Subaru Forester-Legacy 2002 Owner's Manual
Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s
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 Owner’s 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 found 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 Owner’s 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
and are registered trademarks of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
copyright 2001 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
Warranties
B 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:
D SUBARU Limited Warranty
D Emission Control Systems Warranty
D Emissions Performance Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions,
is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these war-
ranties carefully.
B 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:
D SUBARU Limited Warranty
D Anti-Corrosion Warranty
D Emission Control Warranty
All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions,
is in the “Warranty and Service Booklet”. Please read these warranties
carefully.
NOTE
This vehicle does not contain mercury devices
or parts.
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How to use this owner’s manual
J 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 thirteen 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 airbag
This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains
precautions for the SRS airbag.
Chapter 2: Doors and Locks
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 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
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This chapter 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 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.
J 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 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.
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J Safety symbol
HS0008
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.
Safety precautions when driving
SEATBELT AND SRS AIRBAG
WARNING
D 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.
D 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 car has the SRS airbag.
D The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force.
Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag
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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 “Seatbelts” and “SRS airbag” in chapter 1 of
this owner’s manual for instructions and precautions concerning the
seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
CHILD SAFETY
WARNING
D 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.
D While 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.
D 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 being
injured from deployment is greater.
D 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
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THE SRS AIRBAG.
D Always 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.
D Always 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.
D 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 sections “Child restraint systems”, “SRS airbag” and
“Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this owner’s manual for instructions and pre-
cautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS
airbag system.
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE)
WARNING
D Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
D Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
D 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.
D 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.
D Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow,
leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system
always works properly.
D If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the
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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.
D 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 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
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 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
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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
WARNING
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.
CAR PHONES AND DRIVING
CAUTION
A driver’s use of a car phone can be distracting and if special
care is not taken, can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone
while driving, make an extra effort to pay attention to the road
and to traffic at all times. If you can safely do so, it is best to pull
off to the side of the road before using your car phone.
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MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION
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 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
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.
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.
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Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in chapter 11 for detailed
information.
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.
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Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbag
Doors and locks
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
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Illustrated index
J Exterior
HSF015EB
HSF014BC
1 Engine hood (page 11-6)
2 Windshield washer
(page 3-22)
3 Wiper switch (page 3-22)
4 Replacement of wiper blade
(page 11-34)
5 Lighting switch (page 3-16)
6 Replacement of light bulbs
(page 11-54)
7 Outside mirror (page 3-31)
8 Locking and unlocking of door
(page 2-3)
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9 Tire inflation pressure (page 11-42)
Q Replacement of tire (page 11-47)
W Tire chain (page 8-14)
E Fog light switch (page 3-20)
R Towing hook (page 9-12)
T Rear window wiper and washer
(page 3-24)
Y Roof rail/Roof rack (page 8-18)
U Child safety lock (page 2-19)
I Fuel filler door (Page 7-4)
O Fuel requirement (page 7-2)
P Rear gate (page 2-23)
J Interior
1 Head rest (page 1-9)
2 Interior light (page 6-14)
3 Door lock (page 2-3)
4 Moonroof (page 2-24)
5 Center console (page 6-3)
6 Storage compartment (page 6-2)
7 Selector lever/Gearshift lever (page 7-15/7-11)
8 Front seat (page 1-2)
9 Parking brake lever (page 7-26)
Q Seatbelt (combination lap/shoulder belt) (page 1-10)
W Rear seat (page 1-8)
E Rear center passenger’s seat seatbelt (page 1-18)
HSF009BB
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J Luggage compartment
HSF010BB
1 Jack handle (page 9-16)
2 Jack (page 9-16)
3 Spare tire (page 9-16)
4 Luggage cover (page 6-16)
5 Cargo anchorage eyelets (page 6-18)
6 Accessory power socket (page 6-8)
7 Luggage floor storage tray (page 6-19)
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HSF011BB
J Instrument panel
HGF000CB
1 Combination meter (page 3-6)
2 Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-5)
3 Rear window defogger switch
(page 3-26)/Outside mirror
defogger switch (page 3-33)
4 Cup holder (page 6-6)
5 SRS airbag (page 1-31)
6 Glove compartment
(page 6-3)
7 Heater or air conditioner
control (page 4-4)
8 Audio (page 5-1)
9 Cigarette lighter (page 6-11)
Q Horn (page 3-28)
W Tilt steering (page 3-27)
E Hood lock release
(page 11-6)
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T
R
E
W
Q
1
23
5
6
4
7
1 Parking light switch
(page 3-19)
2 Hazard warning flasher switch
(page 3-5)
3 Rear window defogger switch
(page 3-26)/Outside mirror
defogger switch (page 3-33)
4 Rear window wiper and
washer switch (page 3-24)
5 Windshield washer
(page 3-22)
6 Mist (page 3-23)
7 Windshield wiper (page 3-22)
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HS0006
8 Wiper control (page 3-20)
9 Light control (page 3-16)
Q Illumination brightness control
(page 3-18)
W Headlight ON/OFF
(page 3-16)
E Headlight flasher/High/low
beam change
(page 3-17/3-17)
R Turn signal (for lane change)
(page 3-18)
T Turn signal (page 3-18)
J Combination meter
1 ABS warning light (page 3-13)
2 Seatbelt warning light
(page 3-10)
3 Front-wheel drive warning light
(page 3-15)
4 Turn signal indicator light
(page3-15)
5 High beam indicator light
(page 3-15)
6 SRS airbag warning light
(page 3-10)
7 Brake system warning lights
(page 3-14)
8 AT oil temperature warning
light (page 3-13)
9 Oil pressure warning light
(page 3-12)
Q Charge warning light
(page 3-12)
HSF013BB
W CHECK ENGINE warning
light/Malfunction indicator
lamp (page 3-11)
E Temperature gauge
(page 3-9)
R Outside temperature indicater
(page 3-7)
T Tachometer (page 3-7)
Y Door opening warning light
(page 3-15)
U Security system indicater light
(page 3-15)
I Trip meter A/B selection and
trip meter reset knob
(page 3-6)
O Odometer and trip meter
(page 3-6)
P Speedometer (page 3-6)
A Low fuel warning light
(page 3-8)
S Fuel gauge (page 3-8)
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B Warning and indicator light
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-10
AIRBAG
or
or
SRS airbag system warning light 3-10
CHECK ENGINE warning light/
Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning light 3-12
Oil pressure warning light 3-12
AT OIL temperature warning light (if equipped) 3-13
ABS warning light 3-13
Brake system warning light 3-14
Door open warning light 3-15
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-15
Security system indicator light (if equipped) 3-15
Turn signal indicator lights 3-15
High beam indicator light 3-15
3-11
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat heater (if equipped) 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear seats 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelts 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt safety tips 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 1-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening the seatbelt 1-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt maintenance 1-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt extender 1-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint systems 1-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top tether anchorages 1-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 1-31. . . . . . . .
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS airbags and
lap/shoulder restraints 1-31
SRS frontal airbag 1-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS side airbag (if equipped) 1-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system monitors 1-49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS airbag system servicing 1-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions against vehicle modification 1-51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Front seats
WARNING
D Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of
loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.
D 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.
D Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear
seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism.
D Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits
well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If
the front 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.
D 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.
D 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.
D 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
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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 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.
Adjust the seatback to
upright position. Sit well
back and upright.
Move the seat as far from the
steering wheel as practical.
Adjust the seatback to
upright position. Sit
well back and upright.
Move the seat
as far back as
possible.
HS0234HS0233
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Put children in the rear seat properly
restrained at all times.
Do not recline the seatback while
vehicle is moving.
HS0247 HS0227
B Fore and aft adjustment
HS0028
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.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
B Reclining the seatback
HS0029
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 released. When operating the reclining lever to return
the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.
B Seat cushion angle and height adjustment (driver’s seat)
Raise
Lower
For rear edge
For front edge
Lower
Raise
HS0030
Turn either dial to adjust the angle and height of the seat cushion to
the desired position.
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B Head restraint adjustment
HS0031
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.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Seat heater (if equipped)
CAUTION
D Use of the seat heater for long period of time while the engine
is not running can cause battery discharge.
D Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat.
D When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine, paint thinner, or
any similar materials.
The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is either in the “ACC”
or “ON” position.
HI LO
Indicator
Heating
element
HS0034HS0285
To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch,
as desired, depending on the temperature.
LO: Normal heating
HI: Rapid heating
The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater is in
operation. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
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Rear seats
WARNING
D Never drive the vehicle with the head rest removed because
they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the
event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.
D 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.
D Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or
in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
D 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.
D Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them
from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop a sudden steering or a rapid acceleration.
Sit well back and
upright.
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HS0248
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
B Folding down the seatback
WARNING
Never permit anyone to ride in the cargo area.
HB1022BA
HB1023BA
Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob 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.
B Head rest adjustment
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To raise the head rest, pull it up. To lower it, push the head rest down
while depressing the release button on the top of the seatback.
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Seatbelts
J Seatbelt safety tips
WARNING
D 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.
D All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint.
Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing
injury.
D Each seatbelt is designed to support only one person. Never
use a single belt for two or more persons — even children. Other-
wise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.
D Replace 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.
D 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 child’s height and weight.
Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward
facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE
FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO
THE SRS AIRBAG.
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