cid:132) SRS airbag system servicing

(cid:121) When discarding an airbag mod- ule or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.

(cid:121) The SRS airbag has no user-ser- viceable parts. Do not use electri- cal 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 discon- necting the system’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the sys- tem inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring har- nesses of the SRS airbag system are covered with yellow insulation and system connectors are yellow for easy identification.

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If you need service or repair in areas listed in the following, have an au- thorized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas. (cid:121) Under the center console (cid:121) Inside each front fender (cid:121) Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

(cid:121) Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s side and nearby ar- eas

(cid:121) Each front seat and nearby area (cid:121) Inside each center pillar (cid:121) In each roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) (cid:121) Between the rear seat cushion and rear wheel house on each side

In the event that the SRS airbag is de- ployed, replacement of the system should be performed only by an autho- rized SUBARU dealer. When the com- ponents of the SRS airbag system are replaced, use only genuine SUBARU

parts. NOTE In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. (cid:121) The front part of the vehicle was in- volved in an accident in which the only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags did not deploy. (cid:121) The pad of the steering wheel, the cover over the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, or either roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged. (cid:121) Either center pillar and rear wheel house or a nearby area of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy. (cid:121) The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged.

(cid:132) Precautions against vehicle

modification

(cid:121) To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the sys- tem inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any compo- nents or wiring of the SRS airbag system. This includes following modifica- tions: (cid:121) Installation of custom steering

wheels

(cid:121) Attachment of additional trim

materials to the dashboard (cid:121) Installation of custom seats (cid:121) Replacement of seat fabric or

leather

(cid:121) Installation of additional fabric

or leather on the front seat

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(cid:121) Installation of a tire of different size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle plac- ard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual.

(cid:121) 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 install any accessory parts on your vehicle.

(cid:121) Attachment of a hands-free mi- crophone or any other accesso- ry to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.

(cid:121) Installation of additional electri- cal/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could inter- fere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system. (cid:121) Attachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genu- ine SUBARU accessory parts.

(cid:121) Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.

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Valet mode ............................................................... Passive arming ....................................................... Tripped sensor identification ................................ Shock sensors (dealer option) ..............................

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Power windows .......................................................

Keys ..................................................................... Key number ............................................................. Immobilizer ......................................................... 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 ........................... Locking the doors .................................................. Unlocking the doors ............................................... Unlocking the rear gate .......................................... Illuminated entry ..................................................... Vehicle finder function ........................................... Sounding a panic alarm ......................................... Selecting audible signal operation ....................... Replacing the battery ............................................. Replacing lost transmitters ...................................

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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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Keys

Keys and doors

box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.

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

Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. For information on making replacement keys for vehicles with the immobilizer sys- tem, refer to the “Immobilizer” section in this chapter.

(cid:132) Key number

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1) Master key 2) Submaster key 3) Valet key 4) Key number plate 5) Security ID plate

Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle. Master key, submaster key and valet key. The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. (cid:121) Ignition switch (cid:121) Driver’s door (cid:121) Glove box The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the glove

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The key number is stamped on the key number plate attached to the key set.

Immobilizer The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. Even if an unregistered key fits into the ignition switch and can be turned to the “START” position, the engine will automatically stop after several seconds. Each immobilizer key contains a tran- sponder in which the key’s ID code is stored. When a key is inserted into the ig- nition switch and turned to the “ON” posi- tion, the transponder transmits the key’s ID code to the immobilizer system’s re- ceiver. If the transmitted ID code matches the ID code registered in the immobilizer system, the system allows the engine to be started. Since the ID code is transmit- ted and acted upon almost instantly, the immobilizer system does not impede nor- mal starting of the engine. If the engine fails to start, pull out the key once before trying again. (Refer to the “Ig- nition switch” section [chapter 3].) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of In- dustry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including in- terference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not express- ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the fol- lowing security precautions: (cid:121) Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside. (cid:121) Before leaving your vehicle, close all windows and lock the doors and rear gate. (cid:121) Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehi- cle.

(cid:121) Do not place the key under direct sunlight or anywhere it may be- come hot.

(cid:121) Do not get the key wet. If the key gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

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(cid:132) Security ID plate

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The security ID is stamped on the security ID plate attached to the key set. Write down the security ID and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehi- cle. This number is also needed for replace- ment or repair of the engine control unit, integrated unit, and combination meter.

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(cid:132) Security indicator light

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The security indicator light deters potential thieves by indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobilizer system. It begins flashing approximately 60 seconds after the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to the “ACC” or “LOCK” po- sition or immediately after the key is pulled out. If the security indicator light does not flash, the immobilizer system may be faulty. this occurs, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible. In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation key), the security indicator light comes on.

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NOTE Even if the security indicator light flashes irregularly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will function normally.

(cid:132) Key replacement Your key number plate and security ID plate will be required if you ever need a re- placement key made. Any new key must be registered for use with your vehicle’s immobilizer system before it can be used. Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle. For security, all the keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system will have their ID codes erased and re-regis- tered when a new key is made. Therefore, all of your vehicle’s keys must be present- ed when a new key is registered. Any key that is not re-registered when a new key is made cannot be used after the other keys are re-registered. For information on re- placement keys and on the registration of keys with your immobilizer system, con- tact your SUBARU dealer.

Door locks (cid:132) Locking and unlocking from

the outside

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To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the front. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the rear. Lift the outside door handle to open an un- locked door.

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Locking without the key

To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.

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It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is acciden- tally opened, and intruders from un- expectedly opening doors and en- tering your vehicle.

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To lock the door from the inside, rotate the