2011 Subaru Tribeca Owners Manual

& Safety symbol

You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.

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& Abbreviation list You will find several abbreviations in this manual. The meanings of the abbrevia- tions are shown in the following list.

Abbreviation

Meaning

A/C

A/ELR

ABS

AKI

ALR

AT

ATF

AWD

DRL

EBD

ELR

GAW

GAWR

GVW

GVWR

HID

INT

LATCH

Air conditioner

Automatic/Emergency locking retractor

Anti-lock brake system

Anti knock index

Automatic locking retractor

Automatic transmission

Automatic transmission fluid

All-wheel drive

Daytime running light

Electronic brake force distri- bution

Emergency locking retractor

Gross axle weight

Gross axle weight rating

Gross vehicle weight

Gross vehicle weight rating

High intensity discharge

Intermittent

Lower anchors and tethers for children

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Abbreviation

Meaning

Vehicle symbols

LED

MIL

MMT

OBD

SRS

TIN

TPMS

VDC

Light emitting diode

Malfunction indicator lamp

Methylcyclopentadienyl man- ganese tricarbonyl

On-board diagnostics

Supplemental restraint sys- tem

Tire identification number

Tire pressure monitoring sys- tem Vehicle dynamics control

There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. For warning and indicator lights, refer to “Warning and indicator lights” F21.

Mark

Name

WARNING

CAUTION

Passengers’ windows lock

Fuel

Front fog lights

Parking lights

Hazard warning flasher

Seat heater

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Mark

Name

Mark

Name

Mark

Name

Child restraint lower an- chorages

Child restraint top tether an- chorages

Horn

Parking lights, tail lights, li- cense plate lights and instru- ment panel illumination

Headlights

Turn signal

Windshield wiper deicer

Illumination brightness

Wiper intermittent

Engine hood

Rear window defogger/Out- side mirror defogger

Air recirculation

Outside air

Engine oil

Washer

Windshield wiper and washer

Fan speed

Door lock (transmitter)

Windshield wiper mist (for single wipe)

Rear window wiper

Instrument panel outlets

Door unlock (transmitter)

Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets

Rear gate (transmitter)

Rear window washer

Foot outlets

Power folding mirror

Lights

Windshield defroster and foot outlets

Headlight beam leveler

Windshield defroster

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. 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 vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections. . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-17. . For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-45.

Safety precautions when driving & Seatbelt and SRS airbag

WARNING

. All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Other- wise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or acci- dent.

. To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat- belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seat- belts, 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 vehicle has the SRS airbag.

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& Child safety

WARNING

. Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passen- ger and objects inside the vehi- cle.

. While riding in the vehicle,

in- fants and small children should always be placed in one of the rear seating positions recom- mended in this Owner’s Manual in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in a REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. . Put children aged 12 and under in a REAR seat properly restrained

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at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt. 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 great- er.

. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- CING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

. Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to “Child safety locks” F2-21.

. Always lock the passenger’s win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Re- fer to “Power windows” F2-21.

. Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could acci- dentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent op- eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them.

For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections. . For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-17. . For the child restraint system, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-31. . For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-45.

& Engine exhaust gas (carbon

monoxide)

WARNING

. Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dan- gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. . Always properly maintain the en-

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gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from enter- ing the vehicle.

. Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it.

. Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the venti- lation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle.

. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system al- ways works properly.

. If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. . Keep the rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.

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& Drinking and driving

& Drugs and driving

& Driving when tired or sleepy

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- stream delays your reaction and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking - even if you drink just a little - it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In if you are injured in the addition, accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury. Please don’t drink and drive.

the most Drunken driving is one of frequent causes of accidents. Since alco- hol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up comple- tely before getting behind the wheel.

There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.

If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor.

Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.

When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentive- ness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers’ and other persons’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase.

Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others.

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& Car phone/cell phone and

driving

& Driving a vehicle equipped

with a navigation system

CAUTION

WARNING

Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe place before using your phone. In some States/ Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.

& Modification of your vehicle

CAUTION

Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine SUBARU parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be cov- ered under warranties.

Do not allow the monitor to distract your attention from driving. Also, do not operate the controls of the navigation system while driving. The loss of attention to driving could lead to an accident. If you wish to operate the controls of the navigation system, take the vehicle off the road and stop it in a safe place.

first

& Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Re- strain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by through the carrier’s routing a seatbelt

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handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop.

& Tire pressures

WARNING

Driving at high speeds with exces- sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.

if necessary, adjust

Check and, the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey.

Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. For detailed information, refer to “Tires and wheels” F11-22.

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& On-road and off-road driving This vehicle is classified as a utility vehicle. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. Your vehicle has a higher ground clearance and higher center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over than ordinary passenger cars. It also handles and maneuvers differently from other passenger cars. For this reason, please read carefully the following section and follow the instructions and precautions in order to prevent serious injury or death due to loss of control, rollover and other accidents. Refer to “On-road and off-road driving” F8-5.

& California proposition 65

warning

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its consti- tuents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids in vehicles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

& California Perchlorate Advi-

sory

Certain vehicle components such as air- bag modules, seatbelt pretensioners and keyless entry transmitter batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

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Table of contents

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Keys and doors

Instruments and controls

Climate control

Audio

Interior equipment

Starting and operating

Driving tips

In case of emergency

Appearance care

Maintenance and service

Specifications

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Index

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Illustrated index & Exterior

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1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-4) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-26) 3) Bulb replacement (page 11-37) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-33) 5) Moonroof (page 2-25) 6) Roof rail (if equipped) (page 8-13) 7) Door locks (page 2-5) 8) 9) 10) Tire chains (page 8-11) 11) Fog light switch (page 3-31) 12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-15) 13) Towing hook (page 9-14)

Tire pressure (page 11-24) Flat tires (page 9-6)

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1) Rear gate (page 2-24) 2) Rear wiper switch (page 3-34) 3) Rear window defogger button

(page 3-36) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)

4) 5) Child safety locks (page 2-21) 6) 7) Bulb replacement (page 11-37) 8)

Tie-down hooks (page 9-15)

Towing hook (page 9-14)

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& Interior ! Passenger compartment area

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1) Seatbelt (page 1-17) 2)

Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-38)

Front seat (page 1-2)

3) Center console (page 6-6) 4) 5) Second-row seat (page 1-8) 6)

Third-row seat (page 1-13)

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1) Cargo area light (page 6-3) 2) Dome lights (page 6-2) 3) Second-row center seatbelt (page 1-24) 4) Sun visors (page 6-4) 5) Map light (page 6-3) 6)

Top tether anchorages (second-row seat) (page 1-41) Top tether anchorages (third-row seat) (page 1-42)

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1) Select lever (page 7-13) 2) Hazard warning flasher switch

(page 3-5)

3) Multi function display (page 3-23) 4) Glove box (page 6-6) 5) Audio (page 5-1) 6) Climate control (page 4-1) 7) Cup holder (page 6-8)

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& Instrument panel

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1) Door locks (page 2-5) 2)

Illumination brightness control (page 3-28)

3) Remote control mirror switch

(page 3-41) Power folding mirror switch (if equipped) (page 3-42)

4) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-35) 5)

Traction Control system OFF switch (page 7-27)

6) Headlight beam leveler

(if equipped)

(page 3-29) Light control switch (page 3-26)

7) 8) Combination meter (page 3-5) 9) Wiper control lever (page 3-32) 10) Cruise control (page 7-30) 11) Horn (page 3-43) 12) SRS airbag (page 1-45) 13) Tilt steering (page 3-43) 14) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4) 15) Fuse box (page 11-35) 16) Power windows (page 2-21)

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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches

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1) Parking light switch (page 3-31) 2) Windshield wiper (page 3-32) 3) Mist (page 3-33) 4) Windshield washer (page 3-34) 5) Rear window wiper and washer switch

(page 3-34)

6) Wiper

intermittent

(page 3-33)

time control switch

7) Wiper control lever (page 3-33) Light control switch (page 3-26) 8) 9) Fog light switch (page 3-31) 10) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-26) 11) Headlight

change (page 3-27)

flasher High/Low beam

12) Turn signal (page 3-28)

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Temperature gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-7)

1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-6) 4) 5)

Fuel gauge (page 3-8) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6/page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)

6)

7) Select

lever/Gear position indicator

(page 3-20)

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! Except U.S.-spec. models

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Temperature gauge (page 3-9) Tachometer (page 3-7)

1) 2) 3) Speedometer (page 3-6) 4) 5)

Fuel gauge (page 3-8) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6/page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7)

6)

7) Select

lever/Gear position indicator

(page 3-20)

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& Warning and indicator lights

Mark

Name

Page

Mark

Name

Mark

Name

Driver’s seatbelt warning light

Front passenger’s seat- belt warning light

SRS airbag system warning light

CHECK ENGINE warn- ing light/Malfunction indi- cator lamp

Page

3-10

3-10

3-11

3-12

Charge warning light

3-13

Oil pressure warning light

3-13

AT OIL TEMP warning light

ABS warning light

Brake system warning light

3-13

3-15

3-16

Door open warning light

3-17

Low fuel warning light

3-17

AWD warning light

Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol operation indicator light

Vehicle Dynamics Con- trol warning light/Traction Control system OFF in- dicator light

3-18

3-18

3-18

Security indicator light

3-19

Turn signal indicator lights

3-20

High beam indicator light

3-20

Front fog light indicator light

3-21

Headlight indicator light

3-21

Cruise control indicator light

3-20

Cruise control set indica- tor light

Low tire pressure warn- ing light

Passenger airbag ON in- dicator light

Passenger airbag OFF indicator light

SPORT mode indicator light

Windshield washer fluid warning light

Rear differential oil tem- perature warning light

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3-21

3-14

3-12

3-12

3-20

3-18

3-14

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& Cargo area

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Jack handle (page 9-19)

1) 2) Maintenance tools (page 9-19) 3) 4) Spare tire (page 9-5)

Jack (page 9-19)

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A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the navigation monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the navigation system.

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2-11

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Item Alarm system

Function Alarm system

Possible settings Operation/Non-operation

Default setting Operation

Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors) 0 second/30 seconds

30 seconds

Impact sensor operation (only models with shock sensors (dealer option))

Operation/Non-operation

Non-operation

Passive arming

Operation/Non-operation

Non-operation

Dome light/map lights illumination

ON/OFF

OFF

Remote keyless entry sys- tem

Hazard warning flasher

Audible signal

Key lock-in prevention

Key lock-in prevention

Remote engine start system (dealer option)

Horn chirp confirmation

Rear window defogger

Rear window defogger

Windshield wiper deicer

Windshield wiper deicer

Map lights/Dome light

Operation of map lights/dome light OFF delay timer

Operation/Non-operation

Operation

Operation/Non-operation

Operation

Operation/Non-operation

Operation

ON/OFF

ON

Operation for 15 minutes/ Continuous operation

Operation for 15 minutes/ Continuous operation

Operation for 15 minutes 3-36

Operation for 15 minutes 3-35

OFF/Short/Normal/Long

Normal

6-2/6-3

Map lights

Illumination in conjunction with a door open

Operation/Non-operation

Operation (Illumination - ON)

Battery drainage prevention function

Battery drainage prevention function

Operation/Non-operation

Operation

6-3

2-6

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Item Seatbelt warning

Function Sounds a chime while driving

Possible settings Operation/Non-operation

Default setting Operation

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Front seats........................................................... 1-3
Power seat.......................................................... Memory function (driver’s seat – if equipped)....... 1-4
1-5
Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-6
Active head restraint ........................................... 1-7
Lumbar support .................................................. 1-7
Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... 1-8
Second-row seats ............................................... 1-8
Forward and backward adjustment ...................... Reclining the seatback ........................................ 1-9
Folding down the seatback................................. 1-10
Head restraint adjustment................................... 1-12
Armrest ............................................................. 1-13
Third-row seat .................................................... 1-13
Access to the third-row seat ............................... 1-14
Folding down the seatback................................. 1-15
Head restraint adjustment................................... 1-16
Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-17
Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-17
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 1-18
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor

(A/ELR) ............................................................ 1-18
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 1-18

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

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 ........................................................... 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)................................................ Your vehicle’s SRS configuration ....................... SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ........... SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag............. SRS airbag system monitors.............................. SRS airbag system servicing ............................. Precautions against vehicle modification ............

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serious internal 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 well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

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Front seats

WARNING

. Never adjust the seat while driv- ing 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 or luggage are clear of the adjusting mechan- ism.

. Do not put objects under the front seats. They may interfere with front seat locking and cause an accident.

. Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint 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 posi- tion while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks 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

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WARNING

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 re- strained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. Consequently, we strongly recommend 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 seat- belt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. Always secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in one of the rear seating positions recommended in this Owner’s Manual. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA- CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD

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NOTE During backward-forward adjustment of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat cushion angle or seat height. ! Reclining the seatback

TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi- tions than in the front seating posi- tions. For instructions and precau- tions concerning child restraint sys- tems, refer to “Child restraint sys- tems” F1-31.

& Power seat ! Forward and backward adjustment

To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or back- ward.

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid- ing 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 objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. 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

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serious internal injury or death.

To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch. ! Seat cushion angle adjustment

(driver’s seat)

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To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch. ! Seat height adjustment (driver’s

seat)

. Angle of seatback . Angle of seat cushion . Height of seat

! Registration of seat position

WARNING

. Never adjust the seat while driv- ing 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 or luggage are clear of the adjusting mechan- ism.

1. With the select lever in the “P” posi- tion, adjust the seat position.

To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch. & Memory function (driver’s

seat – if equipped)

Two of your favorite seat positions can be registered. Register the seat position with button “1” or “2” and retrieve the seat position by pressing either button.

The following seat positions can be registered. . Forward/backward position of the seat

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2. While pressing the “SET” button, press the desired button “1” or “2”. 3. The chime sounds once, and the seat position is registered.

! Retrieval of seat position

WARNING

. Never retrieve the seat position while driving to avoid the possi- bility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.

. Perform the seat position retrie- val before driving. Be sure to confirm that lever position is in the “P” position. Do not drive until the retrieval of the seat position is complete.

the select

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. Be sure to press the correct button to retrieve your registered seat position. If the seat position is not optimum for you, it may adversely affect your driving and may reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt. That could result in an accident involving serious injury or death.

. When retrieving a registered seat position, make sure the hands, feet and possessions of rear seat passengers are clear of the seat adjusting mechanism.

. When any trouble or a malfunc- tion occurs during the retrieval of the seat position, stop the retrie- val of the seat position using any of the control switches for man- ual adjustment, seat memory set button, seat memory registered button 1 or 2.

1. With the select lever in the “P” posi- tion, press the desired button “1” or “2”. 2. The chime sounds once and the seat moves to the registered position. 3. When the seat moves to the registered position, the chime sounds twice.

NOTE . If a new position is registered for the same button, the previous seat posi- tion is deleted. . Even if the battery is disconnected, the registered seat position is not deleted.

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& Head restraint adjustment

1) Head restraint 2) Release button

Both the driver’s seat and the front passenger’s seat are equipped with head restraints. The head restraint should be adjusted so that is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

the head restraint

the center of

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To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. To remove: While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint. To install: Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks.

WARNING

. 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. Therefore, when you remove the head restraints, you must reinstall all head re- straints to protect vehicle occu- pants.

. All occupants, including the dri- ver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to mini- mize the risk of neck injury in the

event of a crash.

& Active head restraint

The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active 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’s ears.

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CAUTION

. Each active head restraint

is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and the driver/ passenger sits in the correct position on the seat.

. If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer in- spect 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.

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& Lumbar support

Seat heater (if equipped)

Pull the lever forward or backward. Pulling the lever forward will increase the amount of support for your lower back. Pulling the lever backward will decrease the amount of support for your lower back.

The seat heater is equipped in the front seats.

The seat heater operates when the igni- tion switch is in the “ON” position.

The seat heater can be adjusted in three levels. Press the button to activate the seat heater. Each subsequent press of the button will reduce the level. Pushing the button four times or keeping the button pressed for approximately 1 second will turn the heater off. While the seat heater is operating, its operating level is shown by the number of illuminated indicators. To warm the seat as quickly as possible, set the heater with three indicators illumi- nated.

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When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, always turn the switch off.

CAUTION

. There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera- tures 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 insulates 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.

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Second-row seats

WARNING

. Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. 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.

. Never adjust the seat while driv- ing. Doing so is dangerous as the

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WARNING

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.

& Forward and backward ad-

justment

seat could move rapidly and you could be injured.

. Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of the third-row seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechan- ism.

. After adjusting the seat, push it slightly to make sure it is se- curely locked. If the seat is not securely locked, it may move or the seatbelt may not operate properly.

. Do not put objects under the second-row seats. They may in- terfere with the seat locking and cause an unexpected accident.

Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position.

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back and forth to make sure that securely locked into place.

it

is

CAUTION

If you slide the seat or seat pair aft of the lock point while the third-row seat is occupied, be careful not to trap the legs of the third-row pas- sengers.

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vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. 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.

CAUTION

. Never allow the third-row seat passengers to adjust the seat- back of the second row. Doing so is dangerous as the seatback will tilt rapidly and could injure the passengers.

. If

the cargo area cover

is equipped, be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the cargo area cover when you recline the rear seat.

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid- ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the

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When the right seat or the left seat pair is slid rearward, it stops partway at the lock point so as not to trap the legs of passengers sitting on the third-row seat. It is possible to slide the seat or seat pair further rearward by releasing the lock that stops it. To do this, simultaneously pull the lever under the outboard seat cushion and turn the lever on the side of the seat cushion outward when sliding the seat or seat pair. Once you have released the lock, you can slide the seat or seat pair back and forth with only the lever under the seat cushion pulled. If you slide the seat or seat pair forward of the lock point, you will need to release the lock again before you can slide it behind the point. Then release the lever and move the seat

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Pull the lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.

& Folding down the seatback

WARNING

. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.

. Secure skis and other long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious in- jury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a

rapid acceleration.

. If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat, never drive while folding the second-row seat. It can be a serious interference at the time of braking and impact.

. If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat, never drive while the center seatback of the sec- ond-row seat is folded. Doing so may result in serious injury in the event of hard braking or an impact.

. When you return the seatback to its original position, shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely fixed in place. If the seatback is not securely fixed in place, the seatback may sud- denly fold down in the event of sudden braking, or objects may move out from the cargo area, which could cause serious injury or death.

. After returning the seatback to its original position, be sure to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. Also, make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible.

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to its

1. Slide the seat or seat pair rearmost position. 2. Lower the head restraint to its lowest position. Refer to “Head restraint adjust- ment” F1-12. 3. Unlock the seatback by pulling the lever and then fold the seatback down. 4. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place. Make sure it is securely locked.

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. Raise the seatback of the center seat while taking care not to trap your hands or other parts of the body between the center seat and window-side seat.

NOTE

1) Holder

With the seatback folded, attach the tongue plate of each rear/second-row seatbelt to the corresponding holder. Do the same also before someone gets into the third-row seat.

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By pulling the tab on the center seat, you can fold only the seatback of the center seat. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place. Make sure it is securely locked.

1) Bar

CAUTION

. Folding the seatback of the cen- ter seat will expose the bar that retains it in the raised position. Be careful not to hurt yourself on it. Especially, do not rest your finger on the bar. Otherwise, when the seatback is raised, your finger could be pinched between the bar and seatback and thus injured.

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& Head restraint adjustment Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head restraints.

WARNING

. 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.

. All occupants, including the dri- ver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to mini- mize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.

CAUTION

The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to an appropriate position depending on your sitting height.

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! Window side seats

To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

the center of

the head restraint

The head restraint should be adjusted so that is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraints to improve rearward visibility. ! Center seat

A) When not used (retracted position) B) When used (extended position)

1) Head restraint 2) Release button

A) When not used (retracted position) B) When used (extended position)

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& Armrest

Third-row seat

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To lower the armrest, pull on the strap of the armrest.

WARNING

To avoid the possibility of serious injury, passengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. 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.

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1) Head restraint 2) Release button

To raise: Pull the head restraint up. To lower: Push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

the center of

the head restraint

The head restraint should be adjusted so that is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears. When the center seat is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rear- ward visibility.

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WARNING

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.

& Access to the third-row seat There are levers on both sides of the second-row seat. Each lever is used to facilitate access to the third-row seat.

WARNING

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to move. Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this state or allow anyone to sit on the seat unless it is completely locked. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.

Before driving the vehicle, adjust the fore/ aft position of the second-row seat, raise the seatback, and make sure the seatback is securely locked in position. ! To get out from the third-row seat

CAUTION

When getting into or out of the third- row seat, make sure the second-row seat is in the completely slid-for- ward position and be sure to watch your step.

! To access the third-row seat

Raise the lever from the third-row seat. The seatback of the second-row seat will tip forward and the seat will slide forward. Before driving the vehicle, adjust the fore/ aft position of the second-row seat, raise the seatback, and make sure the seatback is securely locked in position.

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In its slid-forward position with the seatback tipped forward, the sec- ond-row seat is not locked and free

the Raise the lever. The seatback of second-row seat will tip forward and the seat will slide forward.

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belts are fully visible.

NOTE

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WARNING

. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.

. Secure skis and other long items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious in- jury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration.

. When you return the seatback to its original position, shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely fixed in place. If the seatback is not securely fixed in