Subaru Outback 2001, Legacy 2001 User Manual

This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series.
1) Legacy
2) Outback
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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.
How to use this Owners Manual
& Using your Owners Manual
Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a gla nce if that chapter contains the information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the opera­tion of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches.
Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate the climate control.
Chapter 5: Audio
This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system.
Chapter 6: Interior equipment
This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment.
Chapter 7: Starting and operating
This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU.
Chapter 8: Driving tips
This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and ex­plains some safety tips on driving.
Chapter 9: In case of emergency
This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating.
Chapter 10: Appearance care
This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good.
Chapter 11: Maintenance and service
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.
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Chapter 12: Specifications
This chapter informs you about the dimen­sions and capacities of your SUBARU.
This chapter informs you about Tire information, Uniform tire quality grading standards and Reporting safety defects.
Chapter 14: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all thatsin this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
& Safety warnings
You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.
These safety warnings alert you to poten­tial hazards that could result in injury to you or others.
Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual care­fully in order to gain a better understand­ing of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored.
NOTE
A NOTE gives information or sugges­tions how to make better use of your vehicle.
& Safety symbol
& Abbreviation list
You will 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
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
GVW Gross vehicle weight
GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating
Automatic/Emergency locking retractor
Continuously variable trans­mission
Electronic brake force distri­bution
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Abbreviation Meaning
HID High intensity discharge
INT Intermittent
LATCH
LED Light emitting diode
LSD Limited slip differential
MIL Malfunction indicator lamp
MMT
MT Manual transmission
OBD On-board diagnostics
SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive
SRS
TIN Tire identification number
TPMS
VDC
Lower anchors and tethers for children
Methylcyclopentadienyl man­ganese tricarbonyl
Supplemental restraint sys­tem
Tire pressure monitoring sys­tem
Vehicle dynamics control
Vehicle symbols
For warning and indicator lights, refer to Warning and indicator lightsF19.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Passengerswindows lock
Fuel
Front fog lights
Hazard warning flasher
Seat heater
Child restraint lower an­chorages
Child restraint top tether an­chorages
Mark Name
Horn
Windshield wiper and washer
Rear window wiper
Rear window washer
Lights
Tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumi­nation
Headlights
Turn signal
Illumination brightness
Engine hood
Trunk lid (Legacy)
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Mark Name
Fan speed
Instrument panel outlets
Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets
Foot outlets
Windshield defroster and foot outlets
Windshield defroster
Rear window defogger/Out­side mirror defogger/Wind­shield wiper deicer
Air recirculation
Outside air
Engine oil
Washer
Mark Name
Door lock (transmitter)
Door unlock (transmitter)
Trunk lid (Legacy) or rear gate (Outback) (transmitter)
Safety precautions when driving
& Seatbelt and SRS airbag
WARNING
. All persons in the vehicle should
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Other­wise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or acci­dent.
. To obtain maximum protection in
the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat­belts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seat­belts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag.
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. The SRS airbags deploy with
considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for 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- beltsF1-12.
. 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 childs age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat­ing positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.
. Put children in the REAR seat
properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys
with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 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 SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA­CING THE CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
. Always turn the child safety locks
to the LOCKposition whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to Child
safety locksF2-20.
. Always lock the passengerswin-
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 WindowsF2-21.
. Never leave unattended children,
adults or animals in the vehicle.
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They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the ve­hicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, the temperature in a closed ve­hicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or pos­sibly fatal injuries.
. 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, 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- beltsF1-12.
. For the child restraint system, refer to Child restraint systemsF1-25.
. 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 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 reaction and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if you drink just a little – it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury.
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Please dont drink and drive.
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Since alco­hol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up comple­tely before getting behind the wheel.
& Drugs and driving
WARNING
There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at­tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengersand other personsrisk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident.
If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive
after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor.
& Driving when tired or sleepy
WARNING
When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentive­ness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengersand other persons chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase.
Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the
driving with others.
& Car 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.
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& 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.
& Driving with pets
Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Re­strain a pet with a spe cial traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carriers handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers
& Tire pressures
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with exces­sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in­crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident.
Check and, if necessary, adjus t 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 wheelsF11-35.
& 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 S tate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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Illustrated index
& Exterior
1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-7)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-27)
3) Bulb replacement (page 11-50)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-32)
5) Moonroof (page 2-28)
6) Roof rail (page 8-14)
7) Door locks (page 2-5)
8) Tire pressure (page 11-37)
9) Flat tires (page 9-6)
10) Fog light switch (page 3-30)
11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13)
12) Towing hook (page 9-12)
1) Rear window defogger button (page 3-34)
2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)
3) Child safety locks (page 2-20)
4) Towing hook (page 9-12)
5) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13)
6) Trunk lid (page 2-24)
7) Rear gate (page 2-27)
8) Bulb replacement (page 11-54)
9) Rear wiper switch (page 3-34)
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& Interior
! Passenger compartment area
1) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-33)
2) Seatbelt (page 1-12)
3) Center console (page 6-6)
4) Front seat (page 1-2)
5) Rear seat (page 1-7)
1) Top tether anchorages (page 1-35)
2) Cargo area light (page 6-3)
3) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-18)
4) Cargo area cover (page 6-15)
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1) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-16)/Select lever (AT and CVT) (page 7-19)
2) Climate control (page 4-1)
3) Audio (page 5-1)
4) Navigation system (Refer to the Owners Manual supplement for the navigation system)
5) Multi function display (page 3-24)
6) Glove box (page 6-6)
7) Cup holder (page 6-8)
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& Instrument panel
1) Door locks (page 2-5)
2) Electronic parking brake switch (page 7-34)
3) Hill Holder switch (page 7-35)
4) Trunk lid opener switch (page 2-24)
5) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-31)
6) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-38)
7) Illumination brightness control (page 3-30)
8) Light control switch (page 3-27)
9) Audio control buttons (page 5-30)
10) Combination meter (page 3-5)
11) Cruise control (page 7-38)
12) Paddle shift (page 7-21)
13) Wiper control lever (page 3-31)
14) Horn (page 3-39)
15) SRS airbag (page 1-38)
16) Fuse box (page 11-48)
17) Hood lock release knob (page 11-7)
18) Power windows (page 2-21)
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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches
1) Windshield wiper (page 3-31)
2) Mist (page 3-32)
3) Windshield washer (page 3-33)
4) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-34)
5) Wiper intermittent time control switch (page 3-33)
6) Wiper control lever (page 3-32)
7) Light control switch (page 3-27)
8) Front fog light switch (page 3-30)
9) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-27)
10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-28)
11) Turn signal lever (page 3-29)
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& Combination meter
! U.S.-spec. models
1) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6)
2) Tachometer (page 3-7)
3) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6)
4) Speedometer (page 3-6)
5) Multi function display switching knob (page 3-24)
6) Fuel gauge (page 3-7)
7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13)
8) ECO gauge (page 3-8)
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! Canada-spec. models
1) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-6)
2) Tachometer (page 3-7)
3) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6)
4) Speedometer (page 3-6)
5) Multi function display switching knob (page 3-24)
6) Fuel gauge (page 3-7)
7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator light (page 3-13)
8) ECO gauge (page 3-8)
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& Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-10
Front passengers seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system warning light
CHECK ENGINE warn­ing light/Malfunction in­dicator lamp
Coolant temperature low indicator light/Cool­ant temperature high warning light
Charge warning light 3-14
Oil pressure warning light
Engine oil level warning light
AT OIL TEMP warning light (AT and CVT mod­els)
/ ABS warning light 3-16
3-10
3-11
3-12
3-13
3-14
3-14
3-15
Mark Name Page
Brake system warning
/
light
Hill Holder indicator light
Door open warning light 3-20
Door open indicator light
Low fuel warning light 3-19
All-Wheel Drive warn­ing light (AT and CVT models)
Vehicle Dynamics Con­trol warning light/Vehi­cle Dynamics Control operation indicator light
Vehicle Dynamics Con­trol OFF indicator light
Security indicator light 3-22
Turn signal indicator lights
High beam indicator light
3-17
3-19
3-20
3-20
3-20
3-21
3-23
3-23
Mark Name Page
Front fog light indicator light (if equipped)
Cruise control indicator light
Cruise control set indi­cator light
Headlight indicator light 3-23
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)
Front passengers fron-
ON /
tal airbag ON indicator light
Front passengers fron­tal airbag OFF indicator
/
light
Shift-up indicator 3-22
Windshield washer fluid warning light
3-23
3-23
3-23
3-15
1-46/
3-12
1-46/
3-12
3-20
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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.
Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-16
Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors)
Impact sensor operation (only models with shock sensors (dealer option))
Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-18
Map light/Dome light/Cargo area light illumination
Remote keyless entry sys­tem
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7
Defogger and deicer system for models with the automatic climate control system
Map light/Dome light/Cargo area light
Battery drainage prevention function
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-14
Auto on/off headlights Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/
Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-8
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-11
Rear window defogger, outside mirror defogger and windshield wiper deicer
Operation of map light/Dome light/Cargo area light OFF delay timer
Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-6
off headlights
0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-17
Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-19
ON/OFF OFF 2-16
Operation for 15 minutes/ Continuous operation
OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long 6-2
Low/Normal/High/Very high Normal 3-28
Operation for 15 minutes 3-34
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats........................................................... 1-2
Manual seat ........................................................ 1-3
Power seat (if equipped)...................................... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-5
Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... 1-6
Rear seats............................................................ 1-7
Reclining the seatback (Outback)......................... 1-8
Folding down the rear seatback........................... 1-8
Head restraint adjustment................................... 1-10
Armrest ............................................................... 1-12
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 ........................ 1-14
Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-15
Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-22
Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-22
System monitors ................................................ 1-23
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 ...................... 1-28
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR
seatbelt ........................................................... 1-28
Installing a booster seat..................................... 1-31
Installation of child restraint systems by use of
lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .............. 1-33
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 ........... 1-43
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag............. 1-53
SRS airbag system monitors.............................. 1-62
SRS airbag system servicing ............................. 1-63
Precautions against vehicle modification............ 1-64
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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 or cargo are clear of the adjusting mechan­ism.
. Seatbelts provide maximum re-
straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright posi­tion while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
. The SRS airbags deploy with
considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper
position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy­ment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far 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.
WARNING
Put children 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 not restrained or improperly restrained. Because c hildren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deploy­ment is greater. Consequently, we strongly recommend that ALL chil­dren (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the childs age, 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 CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-3
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating posi­tions than in the front seating posi­tions. For instructions and precau­tions concerning child restraint sys­tems, refer to Child restraint sys­temsF 1-25.
& Manual seat
! Forward and backward adjustment
Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.
! Reclining the seatback
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from slid­ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.
The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when the lever is pulled. When operating the reclining lever to return the seatback, hold the seatback lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.
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! Seat height adjustment (drivers
seat)
When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered.
When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises.
& Power seat (if equipped)
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from slid­ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
! Drivers seat
1) Seat position forward/backward con-
trol switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or backward. During forward/backward ad­justment of the seat, you cannot adjust
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the seat cushion angle or seat cushion height.
2) Seat cushion angle control switch To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch.
3) Seatback angle (reclining) control
switch
To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch.
4) Seat height control switch To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch.
5) Lumbar support control switch To increase lower back support, push the front side of the switch. To decrease lower back support, push the rear side of the switch.
! Front passengers seat (if
equipped)
1) Seat position forward/backward con-
trol switch
To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or backward.
2) Seatback angle (reclining) control
switch
To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch.
& Head restraint adjustment
1) Head restraint
2) Release button
Both the driver s seat and the front passengers seat are equipped with head restraints.
The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupants ears.
To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the h ead restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.
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1-6 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
To remove:
To install:
Install the head restraint into the holes that are located on the top of the seatback until the head restraint locks.
WARNING
. Never drive the vehicle with the
head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear. Therefore, when you remove the head restraints, you must reinstall all head re­straints to protect vehicle occu­pants.
. All occupants, including the dri-
ver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicles 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 collision.
Seat heater (if equipped)
1) HIGH – Rapid heating
2) LOW – Normal heating
3) OFF – Off A) Left-hand side B) Right-hand side
The seat heater operates when the igni­tion switch is either in the Accor ON position.
To turn on the seat heater, press the LOWor HIGH position on the switch, as desired, depending on the tempera­ture.
Selecting the HIGHposition will cause the seat to heat up quicker.
To turn off the seat heater, slightly press the opposite side of the current position.
The indicator located on the switch illumi­nates when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicles interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
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.
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-7
. 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.
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.
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1-8 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
& Reclining the seatback (Out-
back)
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from slid­ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
If the vehicle is equipped with a cargo area cover, observe the fol­lowing precautions.
. Be careful not to pinch your hand
between the headrest and the
cargo area cover when you re­cline the rear seat.
. Move the front cover of the cargo
area cover backward so that the cover is not damaged by t he reclined seatback. Refer to Car­go area coverF6-15.
Pull the lever and adjust the seatback to the desired position.
Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.
& Folding down the rear seat-
back
WARNING
. After returning the rear seat to its
original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible.
. 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.
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