Subaru Forester 2 5X 2009 Owner's Manual

Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owners Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owners Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations fo und in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owners Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
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copyright 2008 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual describes the following vehicle types.*
* The illustrated vehicle is one of the FORESTER series.
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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:
. SUBARU Limited Warranty . Emission Control Systems Warranty . Emissions Performance Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Maintenance Booklet. Please read these warranties carefully.
& 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:
. SUBARU Limited Warranty . Anti-Corrosion Warranty . Emission Control Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Service Booklet. Please read these warranties carefully.
& Vehicle with HID headlights
CAUTION
High Intensity Discharge (HID) head­lights contain m ercury. For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle dis­posal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of the HID head­lights as hazardous waste.
& Vehicle without HID head-
lights
CAUTION
This vehicle does not contain mer­cury devices or parts.
How to use this Owners Manual
& Using your Owners 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.
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Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate 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 dimen­sions and capacities of your SUBARU.
Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Report­ing safety defects.
Chapter 14: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all thatsin 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.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which inj ur y 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
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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Vehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Power door lock and unlock
Passengerswindows lock and unlock
Fuel
Front fog lights
Hazard warning flasher
Engine hood
Mark Name
Seat heater
Child restraint top tether an­chorages
Child restraint lower an­chorages
Horn
Windshield wiper deicer
Wiper intermittent
Windshield wiper and washer
Windshield wiper mist (for single wipe)
Rear window wiper
Rear window washer
Mark Name
Tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumi­nation
Headlights
Turn signal
Illumination brightness
Fan speed
Instrument panel outlets
Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
Foot outlets
Windshield defroster and foot outlets
Windshield defroster
Lights
Rear window defogger/Out­side mirror defogger
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Mark Name
Air recirculation
Engine oil
Washer
Door lock (Transmitter)
Door unlock (Transmitter)
Rear gate (Transmitter)

Safety precautions when driving

& Seatbelt and SRS airbag
WARNING
. All 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.
. To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat­belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (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.
. 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 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 Seatbeltsand *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)sections in chapter 1 for instruc­tions and prec autions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
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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 passen­ger and objects inside the vehi­cle.
. While riding in the vehicle, in-
fants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the childs 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.
. Put 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.
. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD
FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
. Always turn the child safety locks
to the LOCKposition when children sit on the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opens the door and falls out. Refer to the Child safety lockssection in chapter
2.
. Always lock the passengers 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. Re­fer to the Windowssection in
chapter 2.
. Never 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.
Carefully read the Child restraint sys­tems, *SRS airbag (Supplemental Re­straint System airbag)and Seatbelts sections in chapter 1 for instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
& Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dan­gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
. Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to prevent
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engine exhaust gas from enter­ing 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 venti­lation 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 a l­ways 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.
& Drinking and driving
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the blood­stream delays your reaction time 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 dont drink and drive.
Drunken drivi ng 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
WARNING
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 passengersand other personsrisk 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.
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& Driving when tired or sleepy
WARNING
When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction time will be delayed and your perception, judgment and at­tentiveness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengersand other per­sonschances 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.
& 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 cov­ered under warranties.
& Car phone/cell phone and
driving
CAUTION
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.
& 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. 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 carriers handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passengers seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protectio n society or pet shop.
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& Tire pressures
Check and, if necessary, adjust 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 the Tires and wheelssection in chapter 11.
WARNING
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.
& California proposition 65
warning
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.
& On-pavement 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 On-pavement and off­road drivingsection in chapter 8 of this
Owners Manual and follow the instruc­tions and precautions in order to prevent serious injury or death due to loss of control, rollover and other accidents.

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
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Index
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Illustrated index

& Exterior
1) Engine hood (page 11-5)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-24)
3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-46)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-29)
5) Moonroof (page 2-22)
6) Roof rail (page 8-13)
7) Door locks (page 2-4)
8) Tire pressure (page 11-33)
9) Flat tires (page 9-4)
10) Tire chains (page 8-11)
11) Front fog light switch (page 3-27)
12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-12)
13) Towing hook (page 9-12)
1) Rear window defogger button (page 3-31)
2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)
3) Child safety locks (page 2-18)
4) Tie-down hook (page 9-12)
5) Rear gate (page 2-21)
6) Towing hook (page 9-12)
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& Interior
! Passenger compartment area
1) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-29)
2) Seatbelt (page 1-10)
3) Parking brake lever (page 7-31)
4) Front seat (page 1-2)
5) Rear seat (page 1-6)
1) Center console (page 6-5)
2) Cup holder (page 6-7)
3) Front power supply socket (page 6-9)
4) Glove box (page 6-5)
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& Instrument panel
1) Door locks (page 2-4)
2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-35)
3) Illumination brightness control (page 3-26)
4) Light control lever (page 3-24)
5) Combination meter (page 3-5)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-28)
7) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5)
8) Audio (page 5-1)
9) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-13)/ Selector lever (AT) (page 7-15)
10) Climate control (page 4-1)
11) Cruise control (page 7-34)
12) Horn (page 3-38)
13) SRS airbag (page 1-34)
14) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-36/ page 3-37)
15) Audio control buttons (page 5-26)
16) Fuse box (page 11-44)
17) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-29)
18) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5)
19) Power windows (page 2-19)
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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches
1) Windshield wiper (page 3-29)
2) Mist (page 3-30)
3) Windshield washer (page 3-30)
4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-30)
5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-29)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-28)
7) Light control switch (page 3-24)
8) Fog light switch (page 3-27)
9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-24)
10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-25)
11) Turn signal (page 3-26)
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& Combination meter
! U.S.-spec. MT vehicles
1) Tachometer (page 3-7)
2) Speedometer (page 3-6)
3) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)
4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6)
5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-6)
6) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13)
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! U.S.-spec. AT vehicles
1) Tachometer (page 3-7)
2) Speedometer (page 3-6)
3) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)
4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6)
5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-6)
6) Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT vehicles) (page 3-20)
7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13)
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! Canada-spec. MT vehicles
1) Tachometer (page 3-7)
2) Speedometer (page 3-6)
3) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)
4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6)
5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-6)
6) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13)
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! Canada-spec. AT vehicles
1) Tachometer (page 3-7)
2) Speedometer (page 3-6)
3) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)
4) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6)
5) Odometer/Trip meter (page 3-6)
6) Selector lever and gear position indicator (AT vehicles) (page 3-20)
7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13)
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& Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-9
Front passengers seat­belt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passengers fron-
/
tal airbag ON indicator
Front passengers fron-
/
tal airbag OFF indicator
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp
Coolant temperature low indicator light/Coolant temperature high warn­ing light
Charge warning light 3-13
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT vehicles)
3-9
3-11
3-11
3-11
3-12
3-13
3-13
3-14
Mark Name Page
/ ABS warning light 3-15
Brake system warning
/
light
Door open warning light 3-17
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT vehicles)
Hill start assist warning light (MT vehicles)
Vehicle Dynamics Con­trol operation indicator light
Vehicle Dynamics Con­trol warning light/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
High beam indicator light 3-20
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)
Security indicator light 3-19
3-16
3-17
3-17
3-18
3-18
3-20
3-21
Mark Name Page
Headlight indicator light 3-21
Cruise control indicator light
Cruise control set indi­cator light
Low fuel warning light 3-17
Low tire pressure warn­ing light (U.S.-spec. models)
SPORT mode indicator light (AT vehicles)
3-20
3-21
3-14
3-20
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& Tire changing tools
1) Jack (page 9-4/page 9-18)
2) Jack handle (page 9-4/page 9-17)
3) Spare tire (page 9-2/page 9-4)
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Function settings
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 a navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owners Manual supplement for the monitor.
Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-14
Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors)
Impact sensor operation (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option))
Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-16
Dome light illumination ON/OFF OFF 2-14
Remote keyless entry sys­tem
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-6
Remote engine start system (dealer option)
Rear window defogger Rear window defogger Operation for 15 minutes/Con-
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)
Map light/Dome light Operation in conjunction with remote
Battery drainage prevention function
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-12
Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-9
Horn chirp confirmation ON/OFF ON 7-11
Windshield wiper deicer Operation for 15 minutes/Con-
keyless entry system
Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-5
0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-15
Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-18
tinuous operation
tinuous operation
OFF/Short/Normal/Long Normal 6-2
Operation for 15 minutes 3-31
Operation for 15 minutes 3-32

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Front seats........................................................... 1-2
Manual seat ........................................................ 1-3
Power seat (drivers seat – if equipped) ............... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-5
Active head restraint ........................................... 1-5
Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... 1-6
Rear seats............................................................ 1-6
Armrest .............................................................. 1-7
Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-7
Reclining the seatback (if equipped) .................... 1-9
Folding down the rear seatback........................... 1-9
Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-10
Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-10
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 1-11
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) ............................................................ 1-11
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 1-12
Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-13
Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-19
Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-19
System monitors ................................................ 1-20
System servicing ............................................... 1-21
Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-22
Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-22
Where to place a child restraint system.............. 1-23
Choosing a child restraint system ...................... 1-25
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR
seatbelt ........................................................... 1-25
Installing a booster seat..................................... 1-28
Installation of child restraint systems by use of
lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .............. 1-29
Top tether anchorages ....................................... 1-32
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag)................................................ 1-34
Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder
restraints for driver, front passenger, and
window-side rear passengers........................... 1-34
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ........... 1-38
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag............. 1-49
SRS airbag system monitors .............................. 1-59
SRS airbag system servicing ............................. 1-59
Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-60
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1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats
WARNING
. Never adjust the seat while driv-
ing to avoid the possibi lity of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.
. Before adjusting the seat, make
sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers and cargo are clear of the adjusting mechan­ism.
. 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 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.
. 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 deploy­ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far f rom 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.
WARNING
Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys
with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because chil­dren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, we strongly 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 childs 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 CHILDS 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 precau-
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tions concerning child restraint sys­tems, refer to the Child restraint systemssection in this chapter.
& Manual seat
! Forward and backward adjustment
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.
! Reclining the seatback
Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.
The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when the lever is pulled. While operating the lever to return the seatback, hold the seatback lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.
WARNING
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 cushi ons 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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! Seat cushion height adjustment
(drivers seat)
1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered.
2) When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises.
The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down.
& Power seat (drivers seat if
equipped)
1) Seat position forward/backward con-
trol switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or backward. During forward/backward ad-
justment of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat cushion angle or seat cushion height.
2) Seat cushion angle control switch To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch.
3) Seatback angle (reclining) control
switch
To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch.
4) Seat height control switch To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch.
5) Lumbar support control switch To increase lower back support, push the front side of the switch. To decrease lower back support, push the rear side of the switch.
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-5
WARNING
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.
& Head restraint adjustment
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 occupants ears.
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.
& 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 occupants ears.
CAUTION
. Each active head restraint is
effective only when its height is properly adjusted and 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 in­spect the active head restraints.
. The active head restraints may
not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear.
. The active head restraints may be
damaged if they are pushed hard from behind or subjected to shock. As a result, they may not function if the vehicle suffers a rear impact.
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