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Warranties

Warranties for U.S.A.

All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties:

ySUBARU Limited Warranty

yEmission Control Systems Warranty

yEmissions Performance Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.

T Warranties for Canada

All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties:

ySUBARU Limited Warranty

yAnti-Corrosion Warranty

yEmission Control Warranty

All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.

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How to use this owner’s manual

Using your Owner’s manual

Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.

This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want.

Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.

Chapter 2: Keys and doors

This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows.

Chapter 3: Instruments and controls

This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches.

Chapter 4: Climate control

This chapter informs you how to operate

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the climate control.

Chapter 5: Audio

This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.

Chapter 6: Interior equipment

This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.

Chapter 7: Starting and operating

This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.

Chapter 8: Driving tips

This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving.

Chapter 9: In case of emergency

This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating.

Chapter 10: Appearance care

This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.

Chapter 11: Maintenance and service

This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly.

Chapter 12: Specifications

This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your SUBARU.

Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

This chapter informs you about Tire information, Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects.

Chapter 14: Index

This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Safety warnings

You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others.

Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.

A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.

NOTE

A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to make better use of your vehicle.

Safety symbol

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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.

Vehicle symbols

There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

CAUTION

Passengers’ windows lock

Fuel

Front fog lights

Parking lights

Hazard warning flasher

Cigarette lighter

Seat heater

Child restraint lower anchorages

Child restraint top tether anchorages

Horn

Windshield wiper deicer

Wiper intermittent

Windshield wiper and washer

Rear window wiper and washer

Lights

Parking lights, tail lights, license plate lights and instrument panel illumination

Head lights

Turn signal

Illumination brightness

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Engine hood

Trunk lid (Sedan)

Fan speed

Instrument panel outlets

Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets

Foot outlets

Windshield defroster and foot outlets

Windshield defroster

Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger

Air recirculation

Outside air

Engine oil

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Washer

Door lock (Transmitter)

Door unlock (Transmitter)

Trunk lid (Sedan) or rear gate (Station wagon) (Transmitter)

Safety precautions when driving

Seatbelt and SRS airbag

yAll persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

yTo obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag 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 vehicle has the SRS airbag.

yThe 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 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 possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

Carefully read the sections “Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.

Child safety

yNever 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 passenger and objects inside the vehicle.

yWhile riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat 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 the 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 seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.

yPut children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained 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 greater.

yNEVER 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.

yAlways use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to the “Door locks” section in chapter 2.

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yAlways lock the passenger’s windows 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. Refer to the “Power windows” section in chapter 2.

yNever leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation 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.

yHelp prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in a trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries including brain damage to anyone locked inside, particularly for small children.

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Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems”,“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.

Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)

yNever inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

yAlways properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.

yNever 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.

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

yAlways keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly.

yIf 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.

yKeep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.

Drinking and driving

Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the bloodstream 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 addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury.

Please don’t drink and drive.

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Since alcohol 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 completely before getting behind the wheel.

Drugs and driving

There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and attentiveness. 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.

Driving when tired or sleepy

When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentiveness 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

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 the a place before using your phone. In some States/Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.

Modification of your vehicle

Your vehicle should not be modified. Modification 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 covered under warranties.

Driving with pets

Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from

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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. Restrain 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 routing a seatbelt through the carrier’s 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

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

Check and, if necessary, adjust the pres-

sure 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.

Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 11 for detailed information.

California proposition 65 warning

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, 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.

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Illustrated index

Exterior

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1)Engine hood lock release (page 11-4)

2)Headlight switch (page 3-31)

3)Bulb replacement (page 11-49)

4)Wiper switch (page 3-35)

5)Moonroof (page 2-25)

6)Roof rail (page 8-14)

7)Door locks (page 2-4)

Tire pressure (page 11-35)

9)Flat tires (page 9-4)

10)Tire chains (page 8-11)

11)Fog light switch (page 3-34)

12)Tie-down hooks (page 9-13)

13)Towing hook (page 9-13)

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Interior

T Passenger compartment area

1)Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-32)

2)Seatbelt (page 1-11)

3)Center console (page 6-5)

4)Front seat (page 1-2)

5)Rear seat (page 1-7)

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Light control and wiper control levers/switches

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2

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1)Parking light switch (page 3-33)

2)Windshield wiper (page 3-34)

3)Mist (page 3-36)

4)Windshield washer (page 3-35)

5)Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-37)

6)Wiper control lever (page 3-35)

7)Light control lever (page 3-31)

Fog light switch (page 3-34)

9)Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-31)

10)Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-31)

11)Turn signal (page 3-32)

Combination meter

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1)Temperature gauge (page 3-9/page 3-13)

2)Tachometer (page 3-8/page 3-12)

3)Speedometer (page 3-6/page 3-10)

4)Fuel gauge (page 3-8/page 3-12)

5)Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7/page 3- 11)

6)Trip meter and odometer (page 3-7/ page 3-11)

7)Selector lever position indicator (page 3-24)

Gear position indicator (page 3-24)

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T Canada-spec. vehicles

1)Temperature gauge (page 3-9/page 3-13)

2)Tachometer (page 3-8/page 3-12)

3)Speedometer (page 3-6/page 3-10)

4)Fuel gauge (page 3-8/page 3-12)

5)Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7/page 3- 11)

6)Trip meter and odometer (page 3-7/ page 3-11)

7)Selector lever position indicator (page 3-24)

Gear position indicator (page 3-24)

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Front seats

yNever adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.

yBefore adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism.

ySeatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front 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 serious internal injury or death.

yThe 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 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 possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

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Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. Consequently, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight.

Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times.

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

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning child restraint systems, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.

Manual seat

T Fore and aft adjustment

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Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.

T Reclining the seatback

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To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place 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.

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

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The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when released. When operating the reclining lever to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.

TSeat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat)

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The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down.

When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered.

When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises.

Power seat (if equipped)

T Fore and aft adjustment

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

NOTE

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

Reclining the seatback

100085

To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place 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.

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To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch.

TSeat cushion angle adjustment (Driver’s seat only)

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To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up

or push down the front end of the control switch.

TSeat height adjustment (Driver’s seat only)

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To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch.

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Head restraint adjustment

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To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.

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Active head restraint

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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.

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

yIf your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints.

yThe active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear.

yThe 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.

Lumbar support (if equipped)

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

Seat heater (if equipped)

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The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position.

Each seat heater has four levels of adjustment. To use the heater in the right-hand seat, turn the “R” adjustment knob forward until the “ ” mark reaches the desired position. To activate the heater in the lefthand seat, turn the “L” adjustment knob forward until the “ ” mark reaches the desired position. Each heater warms the seat most quickly with the “ ” mark on the adjustment knob in the furthest-for- ward position. An indicator light on the adjustment knob for each seat heater comes on when that seat heater is activated.

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

yThere is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low temperatures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time. When using the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned.

yDo 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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Rear seats

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Seatbelts provide maximum restraint 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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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.

Folding down the rear seat – Station wagon

yAfter returning the rear seat to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible.

yNever allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.

ySecure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration.

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Unlock the seatback by pushing the release button and then fold the seatback down.

To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked.

Head restraint adjustment

Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.

T Rear windows side seating position

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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Sedan

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Station wagon

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraints to improve rearward visibility.

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T Rear center seating position

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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To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

When the rear center seating position is occupied, place the head restraint in its highest position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the

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head restraint to improve rearward visibility.

Armrest (if equipped)

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Sedan

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Station wagon

To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the armrest.

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

Loading long objects (Sedan)

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Folding down the armrest and opening the seatback panel affords a loading space for long objects.

To open the seatback panel, pull the panel down while pressing the release tab down.

ySecure long objects properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop or sharp cornering. Tie long objects down with a rope or something equivalent.

yAvoid loading objects longer than 6.6 ft (2 m) and heavier than 55 lbs (25 kg). Such objects can interfere with the driver’s proper operation of the vehicle, possibly causing an accident and serious injury.

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Seatbelts

Seatbelt safety tips

yAll persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

yAll belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury.

yEach seatbelt is designed to support only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more persons – even children. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.

yReplace all seatbelt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

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yPut children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. Consequently, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s height and weight.

Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times.

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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.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.

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.

T Infants or small children

Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle. See information on “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.

T Children

If a child is too big for a child restraint sys-

tem, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.

If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating positions only) and then if necessary move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child’s waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned, a child restraint system should be used. Never place the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back.

T Expectant mothers

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Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist.

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).

The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)

Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ ELR has an additional locking mode “Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode” intended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seatbelt cannot be extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, ALR mode is released.

When securing a child restraint system on the passengers’ seats, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.

When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the retractor is restored to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully.

For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint systems” section in this chapter.

Seatbelt warning light and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s and front passenger’s seat, as required by current safety standards.

With the ignition switch turned to the “ON” position, this device reminds the driver and front passenger to fasten their seatbelts by illuminating the warning lights in the locations indicated in the following illustration and sounding a chime.

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Driver’s warning light

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Front passenger’s warning light

T Operation

If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seatbelt(s) is/are unfastened. If the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously.

If the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened 6 seconds later, both warning lights or the warning light for the unfastened seatbelt will remain lit for 15 seconds. If the driver’s and/or front passenger’s seatbelt(s) are/is still not fastened even 15 seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ignition

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switch), the warning lights will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing.

Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warning lights and sounding of the chime will continue until both driver and front passenger fasten their seatbelts.

NOTE

yIf the driver and/or front passenger unfasten(s) the seatbelt(s) after fastening, the seatbelt warning device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.

y At speeds lower than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h)

The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound.

y At speeds higher than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h)

The warning light(s) for unfastened seatbelt(s) will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light(s) is/are flashing.

yIt is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second

warning after turning ON the ignition switch by unfastening and refastening the driver’s seatbelt. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, however, the complete sequence of the warning operation resumes. For further details about canceling the warning operation, please contact your SUBARU dealer.

If there is no passenger on the front passenger’s seat, the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat will be deactivated. The front passenger’s occupant detection system monitors whether or not there is a passenger on the front passenger’s seat.

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the device from functioning correctly or cause the device to fail.

yDo not install any accessory such as a table or TV onto the seatback.

yDo not store a heavy load in the seatback pocket.

yDo not allow the rear seat occupant to place his/her hands or legs on the front passenger’s seatback, or allow him/her to pull the seatback.

yDo not use front seats with their back- ward-forward position and seatback not being locked into place securely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust them

again. For adjusting procedure, refer to the “Manual seat” in the front seats section in Chapter 1 in this owner’s manual. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

If the seatbelt warning device for the front passenger’s seat does not function correctly (e.g., it is activated even when the front passenger’s seat is empty or it is deactivated even when the front passenger has not fastened his/her seatbelt), take the following actions.

yEnsure that no article is placed on the seat other than a child restraint system and the child occupant.

yEnsure that there is no article left in the seatback pocket.

yEnsure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passenger’s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth. (Models equipped with manual seats only)

If the seatbelt warning device for front passenger’s seat still does not function correctly after taking relevant corrective actions described above, immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

Fastening the seatbelt

yNever use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury.

yKeep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen.

ySeatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front 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 serious internal injury or death.

yDo 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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Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury.

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Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool.

T Front seatbelts

1. Adjust the seat position:

Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control.

Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible.

2.Sit well back in the seat.

3.Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

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4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

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5.To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.

6.Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

VAdjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height

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The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for the driver/front passenger. To lower the anchor height, push the release button and slide the anchor down. To raise the anchor height, slide the anchor up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place.

Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.

When wearing the seatbelts, make sure the shoulder portion of the webbing does not pass over your neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt anchor to a lower position. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision.

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Push the button on the buckle.

Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.

TRear seatbelts (except rear center seatbelt on Station wagon)

1.Sit well back in the seat.

2.Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving a strong pull on it, then pull it out slowly again.

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3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

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4.To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.

5.Place the lap belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

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Push the button on the buckle.

Before closing the door, make sure that the belts are retracted properly to avoid catching the belt webbing in the door.

TRear center seatbelt on Station wagon model

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1)Center seatbelt tongue plate

2)Connector (tongue)

3)Connector (buckle)

4)Center seatbelt buckle

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Fastening the seatbelt with the webbing twisted can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident. When fastening the belt after it is pulled out from the retractor, especially when inserting the connector’s tongue plate into the mating buckle (on right-hand side), always check that the webbing is not twisted.

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Be sure to fasten both tongue plates to the respective buckles. If the seatbelt is used only as a shoulder belt (with the connector’s tongue plate not fastened to the connector’s buckle on the right-hand side), it cannot properly restrain the wearer in position in an accident, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

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Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the recess of the ceiling.

1. Remove the connector (tongue) plate from the slot located at the front of the recess by pulling the connector (tongue) plate rearward.

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2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the overhead retractor.

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3. After confirming that the webbing is not twisted, insert the connector (tongue) attached at the webbing end into the buckle on the right-hand side until a click is heard.

If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

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4. After fastening the seatbelt, make sure that the “ ” mark on the connector (tongue) and the “ ” mark on the buckle face outwards.

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5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate in the center seatbelt buckle marked “CENTER” on the left-hand side until it clicks.

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6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. And place the lap belt as

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low as possible on your hips, not on your waist.

V Unfastening the seatbelt

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Push the release button of the center seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to unfasten the seatbelt.

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1. Insert a key or other hard pointed object into the slot in the connector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in, and the connector (tongue) plate will disconnect from the buckle.

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2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt. You should hold the webbing end and guide it back into the retractor while it is rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plate in the recess on the ceiling and then insert the connector (tongue) plate into the slot located at the front of the recess.

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yDo not allow the retractor to roll up the seatbelt too quickly. Otherwise, the metal tongue plates may hit against the trim, resulting in damaged trim.

yHave the seatbelt fully rolled up so that the tongue plates are neatly stored. A hanging tongue plate can swing and hit against the trim during driving, causing damage to the trim.

Seatbelt maintenance

To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the belts because this could seriously affect their strength.

Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Replace the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found.

yKeep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid.

yNever attempt to make modifications or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from operating properly.

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Front seatbelt pretensioners

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The driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner. The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision.

The pretensioner sensor also serves as a SRS frontal airbag sensor. If the sensor detects a certain predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the retractor to take up the slack so that the belt more effectively restrains the front seat occupant.

When a seatbelt pretensioner is activated,

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an operating noise will be heard and a small amount of smoke will be released. These occurrences are normal and not harmful. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been activated, the seatbelt retractor remains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt can not be pulled out and retracted and therefore must be replaced.

NOTE

ySeatbelt pretensioners are not designed to activate in minor frontal impacts, in side or rear impacts or in rollover accidents.

yThe driver’s seat and passenger’s seat pretensioners and frontal airbag operate simultaneously.

yPretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. In the event that a pretensioner is activated, both the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be replaced and only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts.

yIf either front seatbelt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunction or activation of the pretensioner, contact your SUBARU dealer as

soon as possible.

yIf the front seatbelt retractor assembly or surrounding area has been damaged, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

yWhen you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it has seatbelt pretensioners by alerting him to the contents of this section.

yTo obtain maximum protection, occupants should sit in an upright position with their seatbelts properly fastened. Refer to “Seatbelts” section in this chapter.

yDo not modify, remove or strike the front seatbelt retractor assemblies or surrounding area. This could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioners or could make the system inoperative, possibly resulting in serious injury. Seatbelt pretensioners have no user-serviceable parts. For required servicing of front seatbelt retractors equipped with seatbelt pretensioners, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.

yWhen discarding front seatbelt retractor assemblies or scrapping the entire vehicle due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult your SUBARU dealer.

System monitors

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SRS airbag system warning light

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control module with the airbag system. Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system

operation by lighting for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

The following components are monitored by the indicator:

yFront sub sensor (Right-hand side)

yFront sub sensor (Left-hand side)

yAirbag control module (including impact sensors)

yFrontal airbag module (Driver’s side)

yFrontal airbag module (Front passenger’s side)

ySide airbag sensor (Center pillar righthand side)

ySide airbag sensor (Center pillar lefthand side)

ySide airbag module (Driver’s side)

ySide airbag module (Front passenger’s side)

yCurtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel house right-hand side)

yCurtain airbag sensor (Rear wheel house left-hand side)

yCurtain airbag module (Right side)

yCurtain airbag module (Left side)

ySeatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side)

ySeatbelt pretensioner (Front passenger’s side)

ySeatbelt buckle switch (Driver’s side)

ySeatbelt buckle switch (Front passenger’s side)

yDriver’s seat position sensor

yFront passenger’s seatbelt tension sensor

yFront passenger’s occupant detection system weight sensor

yFront passenger’s occupant detection control module

yFront passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator

yAll related wiring

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag system. 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 minor collision or not inflate in a severe collision), which may increase the risk of injury.

yFlashing or flickering of the warning light

yNo illumination of the warning light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position

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yContinuous illumination of the warning light

yIllumination of the warning light while driving

System servicing

yWhen discarding a seatbelt retractor assembly or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.

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yTampering with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insulation and the connectors of the system are yellow for easy identification. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pretensioner and airbag systems. For required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.

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

NOTE

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

Precautions against vehicle modification

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

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the seatbelt pertensioners.

yAttachment of any equipment (bush bar, winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front end.

yModification of the suspension system or front end structure.

Child restraint systems

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

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

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

All U.S. states and Canadian provinces require that infants and small children be restrained in an approved child restraint system at all times while the vehicle is moving.

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Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally, holding a child in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.

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