Subaru Impreza 2013 User Manual

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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 SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications an d 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

is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

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This manual describes the following vehicle types.

1) 4-door models

2) 5-door models except XV CROSSTREK

3) XV CROSSTREK models

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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.

& Models with HID headlights

CAUTION

High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights contain mercury. 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.

& Models without HID head-

lights

NOTE

This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts.

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.

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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 that’sin 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 damag e 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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& Abbreviation list

You may find several abbreviations in this manual. The meanings of the abbreviations are shown in the following list.

Abbreviation Meaning

A/C Air conditioner

A/ELR

ABS Anti-lock brake system

AKI Anti knock index

ALR Automatic locking retractor

AT Automatic transmission

ATF Automatic transmission fluid

AWD All-wheel drive

CVT

DCCD

DRL Daytime running light

EBD

ELR Emergency locking retractor

FWD Front-wheel drive

GAW Gross axle weight

GAWR Gross axle weight rating

GPS Global positioning system

Automatic/Emergency locking retractor

Continuously variable transmission

Driver’s control center differential

Electronic brake force distribution

Abbreviation Meaning

GVW Gross vehicle weight

GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating

HID High intensity discharge

INT Intermittent

LATCH

LED Light emitting diode

LSD Limited slip differential

MIL Malfunction indicator light

MMT

MT Manual transmission

OBD On-board diagnostics

RON Research octane number

SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive

SRS

TIN Tire identification number

TPMS

Lower anchors and tethers for children

Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl

Supplemental restraint system

Tire pressure monitoring system

Vehicle symbols

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

For warning and indicator lights, refer to “Warning and indicator lights” F20.

Mark Name

WARNING

CAUTION

Power door lock

Power door unlock

Power window with automatic open and close function

Passengers’ windows lock and unlock

Fuel

Front fog lights

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Mark Name

Hazard warning flasher

Engine hood

Trunk lid (4-door)

Seat heater

Child restraint top tether anchorages

Child restraint lower anchorages

Horn

Windshield wiper

Wiper intermittent

Windshield washer

Mark Name

Rear window washer

Lights

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

Mark Name

Windshield defroster

Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger/Windshield wiper deicer

Air recirculation

Engine oil

Washer

Door lock (transmitter)

Door unlock (transmitter)

Trunk lid open (4-door) or rear gate unlock (5-door) (transmitter)

Rear window wiper

Windshield defroster and foot outlets

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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.

For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections.

. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-12.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-38.

& 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 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.

. Put children aged 12 and under in

the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt.

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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 CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

. Always turn the child safety locks

to the “ LOCK” position when children sit in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opens the door and falls out. Refer to “Child safety locks” F2-17.

. Always lock the passenger’s win-

dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Refer to “Windows” F2-17.

. Never leave unattended children,

adults or animals 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.

. Help prevent children, adults or

animals from locking themselves in the trunk. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in the 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.

. When leaving the vehicle, either

close all windows and lock all doors. Also make certain that the trunk is closed.

For instructions and precautions, carefully read the following sections.

. For the seatbelt system, refer to “Seat- belts” F1-12.

. For the child restraint system, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-25.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)” F1-38.

& 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 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

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that the ventilation system always 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 trunk lid or 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 react ion 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 don’t 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 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.

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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 passengers’ and other persons’ chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase.

Please do not continue to drive b ut 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 vehicles equipped

with navigation system

WARNING

Do not allow the monitor to distract your attention from driving. Also, do not operate the controls of the navigation system whil e driving. The loss of attention to driving could lead to an accident. If you

wish to operate the controls of the navigation system, first take the vehicle off the road and stop it in a safe place.

& 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 p et 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.

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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 “Tires and wheels” F11-21.

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.

General 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. 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.

& California Perchlorate Advi-

sory

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

& Noise from under the vehicle NOTE

You may hear a noise from under the vehicle approximately 5 to 10 hours after the engine is turned off. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. This noise is caused by the operation of the fuel evaporation leakage checking system and is normal. The noise will stop after approximately 15 minutes.

& Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

. How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

. Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

. Howfar(ifatall)thedriverwas

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depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

. How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the ci rcumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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Table of contents

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Keys and doors

Instruments and controls

Climate control

Audio

Interior equipment

Starting and operating

Driving tips

In case of emergency

Appearance care

Maintenance and service

Specifications

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Index

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Illustrated index

& Exterior

1) Engine hood (page 11-5)

2) Wiper switch (page 3-69)

3) Headlight switch (page 3-63)

4) Replacing bulbs (page 11-37)

5) Moonroof (page 2-24)

6) Outside mirrors (page 3-78)

7) Door locks (page 2-3)

8) Tire pressure (page 11-23)

9) Flat tires (page 9-5)

10) Snow tires (page 8-10)

11) Fog light switch (page 3-67)

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

13) Towing hook (page 9-12)

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1) Rear window defogger (page 3-80)

2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4)

3) Child safety locks (page 2-17)

4) Tie-down hole (page 9-12)

5) Trunk lid (page 2-20)

6) Rear gate (page 2-23)

7) Towing hook (page 9-12)

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& Interior

! Passenger compartment area

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

2) Seatbelt (page 1-12)

3) Front seat (page 1-2)

4) Rear seat (page 1-7)

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1) Power windows (page 2-17)

2) Door locks (page 2-3)

3) Outside mirror switch (page 3-78)

4) Glove box (page 6-5)

5) Front power supply socket (page 6-7)

6) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-16)/Select lever (CVT) (page 7-18)

7) Parking brake lever (page 7-32)

8) Cup holder (page 6-6)

9) Center console (page 6-5)

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& Instrument panel

1) Illumination brightness control (page 3-66)

2) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-30)

3) Audio control buttons (page 5-30)

4) Combination meter (page 3-5)

5) Cruise control (page 7-37)

6) Information display (page 3-23)/Multi function display (page 3-28)

7) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5)

8) Audio (page 5-1)

9) Climate control (page 4-1)

10) Tilt/telescopic steering (page 3-81)

11) Horn (page 3-82)

12) SRS airbag (page 1-38)

13) Multi function display control switches (page 3-28)

14) Hands-free switches (page 5-34)

15) Fuse box (page 11-35)

16) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5)

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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches

1) Windshield wiper (page 3-68)

2) Mist (page 3-69)

3) Windshield washer (page 3-70)

4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-70)

5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-69)

6) Wiper control lever (page 3-69)

7) Light control switch (page 3-63)

8) Fog light switch (page 3-67)

9) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-63)

10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-64)

11) Turn signal lever (page 3-66)

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& Combination meter

! U.S.-spec. models

The illustration above is a typical example. For some models, the combination meter may be slightly different than that shown in the illustration.

1) Tachometer (page 3-7)

2) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6)

3) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-21)

4) Speedometer (page 3-6)

5) Information display selection knob (page 3-23)

6) ECO gauge (page 3-8)

7) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)

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

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! Except U.S.-spec. models

The illustration above is a typical example. For some models, the combination meter may be slightly different than that shown in the illustration.

1) Tachometer (page 3-7)

2) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6)

3) Select lever/gear position indicator (page 3-21)

4) Speedometer (page 3-6)

5) Information display selection knob (page 3-23)

6) ECO gauge (page 3-8)

7) Fuel gauge (page 3-8)

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

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& Warning and indicator lights

Mark Name Page

Seatbelt warning light 3-9

Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light

SRS airbag system warning light

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indi-

cator

Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF in-

dicator

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator light

Coolant temperature low indicator light/ Coolant temperature high warning light

Charge warning light 3-14

Oil pressure warning light

Engine oil level warning light

3-9

3-11

3-12

3-13

3-14

Mark Name Page

AT OIL TEMP warning light (CVT models)

ABS warning light 3-16

Brake system warning light

Door open warning light

AWD warning light (AWD CVT models)

Power steering warning light

Hill start assist warning light/Hill start assist OFF indicator light

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light/ Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indicator light

Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

3-15

3-17

3-18

3-19

3-18

3-19

3-21

3-22

Mark Name Page

High beam indicator light

Automatic headlight beam leveler warning light (if equipped)

Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)

Security indicator light 3-21

Headlight indicator light (if equipped)

Cruise control indicator light

Cruise control set indicator light

Low fuel warning light 3-18

Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)

Windshield washer fluid warning light

3-22

3-15

3-14

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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 multi function display, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the display. For details, refer to “Multi function display (Non-US vehicles only; if equipped)” F3-28.

Item Function Possible settings Default setting

Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation

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

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

Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation

Dome light and map lights illumination (models with moonroof)

Dome light illumination (models without moonroof)

Remote keyless entry system Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation

Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation

Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation

Defogger and deicer system for models with the automatic climate control system

Dome light Operation of dome light/map light OFF delay timer OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long

Map light for models with a moonroof

Battery drainage prevention function Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation

Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation

Auto on/off headlights (if equipped) Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/off headlights Low/Normal/High/Very high Normal

Rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer

Operation/Non-operation Non-operation

ON/OFF OFF

Operation for 15 minutes/ Continuous operation

Operation for 15 minutes

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Front seats........................................................... 1-2

Forward and backward adjustment ...................... 1-3

Reclining the seatback ........................................ 1-3

Seat cushion height adjustment (driver’s seat) ..... 1-4

Head restraint adjustment (if equipped)................ 1-4

Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... 1-6

Rear seats............................................................ 1-7

Armrest (if equipped)........................................... 1-7

Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-8

Folding down the rear seatback........................... 1-9

Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-12

Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-12

Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 1-13

Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor

(A/ELR) ............................................................ 1-13

Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 1-13

Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-13

Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-20

Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-21

Seatbelt with shoulder belt pretensioner ............. 1-21

Seatbelt with shoulder belt and lap belt

pretensioners................................................... 1-22

System monitors ................................................ 1-24

System servicing ............................................... 1-24

Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-24

Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-25

Where to place a child restraint system.............. 1-26

Choosing a child restraint system ...................... 1-27

Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR

seatbelt ........................................................... 1-27

Installing a booster seat..................................... 1-31

Installation of child restraint systems by use of

lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .............. 1-32

Top tether anchorages ....................................... 1-35

*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint

System airbag)................................................ 1-38

Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder

restraints for driver, front passenger, and

window-side rear passengers........................... 1-38

SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ........... 1-42

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag............. 1-53

SRS airbag system monitors .............................. 1-63

SRS airbag system servicing ............................. 1-64

Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-65

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1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Front seats

WARNING

. Never adjust the seat while driv-

ing to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.

. Before adjusting the seat, make

sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers and cargo are clear of the adjusting mechanism.

. After adjusting the seat, push it

slightly to make sure it is securely locked. If the seat is not securely locked, it may move or the seatbelt may not operate properly.

. Do not put objects under the front

seats. They may interfere with front seat locking and cause an accident.

. Seatbelts provide maximum re-

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

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

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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 w hen properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning child restraint systems, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-25.

& Forward and backward ad-

justment

Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and try to 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 lev er 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.

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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 th e 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.

& Seat cushion height adjust-

ment (driver’s 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.

& Head restraint adjustment (if

equipped)

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. Also, never install the head restraints the opposite way round. Doing so will prevent the head restraints from functioning as intended. Therefore, when you remove the head restraints, you must reinstall all head restraints correctly to protect vehicle occupants.

. All occupants, including the dri-

ver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.

The head restraints for the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat are adjustable in the following ways.

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! Head restraint height adjustment

1) Head restraint

2) Release button

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

To raise:

Pull the head restraint up.

To lower:

Push the head restrai nt down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

To remove:

While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint.

To install:

Install the head restraint into the holes that

are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks.

! Head restraint angle adjustment

The angle of the head restraint can be adjusted in several steps. While maintaining a suitable driving posture, adjust the head restraint to a position where the back of your head is as close to the head restraint as possible.

To tilt:

Tilt the head restraint by hand to the preferred position. A click will be audible when the head restraint is locked.

To return:

Tilt the head restraint once as far forward as it can go. The head restraint will automatically return to the fully upright position. Then, adjust the head restraint

again to the preferred angle.

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Seat heater (if equipped)

The seat heater is equipped in the front seats.

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

CAUTION

. There 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.

. Do not put anything on the seat

which insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

NOTE

Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.

depending on the temperature. Selecting the “HI” position will cause the

seat to heat up quicker.

To turn off the seat heater, lightly press the opposite side of the current position.

The indicator located on the switch illuminates 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.

1) HI – Rapid heating

2) LO – Normal heating

3) Off

A) Left-hand side B) Right-hand side

To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch, as desired,

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Rear seats

WARNING

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.

WARNING

Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

& Armrest (if equipped)

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

WARNING

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

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& Head restraint adjustment

Both the rear window side seats and the rear center seat are equipped with head restraints.

WARNING

. Never drive the vehicle with the

head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. Therefore, when you have removed the head restraints, you must reinstall all head restraints to protect vehicle occupants.

. All occupants, including the dri-

ver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.

! Rear windows side seating position

1) Head restraint

2) Release button

To remove:

While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint.

To install:

Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks.

! Rear center seating position

CAUTION

The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the extended posi-

tion.

1) Incorrect (retracted position)

2) Correct (extended position)

1) Head restraint

2) Release button

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To raise:

Pull the head restraint up.

To lower:

Push the head restrai nt down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.

To remove:

While pressing the release button, pull out the head restraint.

To install:

Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks.

When the rear-center seating position is occupied, raise the head restraint to the extended position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibility.

& Folding down the rear seat-

back

WARNING

. When you fold down the seat-

back, check that there are no passengers or objects on the rear seat. Not doing so creates a risk of injury or property damage if the seatback suddenly

folds down.

. Never allow passengers to ride

on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area or trunk. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.

. Secure all objects and especially

long 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.

. When you return the seatback to

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

WARNING

When the seatback is returned to its original position, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or an

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accident because the operation efficiency of the seatbelt is inhibited.

. The seatbelt should not pass

behind the securing hook for the seatback.

. The seatbelt should not be

caught in the seatback and it should be fully visible.

! 4-door models

Unlock the seatback by pulling the lock release strap and then fold the seatback down.

CAUTION

Do not operate the seatback with the lock release strap pulled. Doing so

may tear the strap.

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

In order to enable lock release of the seatback from the trunk side, adjust the lock release strap as follows.

1. Pull the lock release strap behind the seatback out from its holder.

2. Install the strap on the seatback and raise the seatback until it locks into place. Make sure that the seatback is securely locked.

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In this case, unlock the seatback by pulling the strap down and then fold the seatback forward from the trunk.

! 5-door models

Unlock the seatback by pulling the lock release knob and then fold the seatback down.

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

WARNING

After returning the seatback to its original position, confirm that the unlocking marker of the lock release knob is no longer visible. Failure to do so could lead to serious injury or death in the event of an accident.

Lock release knob

1) Unlocked

2) Locked A) Unlocking marker in red

When the seatback is locked, the lock release knob is automatically pulled into the seatback and the unlocking marker, which is red colored and attached to the bottom of the lock release knob, will no longer be visible.

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Seatbelts

& Seatbelt safety tips

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.

. All belts should fit snugly in order

to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury.

. Each 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.

. 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.

. Put children aged 12 and under in

the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SR S 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 AL L 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.

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, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-25.

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seatbelt by the front passenger when any of the SRS frontal, side and curtain airbags deploy.

! Infants or small children

Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle. Refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-25.

! Children

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.

If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating posi-

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tions 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.

! Expectant mothers

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 Retrac-

tor (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 Lock-

ing 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 an ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, the ALR mode is released.

When securing a child restraint system on the rear seats by the use of the seatbelt, the seatbelt must be changed over to the

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.

When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the seatbe lt retracts fully and the retractor returned to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode.

For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, refer to “Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt” F1-27.

& Seatbelt warning light

and chime

Refer to “Seatbelt warning light and chime” F3-9.

& Fastening the seatbelt

WARNING

. Never use a belt that is twisted or

reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury.

. Keep 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.

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. 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.

. 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.

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

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.

! Front seatbelts

1. Adjust the seat position according to the following procedure.

Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat 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.

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.

! Adjusting the front seat shoulder

belt anchor height

The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for the driver/front passenger. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck.

To raise:

Slide the anchor up.

To lower:

Pull the release knob and slide the anchor down.

Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place.

WARNING

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.

! Unfastening the seatbelt

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.

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! Rear seatbelts (except rear center

seatbelt on 5-door models)

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.

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

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.

! Unfastening the seatbelt

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.

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! Rear center seatbelt on 5-door

models

1) Center seatbelt tongue plate

2) Connector (tongue)

3) Connector (buckle)

4) Center seatbelt buckle

WARNING

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.

WARNING

. 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.

. The head restraint is not intended

to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the extended position. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.

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1. Raise the head restraint to the extended position. Do not remove the head restraint.

2. Remove the tongue plate from the belt holder on the right side of the cargo area and pull out the seatbelt slowly.

3. After drawing out the seatbelt, pass it through the belt guide as follows: First insert one edge of the belt into the open gap in the belt guide; then slide the rest of the belt in, so that the whole belt fits inside.

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

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

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

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

NOTE

When the seatback is folded down for greater cargo area, it is necessary to disconnect the connector.

1. Insert a tongue plate or other hard pointed object into the slot in the connector (buckle) on the right-hand side and push it in. The connector (tongue) plate will then 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. Insert the connector (tongue) into the belt holder.

CAUTION

. Do 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.

. Have 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.

CAUTION

. Keep the belts free of polishes,

oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid.

. Never attempt to make modifica-

tions or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from operating properly.

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Front seatbelt pretensioners

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.

& Seatbelt with shoulder belt

pretensioner

NOTE

This section is applicable to the following components.

. Except XV CROSSTREK models:

– Driver’s side seatbelt – Front passenger’s side seatbelt

. XV CROSSTREK models:

– Driver’s side seatbelt

The pretensioner sensor also serves as the frontal SRS 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, 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

. Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to activate in minor frontal impacts, in side impacts or in rear impacts. . In the case of rollover accidents

– XV CROSSTREK models: As the curtain airbags deploy, the driver’s side seatbelt pretensioner and front passenger’ sside shoulder belt pretensioner are activated simultaneously. – Except XV CROSSTREK models: Seatbelt pretensioners are not acti-

vated. . The following four components operate simultaneously.

– Seatbelt pretensioner for driver

– Seatbelt pretensioner for front

passenger

– SRS frontal airbag for driver

– SRS frontal airbag for front pas-

senger*

*: This does not operate if the occupant

detection system deactivates airbag op-

eration. For details, ref er to “ Front

passenger’s SRS frontal airbag” F1-44

. Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. In the event that a pretensioner is activated,

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both the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt retractor assemblies should be replaced only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor assemblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts.

. If 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.

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

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

WARNING

. To obtain maximum protection,

the occupants should sit in an upright position with their seatbelts properly fastened. Refer to “Seatbelts” F1-12.

. Do not modify, remove or strike

the front seatbelt retractor assemblies or surrounding area. This could result in accidental activation of the seatbelt preten-

sioners 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, consult your SUBARU dealer.

. When discarding front seatbelt

retracto r assemblies or scrapping the entire vehicle due to collision damage or for other reasons, consult your SUBARU dealer.

& Seatbelt with shoulder belt

and lap belt pretensioners

NOTE

This section is applicable to the front passenger’ s side seatbelt in XV CROSSTREK models.

1) Seatbelt retractor assembly (should er belt pretensioner)

2) Lap belt pretensioner

On the front passenger ’ssideinXV CROSSTREK models, the shoulder belt pretensioner is supplemented by a lap belt pretensioner, which is located at the base of the center pillar. Like the shoulder belt pretensioner, the lap belt pretensioner instantaneously pulls in the belt to eliminate slack if a certain level of frontal collision force is detected. As a result, the

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seatbelt restrains the front seat occupant more effectively.

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

NOTE

. Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to activat e in minor frontal impacts, in side impacts or in rear impacts. . When a rollover accident occurs, the lap belt pretensioner does not activate; however, as the curtain airbags deploy, the shoulder belt pretensioner is activated. At this time, the driver’s side seatbelt pretensioner and passenger’s side shoulder belt pretensioner activate simultaneously. . The following four components operate simultaneously.

– Seatbelt pretensioner for driver – Seatbelt pretensioners for front

passenger

– SRS frontal airbag for driver – SRS frontal airbag for front pas-

senger*

*: This does not operate if the occupant detection system deactivates airbag operation. For details, refer to “Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag” F1-44

. Pretensioners 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 should be replaced only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When replacing seatbelt retractor as semblies, use only genuine SUBARU parts.

. If 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.

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

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

WARNING

. To obtain maximum protection,

the occupants should sit in an upright position with their seatbelts properly fastened. Refer to “Seatbelts” F1-12.

. Do 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, consult your SUBARU dealer.

. When discarding front seatbelt

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

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& System monitors

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the seatbelt pretensioner while the vehicle is being driven. The seatbelt pretensioners share the control modulewiththeSRSairbagsystem. Therefore, if any malfunction occurs in a seatbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. For details, refer to “ SRS airbag system monitors” F1-63.

& System servicing

WARNING

. When discarding a seatbelt re-

tractor assembly or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.

. Tampering with or disconnecting

the system’s wiring could result in accidental acti vation of the seatbelt pretensioner a nd/or SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS a irbag systems. For required servicing

of the seatbelt pretensioner, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer.

CAUTION

The front sub sensors are located on both the right and left sides at the front of the vehicle, and the SRS 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 the work performed by your authorized SUBARU dealer.

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.

CAUTION

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

. Attachment of any e quipment

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

. Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.

. Installation of a tire of different

size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual.

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Child restraint systems

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 described in “Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)” F1-32).

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.

WARNING

Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap or in his or her 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.

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.

WARNING

Children shou ld be properly restrained at all times. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on any seat. Unrestrained children will be thrown forward during sudden stop

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or in an accident and can be injured seriously.

Additionally, children standing up or kneeling on or in front of the front seat are exposed another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force, the child could be injured or even killed.

& Where to place a child re-

straint system

The following are SUBARU’s recommendations on where to place a child restraint system in your vehicle.

A: Front passenger’s seat

You should not install a child restraint system (including a booster seat) due to the hazard to children posed by the passenger’s airbag.

B: Rear seat, window-side seating positions

Recommended positions for all types of child restraint systems.

In these positions, Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) seatbelts and lower anchorages (bars) are provided for installing a child restraint system.

Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to projection of the seat cushion.

In this seating position, you should use only a child restraint system that has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion and can be securely retained using the seatbelt.

C: Rear seat, center seating position

Installing a child restraint system is not recommended, although the A/ELR seatbelt and an upper anchorage (t ether anchorage, if equipped) are provided in this position.

Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to projection of the seat cushion.

WARNING

For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. You should choose a restraint device which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

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WARNING

SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER’S SRS AIRBAG, NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD B Y PLACING THE CHILD’SHEADTOOCLOSETO THE SRS AIRBAG.

& Choosing a child restraint

system

Choose a child restraint system that is appropriate for the child’s age and size (weight and height) in order to provide the child with proper protection. The child restraint system should meet all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for the United States or of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for Canada. It can be identified by looking for the label on the child restraint system or the manufacturer’s statement of compliance in the document attached to the system.

Also it is important for you to make sure that the child restraint system is compatible with the vehicle in which it will be used.

& Installing child restraint sys-

tems with A/ELR seatbelt

WARNING

. Child restraint systems and seat-

belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it.

. Do not leave an unsecured child

restraint system in your vehicle. Unsecured child restraint systems can be thrown around inside of the vehicle in a sudden stop, turn or accident; they can strike and injure vehicle occupants as well as result in serious injuries or death to the child.

CAUTION

When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child restraint system, check to ensure that it is held securely in position. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your

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child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.

! Installing a rearward facing child

restraint

1. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position.

2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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

4. Take up the slack in the lap belt.

5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor over from the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then, allow the belt to rewind into the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as ALR.

6. Push and pull the child restraint system forward and from side to side to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt.

7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR properly functioning).

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8. To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode.

WARNING

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

NOTE

When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully.

! Installing forward facing child re-

straint

WARNING

Before installing a child r estraint system, be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.

1. Shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely locked into place.

– For 5-door models, it is possible to check whether the seatback is locked visually. If the seatback is locked into place, the red colored unlocking marker which is attached to the bottom of the lock release knob is invisible. For details, refer to “5-door models” F1-

11.

2. Prepare the rear seat head restraint where a child restraint system is intended to be installed in the following way.

– When a child restraint system is

installed on the window-side seating

position or the rear center seating position of a 4-door model, remove

the rear seat head restraint. For details, refer to “Head restraint adjustment” F1-8. Store the head restraint in the trunk (4door models) or cargo area (5-door models). Avoid placing the head restraint in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn.

– When a child restraint system is installed on the rear center seating position of a 5-door model, raise the rear seat head restraint to the extended position. Do not remove the head restraint. For deta ils, refer to “Rear center seating position” F1-8.

3. Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position.

WARNING

When you intend to install a child restraint system on the rear center seating position, if the child restraint system does not fit snugly against the contours of the rear center seat cushion, install the child restraint system on the window-side seating

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position to be safe. For details, refer to “Where to place a child restraint system” F1-26.

4. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

– When a child restraint system is installed on the rear center seating position of a 5-door model, pass the rear center seatbelt through the belt guide properly. For details, refer to “Rear center seatbelt on 5-door models” F1-17.

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

6. Take up the slack in the lap belt.

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

8. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, try to move it back and forth and right and left to check if it is firmly secured. Sometimes a child restraint can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt.

9. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR properly functioning).

10. Latch the top tether hook onto the tether anchorage that is located behind the rear seat and tighten the top tether firmly. For additional instructions, refer to “Top tether anchorages” F1-35.

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11. To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will return to the ELR mode.

If you have installed a child restraint system for the rear center seating posi- tion on a 5-door model, when you remove the child restraint system, the seatbelt may not be restored to the ELR mode even if the seatbelt is retracted. In this case, lower the head restraint to the retracted position to allow the seatbelt to retract moreover. The seatbelt will return to the ELR mode.

Remember that the head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position (retracted position). Therefore, when the

rear center seat is occupied (including when a child restraint system is installed) next time, be sure to raise the head restraint to the extended position.

NOTE

When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully.

& Installing a booster seat

WARNING

. Child restraint systems and seat-

belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it.

. Do not leave an unsecured child

CAUTION

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creased.

1. Place the booster seat in the rear seating position and sit the child on it. The child should sit well back on the booster seat.

2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. Take care not to twist the seatbelt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips.

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

WARNING

. Never use a belt that is twisted or

reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child.

. Never place the shoulder be lt

under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury to the child.

. The seatbelt should fit snugly in

order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as

effective in preventing or reducing injury.

. Place the lap belt as low as

possible on the child’s hips. A high-positioned lap belt will increase the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.

. Make sure the shoulder belt is

positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. Placing the shoulder belt over the neck may result in neck injury during sudden braking or in a collision.

& Installation of child restraint

systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)

WARNING

. Child restraint systems and seat-

belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint system before you place a child in it.

. Do not leave an unsecured child

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CAUTION

Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint systems are secured to the designated anchorages provided on the vehicle body. The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH s ystem (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).

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Your vehicle is equipped with four lower anchorages (bars) and two or three upper anchorages (tether anchorages) for accommodating such child restraint systems.

The lower anchorages (bars) are used for

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installing a child restraint system only on the rear seat window-side seating positions. For each window-side seating position, two lower anchorages are provided.

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

*: If equipped

The tether anchorages (upper anchorages) are provided at the locations shown in the above illustration. For details, refer to “Top tether anchorages” F1-

35.

To install a child restraint system using lower and tether anchorages, perform the following procedure.

WARNING

Before installing a child restraint

system, be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.

1. Shake the seatback slightly to confirm that it is securely locked into place.

11.

2. You will find marks “ ” at the bottom of the rear seat seatbacks. These marks indicate the positions of the lower an-

chorages (bars).

Remove the covers and locate the lower anchorages (bars).

3. Remove the rear seat head restraint. For details, refer to “Rear windows side seating position” F1-8.

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4. While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer, connect the lower hooks onto the lower anchorages located at “ the bottom of the rear seatback. When the hooks are connected, make sure the adjacent seatbelts are not caught.

5. [If your child restraint system is of a flexible attachment type (which uses tether belts to connect the child restraint system properly to the lower anchorages)]

While pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion, pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restraint system firmly by taking up the slack in the belt.

6. Latch the top tether hook onto the tether anchorage that is located behind the rear seat and tighten the top tether

” marks on

firmly. For additional instructions, refer to “Top tether anchorages” F1-35.

7. Before seating a child in the child restraint system, try to move it back and forth and right and left to verify that it is held securely in position.

8. To remove the child restraint system, follow the reverse procedures of installation.

If you have any question concerning this type of child restraint system, ask your SUBARU dealer.

& Top tether anchorages

Your vehicle is equipped with two or three top tether anchorages so that a child restraint system having a top tether can be installed in the rear se at. When installing a child restraint system using top tether, proceed as follows, while observing the instructions by the child restraint system manufacturer.

Since a top tether can provide additional stability by offering another connection between a child restraint system and the vehicle, we recommend that you use a top tether whenever one is required or available.

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! Anchorage location

! 4-door models

1) For left seat

2) For center seat (if equipped)

3) For right seat

Two or three upper anch orages are installed on the rear shelf behind the rear seat.

! 5-door models

1) For left seat

2) For center seat (if equipped)

3) For right seat

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Two or three upper an chorages are installed on the back side of the rear seatback.

! To hook the top tether

CAUTION

. Except for t he center seating

position on 5-door models, remove the head restraint when mounting a child restraint system. Otherwise, it might be possible that the top tether cannot be fastened tightly.

. For the center seating position on

5-door models, raise the center head restraint to the extended position when mounting a child restraint system. Otherwise, it will be impossible to use the seatbelt guide that is attached to the head restraint correctly.

The seatbelt guide is essential for routing the belt webbing at the center seating position. For information about using the seatbelt guide, refer to “Rear center seatbelt on 5-door models” F1-

17.

For the center seating position on 5door models, route the top tether under

the head restraint as illustrated below.

4-door models

1) Seatbelt guide

2) Seatbelt of the center seating position

3) Top tether

2. Tighten the top tether securely.

Please contact your SUBARU dealer if you have any question regarding the installation of a child restraint system.

5-door models

1. Open the cover (4-door models) and attach the top tether hook to the appropriate upper anchorage.

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*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

*SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle’s seatbelts.

& Models with SRS airbags and

lap/shoulder restraints for driver, front passenger, and window-side rear passengers

Your vehicle is equipped with a supplemental restraint system in addition to a lap/shoulder belt at each front seating position and each rear window-side seating positions. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) consists of seven airbags.

The configurations are as follows.

. Driver’s and front passenger’s frontal airbags

. Driver’s and front passenger’s side airbags

. Curtain airbags (for driver, front pas- senger, and window-side rear passengers)

. Knee airbag for driver

These SRS airbags are designed only as a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt.

The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners. For operation instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt pretensioner, refer to “Front seatbelt pretensioners” F1-21.

WARNING

. 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 airbag is designed only to be a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. It does not eliminate 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.

For instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, refer to “Seatbelts” F1-12.

. Do not sit or lean unnecessarily

close to the SRS airbag. Because the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed – faster than

the blink of an eye – and force to protect in high speed collisions, the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag.

It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown forward during pre-accident braking.

Even when properly positioned, there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor injury such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms because of the SRS airbag deployment force.

. The SRS airbags deploy with

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move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.

. Do not place any objects over or

near the SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.

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 child’s age, height and weight.

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

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, refer to “Child restraint systems” F1-25.

. 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.

. Never allow a child to stand up,

or to kneel on the front passenger’s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure or even kill the child.

CAUTION

. When the SRS airbag deploys,

some smoke will be released. This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. If you or your passengers have breathing problems after SRS airbag deploys, get fresh air promptly.

. A deploying SRS airbag releases

hot gas. Occupants could get burned if they come into direct contact with the hot gas.

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NOTE

When you sell your vehicle, we urge you to explain to the buyer that it is equipped with SRS airbags by alerting the buyer to the applicable section in this Owner’s Manual.

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! Components

1) Airbag control module (including impact sensor [all models] and rollover sensor [XV CROSSTREK models])

2) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)

3) Frontal airbag module (front passenger’s side)

4) Front sub sensor (left-hand side)

5) Front sub sensor (right-hand side)

6) Side airbag module (driver’s side)

7) Side airbag module (front passenger’s side)

8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left-hand side)

9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar righthand side)

10) Airbag wiring

11) Seatbelt pretensioner (driver ’s side)

12) Seatbelt pretensioner (front passenger’s side)

13) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house right-hand side)

14) Curtain airbag sensor (rear wheel house left-hand side)

15) Curtain airbag module (right-hand side)

16) Curtain airbag module (left-hand side)

17) Seatbelt buckle switch (front passenger’s side)

18) Knee airbag module (driver’s side)

19) Front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor

20) Front passenger’s occupant detection control module

21) Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator

22) SRS airbag system warning light

23) Satellite safing sensor (under the rear center seat)

24) Front door impact sensor (left-hand side)

25) Front door impact sensor (right-hand side)

26) Lap belt pretensioner (front passenger’s side in XV CROSSTREK models)

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& SUBARU advanced frontal

airbag system

Your vehicle is equipped with a SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system that complies with the new advanced frontal airbag requirements in the amended Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208.

The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system automatically determines the deployment force of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment as well as whether or not to activate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag and, if activated, the deployment force of the SRS frontal airbag at the time of deployment.

Your vehicle has warning labels on the driver’s and front passenger’s sun visors beginning with the phrase “EVEN WITH ADVANCED AIR BAGS” and a tag attached to the glove box lid beginning with the phrase “Even with Advanced Air Bags”. Make sure that you carefully read the instructions on the warning labels and tag.

Always wear your seatbelt. The SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system is a supplemental restraint system and must be used in combination with a seatbelt. All occupants should wear a seatbelt or be seated in an appropriate child restraint

system. The driver’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed

in the center portion of the steering wheel. The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is stowed near the top of the dashboard under an “SRS AIRBAG” mark. Also, the driver’s knee airbag is stowed in the bottom of the steering column.

In a moderate to severe frontal collision, the following components deploy.

. SRS frontal airbag for driver . SRS frontal airbag for front passenger . Knee airbag for driver

These components supplement the seatbelts by reducing the impact to the occupant’s head, chest and knees.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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

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seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant not in proper position such as one thrown toward the front of the vehicle during preaccident braking.

WARNING

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

WARNING

The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious inj uries. 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.

It is also important to wear your

WARNING

. Do not put any objects over the

steering wheel pad and das hboard. If the SRS frontal airbag deploys, these objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle, causing injury.

. Do not put any objects under the

driver’s side of the instrument

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panel. If the knee airbag deploys, those objects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle, causing injury.

. The key must not be attached to

heavy, sharp or hard accessories, or another key. If the knee airbag deploys, those o bjects could interfere with its proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle and cause injury.

WARNING

Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or fit an extra-wide mir-

ror over the rear view mirror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects could become projectiles that could seriously injure vehicle occupants.

! Driver’s SRS frontal airbag

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact.

Have the system inspec ted by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates.

NOTE

The driver’s SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not controlled by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.

! Front passenger’s SRS frontal air-

bag

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways depending on the severity of impact.

The occupant detection system sensor is installed under the seat upholstery and monitors the physique and posture of the front passenger. Using this information, the occupant detection system determines

whether the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag should be deployed or not.

The occupant detection system may not inflate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even when the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys. This is normal. In this case, although the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag does not operate, the front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner operates with the driver’s seatbelt pretensioner. For details about the seatbelt pretensioner, refer to “Front seatbelt pretensioners” F1-21.

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may prevent the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail.

. Do not apply any strong impact to the front passenger’s seat.

. Do not spill liquid on the front passenger’s seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off immediately.

. Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger’s seat.

. Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory under the front passenger’s seat.

. Do not place anything (shoes, umbrella, etc.) under the front passenger’s seat.

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. Do not put sharp object(s) on the seat or pierce the seat upholstery.

. Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle.

If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front passenger’s occupant detection system have failed, the SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. Have the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates.

If your vehicle has sustained impact, this may affect the proper function of the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system. Have your vehicle inspected at your SUBARU dealer. Do not use the front passenger’s seat while driving the vehicle to your SUBARU dealer.

NOTE

The front passenger’s SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not controlled by the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system.

! Passenger’s frontal airbag ON and

OFF indicators

Refer to “Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators” F3-11.

! Occupant detection system

If the front passenger’s seat cushion is wet, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deployment. If the seat cushion is wet, the front passenger should stop sitting on the front passenger’s seat. Wipe off liquid from the seat immediately, let the seat dry naturally and then check the SRS airbag system warning light as follows.

. If the SRS airbag system warning light illuminates, keep the seat dry until the warning light turns off. If the SRS airbag system warning light stays on even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger’s seat and have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer.

. If the SRS airbag system warning light does not illuminate, check that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators work properly. If the indicators do not work properly, do not allow anyone to sit on the front passenger’s seat and

have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer.

Also, if luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger’s seat, this may adversely affect the ability of the system to determine deployment. This may prevent the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicators from working properly. Check that the indicators work properly.

When the OFF indicator turns off and the ON indicator illuminates, the front passenger’s frontal airbag may deploy during a collision. Remove luggage and electronic devices from the front passenger’s seat.

NOTE

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device may cause interference. If this device causes interference, consult the nearest SUBARU dealer. Also, for maintenance of the system, consult the nearest SUBARU dealer. A copy of the original declaration of co nformity can be found in chapter 13.

! Conditions in which front passen-

ger’s SRS frontal airbag is not activated

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

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following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat:

. The seat is empty. . The seat is equipped with an appro-

priate child restraint system and an infant is restrained in it. (See WARNING that follows.)

. The front passenger’s occupant detec- tion system is malfunctioning.

WARNING

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SEAT EVEN IF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S SRS FRONTAL AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED. Be sure to install it in the REAR seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recommended that any forward facing child seat or booster seat be installed in the REAR seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint system be also seated in the REAR seat. This is because children sitting in the front passenger’s seat may be killed or severely injured should the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploy. REAR seats are the safest place for children.

CAUTION

When the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an infant in an appropriate child restraint system, observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may interfere with the proper operation of the occupant detection system, activating the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag even though that seat is occupied by the infant in the child restraint system.

. Do not place any article (includ-

ing electronic devices) on the seat other than the infant in the child restraint system.

. Do not place more than one

infant in the child restraint system.

! If the front passenger’s frontal air-

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

Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position if the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off even when an

infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat). Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By referring to the child restraint manufacturer’s recommendations as well as the child restraint system installation procedures in “Child restraint systems” F1-25, correctly install the child restraint system. Turntheignitionswitchtothe“ON ” position and make sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates.

If still the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off, take the following actions.

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

. Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of front passenger’s seat are locked into place securely by moving the seat back and forth.

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off after taking relevant corrective actions described above, relocate the child restraint system to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

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NOTE

When a child who has outgrown a child restraint system or a small adult is seated in the front passenger’s seat, the SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system may or may not activate the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag depending on the occupant’s seating posture. Children should always wear a seatbelt when sitting in the seat irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated. If the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated (the ON indicator remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off), take the following actions.

. Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the occupant.

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indicator turns off despite the fact that the actions noted above have been taken, seat the child/ small adult in the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection. Even if the system has passed the dealer inspection, it is recommended that on subsequent trips the child/small adult always take the rear seat.

Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should always wear the

seatbelt irrespective of whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.

! Conditions in which front passen-

ger’s SRS frontal airbag is activated

The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag will be activated for deployment upon impact when any of the following conditions are met regarding the front passenger’s seat.

. When the seat is occupied by an adult. . When certain items (e.g. jug of water)

are placed on the seat.

! If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF

indicator illuminates and the ON indicator turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult

This can be caused by the adult incorrectly sitting in the front passenger’s seat. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position. Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, correctly fasten the seatbelt, position his/ her legs out forward, and adjust the seat to the rearmost position. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, take the following actions.

. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.

. Make sure that the front passenger does not use a blanket, seat cushion, seat cover, seat heater or massager, etc.

. If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the front passenger’s seat, or should sit in a rear seat.

. Next, turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position and wait 6 seconds to allow the system to complete self-checking. Following the system check, both indicators turn off for 2 seconds. Now, the ON indicator should illuminate while the OFF indicator remains off.

If the OFF indicator still remains illuminated while the ON indicator remains off, ask the occupant to move to the rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for an inspection.

! How to contact the vehicle manu-

facturer concerning modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the advanced airbag system (U.S. only)

Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, rear seat, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame, radiator panel, instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel,

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steering column, tire, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the SUBARU advanced airbag system. If you have any questions, you may contact the following SUBARU distributors.

Subaru of America, Inc. Customer Dealer Services Department P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)

<Hawaii> Servco Subaru Inc., dba Subaru Hawaii 2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202, Honolulu,

HI 96819 808-839-2273

<Guam> Shen’s Corporation dba Prestige Automo-

bile 491, East Marine Drive, Route 1 Dededo,

Guam 671-633-2698

<Puerto Rico> Trebol Motors P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico

00910 787-793-2828

There are currently no SUBARU distributors in any other U.S. territories. If you are in such an area, please contact the SUBARU distributor or dealer from which you bought your vehicle.

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! Operation

A) Driver’s side B) Passenger’s side

1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs.

2) After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed.

The SRS airbags can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The SUBARU advanced frontal airb ag system is designed to determine the activation or deactivation condition of the front passenger ’ s SRS frontal airbag depending on the characteristic of item(s) or person on the front passenger’s seat monitored by the front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor. For this reason, only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag may deplo y in the event of a collision, but this does not mean failure of the system.

If the front sub sensors and the impact sensors in the airbag control module detect a predetermined amount of force during a frontal collision, the control module sends signals to the airbag module(s) (only driver’s module or both driver’s and front passenger’s modules) instructing the module(s) to inflate the SRS frontal airbag(s). On driver’s side, the SRS knee airbag also inflates with the SRS frontal airbag.

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The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags use dual stage inflators. The two inflators of each airbag are triggered either sequentially or simultaneously, depending on the severity of impact, in the case of the driver’s SRS frontal airbag and depending on the severity of impact and the characteristic of item(s) or person on the seat in the case of the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag.

After deployment, the SRS airbag immediately starts to deflate so that the driver’s vision is not obstructed. The time required from detecting impact to the deflation of the SRS airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye.

Both when only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag deploys and the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy, the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioners operate at the same time.

Although it is highly unlikely that the SRS airbag would activate in a non-accident situation, should it occur, the SRS airbag will deflate quickly, not obscuring vision and will not interfere with the driver’s ability to maintain control of the vehicle.

When the SRS airbag deploys, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and

some smoke will be released. These occurrences are a normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not touch the SRS airbag system components around th e steering wheel and dashboard with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

The driver’s SRS frontal airbag and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag are designed to d eploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal collision. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser frontal impacts because the necessary protection can be achieved by the seatbelt alone. Also, they are not designed to deploy in most side or rear impacts or in most roll-over accidents because deployment of only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags would not help the occupant in those situations. The driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags are designed to function on a one-time-only basis.

SRS airbag deployment depends on the level of force experienced in the passenger compartment during a collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.

! Example of accident in which the

driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will most likely deploy

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

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magnitude to the colli sion described above.

! Examples of the types of accidents

in which it is possible that the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy

Only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags may be activated when the vehicle sustains a hard impact in the undercarriage area from the road surface (such as when the vehicle plunges into a deep ditch, is severely impacted or knocked hard against an obstacle on the road such as a curb).

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which deployment of the driver’s/driver’s

and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) is unlikely to occur

1) The vehicle strikes an object, such as a telephone pole or sign pole.

2) The vehicle slides under the load bed of a truck.

3) The vehicle sustains an oblique offset frontal impact.

4) The vehicle sustains an offset frontal collision.

5) The vehicle strikes an object that can move or deform, such as a parked vehicle.

There are many types of collisions which might not necessarily require deployment of driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s). In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the driver’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) may not deploy depending on the level of accident forces involved.

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! Examples of the types of accidents

in which the driver ’s/driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will basically not deploy

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

in most cases if the vehicle is struck from the side or from behind, or if it rolls onto its side or roof, or if it is involved in a lowspeed frontal collision.

1) First impact

2) Second impact

In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more than once, the driver’s and/or front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag(s) will deploy only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double collision, first with another vehicle, then against a concrete wall in immediate succession, once either or both of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags is/are activated on the first impact, it/they will not be activated on the second impact.

& SRS side airbag and SRS

curtain airbag

The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of each front seat seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG” label.

Inamoderatetoseveresideimpact collision, the SRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the door panel and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s chest and waist. The SRS side airbag operates only for front seat occupants.

The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat). An “SRS AIRBAG” mark is located at the top of each center pillar.

Inamoderatetoseveresideimpact collision, the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys between the occupant and the side window and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the impact on the occupant’s head.

In a rollover, SRS curtain airbags on both sides of the vehicle deploy between the occupant and the side window and supplement the seatbelt by reducing the impact to the occupant’s head.

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WARNING

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed only to be a supplement to the primary protection provided by the seatbelt. They do not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when an occupant is not seated in a proper upright position.

WARNING

. Do not sit or lean unnecessarily

close to either front door. The SRS side airbag is stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the

door, and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact collision. However, theforceofSRSsideairbag deployment may cause injuries if your head or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag.

. Since your vehicle is equipped

with SRS curtain airbags, do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the front or rear door on either side. Also, do not put your head, arms or hands out of the window. The SRS curtain airbag on each side of the cabin is stored in the roof side (between the front pillar and a point over the rear seat), and it provides protection by deploying rapidly (faster than the blink of an eye) in the event of a side impact. For XV CROSSTREK models, the SRS curtain airbags also deploy in the event of a rollover. However, the force of its deployment may cause injuries if your head is too close to it.

WARNING

Do not rest your arm on either front door or its internal trim. It could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment.

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WARNING

. Never allow a child to kneel on

the front passenger’s seat facing the side window or to wrap his/ her arms around the front seat seatback. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS side airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/her head or arms or other parts of the body are too close to the SRS side airbag.

Since your vehicle is also equipped with a front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, children aged 12 and under should be placed in the rear seat anyway and should be properly restrained at all times.

. Never allow a child to kneel on

any passenger’s seat facing the side window or put their head, arms and hands out of the window. In the event of an accident, the force of the SRS curtain airbag deployment could injure the child seriously because his/ her head is close to the SRS curtain airbag.

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WARNING

. Do not attach accessories to the

door trim or near either SRS side airbags and do not place objects near the SRS side airbags. In the event of the SRS side airbag deployment, they could be propelled dangerously toward the vehicle’s occupants and cause injuries.

. Do not attach a hands-free micro-

phone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.

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A hands-free microphone or other accessory in such a location could be propelled through the cabin with great force by the curtain airbag, or it could prevent correct deployment of the curtain airbag. In either case, the result could be serious injuries.

. Never hang or place coat hangers

or other hard or pointed objects near the side windows. If such items are present when the SRS curtain airbags deploy, they could be thrown through the passenger compartment and cause serious injuries. They could also prevent proper operation of the SRS curtain airbags.

WARNING

Do not put any kind of cover or clothes or other objects over either front seatback and do not attach labels or stickers to the front seat surface on or near the SRS side airbag. They could prevent proper deployment of the SRS side airbag, reducing protection available to the front seat’s occupant.

! Operation

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag can function only when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

The driver ’s and front passenger’s SRS side airbags and SRS curtain airbags

deploy independently of each other since each has its own impact sensor. Therefore, they may not both deploy in the same accident. Also, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploys independently of the driver’s and front passenger’s SRS frontal airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel.

An impact sensor, which senses impact force, is located in each of the following locations.

. In the left and right front doors . In the left and right center pillars . In the left and right rear wheel houses . Under the rear center seat

For XV CROSSTREK models, a rollover sensor is also located inside the airbag control module.

If the impact sensor that is located under the rear center seat and one of the center pillar impact sensors or front door impact sensors together sense an impact force above a predetermined level in a side collision, the control module causes both the SRS side airbag and curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate regardless of whether the rear wheel hou se impact sensor on the same side senses an impact.

If the impact sensor that is located under

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the rear center seat and one of the rear wheel house impact sensors to gethe r sense an impact force above a predetermined level in a side collision, the control module causes only the SRS curtain airbag on the impacted side to inflate.

For XV CROSSTREK models, if the rollover sensor detects rollover of the vehicle, the control module inflates the SRS curtain airbags on both sides. At this time, the driver’s and front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioners also operate at the same time.

After the deployment, the SRS side airbag immediately starts to deflate. The time required from detection of an impact to deflation of an SRS side airbag after deployment is shorter than the blink of an eye.

The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated for a while following deployment then slowly deflates.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is applied.

When the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud inflation noise will be heard and some smoke will be released. These occur-

rences are a normal result of the deployment. This smoke does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not touch the SRS side airbag system components around the front seat seatback with bare hands right after deployment. Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

After deployment, do not touch any part of the SRS curtain airbag system (from the front pillar to the part of the roof side over the rear seat). Doing so can cause burns because the components can be very hot as a result of deployment.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed to deploy in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe side impact collision. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser side impact. Also, they are not designed to deploy in most frontal or most rear impacts because SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment would not help the occupant in those situations.

For XV CROSSTREK models, the SRS curtain airbags are also designed to deploy when the vehicle is in an extremely inclined state such as during a rollover. They are not designed to deploy in most lesser inclined state.

Each SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are designed to function on a onetime-only basis.

SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deployment depend on the level of force experienced in the passenger compartment during a side impact collision. That level differs from one type of collision to another, and it may have no bearing on the visible damage done to the vehicle itself.

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! Example of the type of accident in

which the SRS side airbag will most likely deploy.

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

! Examples of the types of accidents

in which the SRS curtain airbag will most likely deploy.

Except XV CROSSTREK models

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

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XV CROSSTREK models

1) The vehicle is involved in a severe side impact near the front seat or the rear seat.

2) The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.

3) The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curbstone laterally.

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side

airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy (XV CROSSTREK models).

1) Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface

2) Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

3) Landing hard or vehicle falling

It is possible that the SRS side and curtain airbags will deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

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! Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely

to deploy.

Except XV CROSSTREK models

1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact.

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

3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.

4) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.

5) The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.

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

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XV CROSSTREK models

1) The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-on impact.

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

3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.

4) The vehicle is involved in a side-on impact from a motorcycle.

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! Examples of the types of accidents

in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag is not designed to deploy in most cases

1) The vehicle is involved in frontal collision with another vehicle (moving or stationary).

2) The vehicle is struck from behind.

3) The vehicle pitches end over end.

In the event of accidents like those illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are not designed to deploy in most cases.

1) First impact

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

In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double side impact collision, first with one vehicle and immediately followed by another from the same direction, once the SRS side airbag

and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first impact, they will not be activated on the second.

& SRS airbag system monitors

A diagnostic system continually monitors the readiness of the SRS airbag system (including front seatbelt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven. The SRS airbag system warning light will show normal system operation by illuminating for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position.

The following components are monitored by the indicator:

. Front sub sensor

– Right-hand side

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– Left-hand side

. Airbag control module (including impact sensor [al l models] and roll over sensor [XV CROSSTREK models])

. Frontal airbag module

– Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side

. Knee airbag module (driver ’s side) . Side airbag sensor

– Center pillar right-hand side – Center pillar left-hand side

. Front door impact sensor

– Right-hand side – Left-hand side

. Side airbag module

– Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side

. Curtain airbag sensor

– Rear wheel house right-hand side – Rear wheel house left-hand side

. Curtain airbag module

– Right-hand side – Left-hand side

. Satellite safing sensor (under the rear center seat)

. Seatbelt pretensioner

– Driver’s side – Front passenger’s side

. Lap belt pretensioner (front passenger’s side in XV CROSSTREK models)

. Seatbelt buckle switch (front passenger’s side)

. Front passenger’s occupant detection system sensor

. Front passenger’s occupant detection control module

. Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator

. All related wiring

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of the following conditions, there may be a malfunction in the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SR S 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 airbag will not operate properly in the event of a collision, which may increase the risk of injury.

. Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

. No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” position

. Continuous illumination of the

warning light

. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

& SRS airbag system servicing

WARNING

. When discarding an airbag mod-

ule or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer.

. The SRS airbag has no user-

serviceable parts. Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS airbag system. For required servicing of the SRS airbag, consult your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tampering with or disconnecting the system’s wiring could result in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury.

CAUTION

If you need service or repair in areas indicated in the following list, have the work performed by an author-

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ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS airbag control module, impact sensors and airbag modules are stored in these areas.

. Under the center console . On both the right and left sides at

the front of the vehicle

. Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

. Bottom of the steering column

and nearby areas

. Top of the dashboard on front

passenger’ssideandnearby areas

. Each front seat and nearby area . Inside each center pillar . Inside each front door . In each roof side (from the front

pillar to a point over the rear seat)

. Between the rear seat cushion

and rear wheel house on each side

. Under the rear center seat

In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, replacement of the system should be performed only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When the components of the SRS airbag system are

replaced, use only genuine SUBARU parts.

NOTE

In the following cases, contact your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.

. The front part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which only the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both driver’s and front passenger’sSRS frontal airbags did not deploy. . The pad of the steering wheel, the cover over the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag, or either roof side (from the front pillar to a point over the rear seat) is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged. . The center pillar, front door, rear wheel house or rear sub frame, or an area near these parts, was involved in an accident in which the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not deploy. . The fabric or leather of either front seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged. . The rear part of the vehicle was involved in an accident in which no SRS airbag was deployed.

& Precautions against vehicle

modification

WARNING

To avoid accidental activation of the system or rendering the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury, no modifications should be made to any components or wiring of the SRS airbag system.

This includes following modifications.

. Installation of custom steering

wheels

. Attachment of additional trim

materials to the dashboard

. Installation of custom seats . Replacement of seat fabric or

leather

. Installation of additional fabric or

leather on the front seat

. Attachment of a hands-free mi-

crophone or any other accessory to a front pillar, a center pillar, a rear pillar, the windshield, a side window, an assist grip, or any other cabin surface that would be near a deploying SRS curtain airbag.

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. Installation of additional electri-

cal/electronic equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on or near the SRS airbag system components and/or wiring is not advisable. This could interf ere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following modifications. Such modifications can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system.

. Attachment of any equipmen t

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

. Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.

. Installation of a tire of different

size and construction from the tires specified on the vehicle placard attached to the driver’s door pillar or specified for individual vehicle models in this Owner’s Manual.

. Attachment of any equipmen t

(side steps or side sill protectors,

etc.) other than genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the side body.

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

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Keys ..................................................................... 2-2

Key number plate................................................ 2-2

Immobilizer .......................................................... 2-2

Security indicator light ........................................ 2-3

Key replacement ................................................. 2-3

Door locks ........................................................... 2-3

Locking and unlocking from the outside . ............. 2-3

Locking and unlocking from the inside ................ 2-5

Battery drainage prevention function ................... 2-5

Power door locking switches ............................. 2-6

Key lock-in prevention function ........................... 2-6

Remote keyless entry system ............................ 2-7

Locking the doors ............................................... 2-8

Unlocking the doors ............................................ 2-9

Opening the trunk lid/unlocking rear gate ............ 2-9

Vehicle finder function......................................... 2-9

Sounding a panic alarm...................................... 2-10

Selecting audible signal operation ...................... 2-10

Replacing the battery ......................................... 2-10

Replacing lost transmitters ................................. 2-11

Alarm system ..................................................... 2-12

System operation ............................................... 2-12

Activating and deactivating the alarm system ..... 2-12

If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system ............................................................ 2-13

Arming the system ............................................ 2-13

Disarming the system ........................................ 2-14

Valet mode ........................................................ 2-14

Passive arming .................................................. 2-15

Tripped sensor identification .............................. 2-16

Shock sensors (dealer option)............................ 2-16

Child safety locks .............................................. 2-17

Windows............................................................. 2-17

Power window operation by driver ..................... 2-17

Power window operation by passengers............. 2-19

Initialization of power window ............................ 2-20

Trunk lid (4-door) ............................................... 2-20

To open and close the trunk lid from outside ...... 2-21

To open the trunk lid from inside........................ 2-21

Internal trunk lid release handle ......................... 2-21

Rear gate (5-door).............................................. 2-23

Moonroof (if equipped)...................................... 2-24

Moonroof switches ............................................ 2-25

Sun shade ......................................................... 2-26

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Keys

1) Master key

2) Submaster key

3) Sub key

4) Key number plate

Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle.

CAUTION

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

& Key number plate

The key number is stamped on the key number plate attached to the key set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle. Refer to “Key replacement” F2-3.

Immobilizer

CAUTION

FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The immobilizer system is designed to prevent an unauthorized person from starting the engine. Only keys registered with your vehicle’s immobilizer system can be used to operate your vehicle. Even if an unregistered key fits into the ignition switch and can be turned to the “START” position, the engine will automatically stop after several seconds.

Each immobilizer key contains a transponder in which the key’s ID code is stored. When a key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to the “ON” position, the transponder transmits the key’s ID code to the immobilizer system’s receiver. If the transmitted I D code matches the ID code registered in the immobilizer system, the system allows the engine to be started. Since the ID code is transmitted and acted upon almost in-

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stantly, the immobilizer system does not impede normal starting of the engine.

If the engine fails to start, pull out the key once before trying again. Refer to “Ignition switch” F3-3.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

. Do not place the key under direct

sunlight or anywhere it may become hot.

. Do not get the key wet. If the key

gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

NOTE

To protect your vehicle from theft, please pay close attention to the following security precautions:

. Never leave your vehicle unattended with its keys inside. . Before leaving your vehicle, close all

windows and the moonroof, and lock the doors and rear gate. . Do not leave spare keys or any record of your key number in the vehicle.

& Security indicator light

Refer to “Security indicator light” F3-21.

& Key replacement

Your key number plate will be required if you ever need a replacement key made. Any new key must be registered for use with your vehicle’s immobilizer system before it can be used. Up to four keys can be registered for use with one vehicle. One key that has already been registered is required in order to register a new key.

If you lose a key, the lost key’s ID code still remains in the memory of the vehicle’s immobilizer system. For security reasons, the lost key’s ID code should be erased from the memory. To erase the lost key’s ID code, all keys that will be used are required.

For details about new key registration and erasing the lost key’s ID code, contact your SUBARU dealer.

Door locks

& Locking and unlocking from

the outside

NOTE

If you unlock the driver’s door with a key and open the door while the alarm system is armed, the alarm system is triggered and the vehicle’ shorn sounds. In this case, perform any of the following operations.

. Press any button on the remote transmitter. . Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.

For details about the alarm system, refer to “Alarm system” F2-12.

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To lock the driver’s door from the outside with the key, turn the key toward the front. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the rear. Pull the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.

To lock the door from outside without the key, the following methods are available.

Locking using lock lever

1) Rotate the lock lever forward.

2) Close the door.

Locking using power door locking switch

1) Press the front side (lock side) of the power door locking switch.

2) Close the door.

In this case, all closed doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) are locked at the same time.

Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) are locked before leaving your vehicle.

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle when locking the doors from the outside without the key.

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& Locking and unlocking from

the inside

1) Unlock

2) Lock

To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward. To unlock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.

The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked.

Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.

Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) are closed before starting to drive.

WARNING

Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small children are in your vehicle.

Along with the proper use of seatbelts and child restraints, locking the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in an accident.

It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is accidentally opened, and intruders from unexpectedly openi ng doors and entering your vehicle.

& Battery drainage prevention

function

If a door or the rear gate (5-door) is not completely closed, the interior lights will remain illuminated as a result. However, several lights are automatically turned off by the battery drainage prevention function to prevent the battery from discharging. The following interior lights are affected by this function.

Item

Map lights

Dome light DOOR

Ignition switch light

Cargo area light

*1: The battery drainage prevention function affects only the map lights on models with the moonroof, and only when the map light switches are in the OFF position. The map lights on models without the moonroof do not turn off automatically, so push the light switches manually to turn them off.

Switch

position

OFF

DOOR

Automatically turning

Approximately 20

—

Approximately 20

off

minutes later

The operational/non-operational setting of this function can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU dealer to change the setting.

NOTE

. The factory setting (default setting) for this function is set as “operational”. . When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that all doors and the rear gate (5-door) are completely closed. . The battery drainage prevention function does not operate while the

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key is in the ignition switch.

Power door locking switches

1) Lock

2) Unlock

All doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driver’s side and the front passenger’s side doors.

To lock the doors, push the front side of the switch.

To unlock the doors, push the rear side of the switch.

When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked.

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the

doors from the outside using the power door locking switches.

& Key lock-in prevention func-

tion

This function prevents the doors from being locked with the key still in the ignition switch.

! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function operational

With the driver’s door open, the doors are automatically kept unlocked even if the front side of the power door locking switch is pressed.

! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function non-operational

. If the lock lever is turned to the front (“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door open and the driver’s door is then closed with the lock lever in that position, the driver’s door is locked.

. If the spare key is used to lock the driver’s door from the outside of the vehicle, the door is locked.

This function’s operational/non-operational setting can be changed by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details.

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NOTE

When leaving the vehicle, make sure you are holding the key before locking the doors.

Remote keyless entry system

CAUTION

. Do not expose the remote trans-

mitter to severe shocks, such as those experienced as a result of dropping or throwing.

. Do not take the remote transmit-

ter apart except when replacing the battery.

. Do not get the remote transmitter

wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.

. When you carry the remote trans-

mitteronanairplane,donot press the button of the remote transmitter while in the airplane. When any button of the remote transmitter is pressed, radio waves are sent and may affect the operation of the airplane. When you carry the remote transmitter in a bag on an airplane, take measures to prevent the buttons of the remote transmitter from being pressed.

. FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.

The remote keyless entry system has the following functions.

. Locking and unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the 5-door) without a key

. Unlocking the rear gate on the 5-door without a key

. Opening the trunk lid on the 4-door without a key

. Sounding a panic alarm . Arming and disarming the alarm sys-

tem. For detailed information, refer to “Alarm system” F2-12.

The operable distance of the remote keyless entry system is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this distance

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will vary depending on environmental conditions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home electronic appliances.

NOTE

The remote keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

: Trunk lid/rear gate unlock button

: Unlock/disarm button

: Lock/arm button

A: Panic button

NOTE

The turn signal lights will flash once or twice when the transmitter button is pressed in the following cases.

– When locking the doors – When unlocking the doors – When opening the trunk lid (4-door

models) – When unlocking the rear gate (5door models)

Operation of the turn signal light in the above cases can be set to “On” or “Off” by a SUBARU dealer. Consult your SUBARU dealer for details. Also, for models with a multi function display, the setting can be changed using the display. For details, refer to “Multi function display (Non-US vehicles only; if equipped)” F3-28.

& Locking the doors

Press the “ ” button to lock all doors and rear gate (5-door). An electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once.

If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) is not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you that the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will automatically lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once and the turn signal lights will flash once.