Subaru Outback 2009 Owner's Manual
Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s
Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in
excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control
system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read
this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and
its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual,
such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact
the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest
SUBARU dealer.
The information, specifications and illustrations found in this
manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY
INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and
designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any
obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles
previously sold. This Owner’s Manual applies to all models and
covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some
explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your
vehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The
next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
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copyright 2008 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series.
1) Legacy Sedan
2) Legacy Station wagon
3) OUTBACK Station wagon
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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 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 conta ins the
information you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS
airbags
This chapter informs you how to use the
seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags.
Chapter 2: Keys and doors
This chapter informs you how to operate
the keys, locks and windows.
Chapter 3: Instruments and controls
This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indicators and
how to use the instruments and other
switches.
Chapter 4: Climate control
This chapter informs you how to operate
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.
Chapter 13: Consumer information and
Reporting safety defects
This chapter informs you about Tire
information, Uniform tire quality grading
standards and Reporting safety defects.
Chapter 14: Index
This is an alphabetical listing of all that’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 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
You will find a circle with a slash through it
in this manual. This symbol means “Do
not”, “Do not do this”,or“Do not let this
happen”, depending upon the context.
Vehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
For warning and indicator lights, refer to
“Warning and indicator lights” in the
illustrated index section in this chapter.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Passengers’ windows lock
Fuel
Front fog lights
Parking lights
Hazard warning flasher
Seat heater
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Mark Name
Child restraint lower anchorages
Child restraint top tether anchorages
Horn
Windshield wiper deicer
Wiper intermittent
Windshield wiper and washer
Windshield wiper mist (for
single wipe)
Rear window wiper
Rear window washer
Lights
Parking lights, tail lights, license plate lights and instrument panel illumination
Mark Name
Headlights
Turn signal
Illumination brightness
Engine hood
Trunk lid (Sedan)
Fan speed
Instrument panel outlets
Instrument panel outlets and
foot outlets
Foot outlets
Windshield defroster and foot
outlets
Windshield defroster
Mark Name
Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger
Air recirculation
Outside air
Engine oil
Washer
Door lock (transmitter)
Door unlock (transmitter)
Trunk lid (Sedan) or rear gate
(Station wagon) (transmitter)
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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.
Carefully read the sections “Seat, seatbelt
and SRS airbags” in chapter 1 of this
Owner’s Manual for instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system
and SRS airbag system.
& Child safety
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 SAFETY SEAT IN
THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO
RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO
CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
. Always use the child safety locks
whenever a child rides in the rear
seat. Serious injury could result
if a child accidentally opened the
door and fell out. Refer to the
“Door locks” section in chapter
2.
. 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 the “Power windows” section in chapter 2.
. Never leave unattended children
in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or
others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on
hot or sunny days, temperature
in a closed vehicle could quickly
become high enough to cause
severe or possibly fatal injuries
to them.
. Help prevent young children from
locking themselves in the trunk.
When leaving the vehicle, either
close all windows and lock all
doors or cancel the inside trunk
lid release. Also make certain
that the trunk is closed. On hot
or sunny days, the temperature
in a trunk could quickly become
high enough to cause death or
serious heat-related injuries including brain damage to anyone
locked inside, particularly for
small children.
Carefully read the sections “Child restraint
systems”, “*SRS airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System airbag)”, and “Seatbelts”
in chapter 1 of this Owner’s Manual for
instructions and precautions concerning
the child restraint system, seatbelt system
and SRS airbag system.
& Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
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
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vehicle, have the problem
checked and corrected as soon
as possible. If you must drive
under these conditions, drive
only with all windows fully open.
. 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.
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.
& Driving when tired or sleepy
WARNING
When you are tired or sleepy, your
reaction will be delayed and your
perception, judgment and attentiveness will be impaired. If you drive
when tired or sleepy, your, your
passengers’ and other persons’
chances of being involved in a
serious accident may increase.
Please do not continue to drive but
instead find a safe place to rest if you
are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you
should make periodic rest stops to refresh
yourself before continuing on your journey.
When possible, you should share the
driving with others.
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& 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 the a place before using
your phone. In some States/Provinces, only hands-free phones
may legally be used while driving.
& Modification of your vehicle
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 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 protecti on society or pet
shop.
& Tire pressures
WARNING
Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause
the tires to deform severely and to
rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in temperature could cause
tread separation, and destruction of
the tires. The resulting loss of
vehicle control could lead to an
accident.
Check and, if necessary, adj ust 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.
Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in
chapter 11 for detailed information.
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& 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.
Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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Index
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Illustrated index
& Exterior
1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-4)
2) Headlight switch (page 3-46)
3) Bulb replacement (page 11-50)
4) Wiper switch (page 3-51)
5) Moonroof (page 2-28)
6) Roof rail (page 8-15)
7) Door locks (page 2-5)
8) Tire pressure (page 11-36)
9) Flat tires (page 9-4)
10) Tire chains (page 8-13)
11) Fog light switch (page 3-49)
12) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14)
13) Towing hook (page 9-13)
1) Rear window defogger button
(page 3-54)
2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-5)
3) Child safety locks (page 2-21)
4) Tie-down hooks (page 9-14)
5) Towing hook (page 9-13)
6) Trunk lid (page 2-24)
7) Rear gate (page 2-27)
8) Bulb replacement (page 11-53)
9) Rear wiper switch (page 3-53)
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& Interior
! Passenger compartment area
1) Lower anchorages for child restraint
system (page 1-35)
2) Seatbelt (page 1-13)
3) Center console (page 6-6)
4) Front seat (page 1-2)
5) Rear seat (page 1-9)
1) Top tether anchorages (page 1-38)
2) Dome lights (page 6-2)
3) Sun visors (page 6-4)
4) Cargo area light (page 6-2)
5) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-19)
6) Cargo area cover (page 6-14)
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1) Parking brake lever (page 7-44)
2) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-15/
page 7-17)
3) Selector lever (AT) (page 7-19/
page 7-25)
4) Information display (page 3-41)
5) Clock (page 3-41)
6) Dashboard storage compartment
(page 6-5)
7) Navigation system (Refer to the Owner’s
Manual supplement for the navigation
system.)
8) Glove box (page 6-5)
9) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-5)
10) Audio (page 5-1)
11) Climate control (page 4-1)
12) Pocket (page 6-8)
13) Accessory power outlet (page 6-9)
14) Tilt/telescopic steering wheel (page 3-59)
15) SI-DRIVE selector (page 7-32)
16) Cup holder (page 6-8)
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& Instrument panel
1) Door locks (page 2-5)
2) Illumination brightness control
(page 3-48)
3) Remote control mirror (page 3-57)
4) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-53)
5) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch
(page 7-42)
6) Audio control buttons (page 5-26)
7) Light control lever (page 3-46)
8) Combination meter (page 3-5/page 3-24)
9) Wiper control lever (page 3-49)
10) Paddle shift (page 7-28)
11) Cruise control (page 7-46)
12) S# switch for SI-DRIVE (page 7-33)
13) Horn (page 3-59)
14) SRS airbag (page 1-40)
15) Multi-information display operation
switch (page 3-9)
16) Fuse box (page 11-47)
17) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4)
18) Power windows (page 2-21)
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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches
1) Parking light switch (page 3-48)
2) Windshield wiper (page 3-49)
3) Mist (page 3-51)
4) Windshield washer (page 3-52)
5) Rear window wiper and washer switch
(page 3-53)
6) Wiper intermittent time control switch
(page 3-52)
7) Wiper control lever (page 3-51)
8) Light control lever (page 3-46)
9) Front fog light switch (page 3-49)
10) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-46)
11) Headlight flasher High/Low beam
change (page 3-46)
12) Turn signal (page 3-47)
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& Combination meter
! U.S.-spec. models (with SI-DRIVE)
1) Temperature gauge (page 3-7)
2) Tachometer (page 3-6)
3) Shift-up indicator light (MT models)
(page 3-38)
4) Speedometer (page 3-6)
5) Fuel gauge (page 3-6)
6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-10)
7) ECO gauge (page 3-8)
8) Selector lever and gear position indicator
(AT models) (page 3-40)
9) Multi-information display (page 3-9)
10) S# PREP indicator light (page 3-7/
page 3-39)
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! U.S.-spec. models (without SI-DRIVE)
1) Temperature gauge (page 3-27)
2) Tachometer (page 3-26)
3) Speedometer (page 3-24)
4) Fuel gauge (page 3-26)
5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-25)
6) Low fuel warning light (page 3-27)
7) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-25)
8) Selector lever position indicator
(page 3-39)
9) Gear position indicator (page 3-39)
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! Canada-spec. models (with SI-DRIVE)
1) Temperature gauge (page 3-7)
2) Tachometer (page 3-6)
3) Shift-up indicator light (MT models)
(page 3-38)
4) Speedometer (page 3-6)
5) Fuel gauge (page 3-6)
6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-10)
7) ECO gauge (page 3-8)
8) Selector lever and gear position indicator
(AT models) (page 3-40)
9) Multi-information display (page 3-9)
10) S# PREP indicator light (page 3-7/
page 3-39)
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! Canada-spec. models (without SI-DRIVE)
1) Temperature gauge (page 3-27)
2) Tachometer (page 3-26)
3) Speedometer (page 3-24)
4) Fuel gauge (page 3-26)
5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter
reset knob (page 3-25)
6) Low fuel warning light (page 3-27)
7) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-25)
8) Selector lever position indicator
(page 3-39)
9) Gear position indicator (page 3-39)
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& Warning and indicator lights
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-29
Front passenger’s
seatbelt warning light
SRS airbag system
warning light
CHECK ENGINE
warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp
Charge warning light 3-32
Oil pressure warning
light
AT OIL TEMP warning
light (AT models)
/ ABS warning light 3-34
Brake system warning
/
light
Door open warning
light
3-29
3-30
3-31
3-32
3-33
3-35
3-36
Mark Name Page
/ Low fuel warning light 3-36
All-Wheel Drive warning light (AT models)
Vehicle Dynamics
Control operation indicator light (if equipped)
Vehicle Dynamics
Control warning light (if
equipped)/Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF
indicator light (if
equipped)
Security indicator light 3-38
Turn signal indicator
lights
High beam indicator
light
Front fog light indicator
light (if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
light
Cruise control set indicator light
3-36
3-37
3-37
3-40
3-40
3-40
3-40
3-40
Mark Name Page
Headlight indicator light 3-40
Low tire pressure
warning light
(U.S.-spec. models)
Front passenger’s
frontal airbag ON indi-
/
cator light
Front passenger’s
frontal airbag OFF in-
/
dicator light
SPORT mode indicator
light (4-speed AT models)
Shift-up indicator light
(MT models with
SI-DRIVE)
S# PREP indicator light
(vehicle with
SI-DRIVE)
3-33
1-48/
3-31
1-48/
3-31
3-38
3-38
3-39
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& Trunk/cargo area
1) Jack handle (page 9-19)
2) Jack (page 9-18)
3) Spare tire (page 9-2)
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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 the genuine SUBARU navigation system, the settings for some
of these functions can be changed using the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the monitor
system.
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 vehicles
with shock sensors (dealer option))
Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-19
Map light/Dome light illumination ON/OFF
Remote keyless entry system
Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7
Remote engine start system
(dealer option)
Rear window defogger for
the vehicle with the automatic climate control system
Windshield wiper deicer
(if equipped)
Map light/Dome light Operation of map light/dome light OFF
Map light Operation in conjunction with remote
Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-8
Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-11
Horn chirp confirmation ON/OFF ON 7-11
Rear window defogger Operation for 15 minutes/
Windshield wiper deicer Operation for 15 minutes/
delay timer
keyless entry system and opening door
0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-18
Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-20
*1
Continuous operation
Continuous operation
OFF/Short/Normal/Long Normal 6-2/6-3
ON/OFF
*2
OFF 2-16
Operation for 15 minutes 3-54
Operation for 15 minutes 3-53
ON 6-3
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Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page
Battery drainage prevention
function
Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-15
*1, *2: To have the map lights illuminate when the alarm system is triggered, it is necessary to set both *1 and *2 settings to “ON”.
Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-6
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats........................................................... 1-2
Manual seat ........................................................ 1-3
Power seat (if equipped) ...................................... 1-4
Memory function (driver’s seat — if equipped) ..... 1-5
Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-7
Active head restraint ........................................... 1-7
Lumbar support (if equipped) .............................. 1-8
Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... 1-8
Rear seats............................................................ 1-9
Folding down the rear seatback........................... 1-9
Head restraint adjustment................................... 1-10
Armrest (if equipped) ......................................... 1-12
Loading long objects (Sedan) ............................. 1-12
Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-13
Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-13
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 1-15
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) ............................................................ 1-15
Seatbelt warning light and chime ........................ 1-15
Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-17
Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-23
Front seatbelt pretensioners............................. 1-24
System monitors ............................................... 1-25
System servicing ............................................... 1-26
Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-27
Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-27
Where to place a child restraint system.............. 1-29
Choosing a child restraint system ...................... 1-30
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR
seatbelt ........................................................... 1-30
Installing a booster seat..................................... 1-34
Installation of child restraint systems by use of
lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) .............. 1-35
Top tether anchorages ....................................... 1-38
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint
System airbag)................................................ 1-40
Vehicle with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder
restraints for driver, front passenger, and
window-side rear passengers........................... 1-40
SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ........... 1-45
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag............. 1-56
SRS airbag system monitors .............................. 1-63
SRS airbag system servicing ............................. 1-65
Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-66
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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 luggage 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 aged 12 and under in
the rear seat properly restrained at
all times. The SRS airbag deploys
with considerable speed and force
and can injure or even kill children,
especially if they are 12 years of age
and under and are not restrained or
improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than
adults, their risk of being injured
from deployment is greater. Consequently, we strongly recommend
that ALL children (including those
in child seats and those that have
outgrown child restraint devices) sit
in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child
restraint device or in a seatbelt,
whichever is appropriate for the
child’s age, height and weight.
Secure ALL types of child restraint
devices (including forward facing
child seat) in the REAR seats at all
times.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT
SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD
BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD
TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
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 the “Child restraint
systems” section in this chapter.
& Manual seat
! Forward and backward adjustment
Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to
the desired position. Then release the
lever and move the seat back and forth to
make sure that it is securely locked into
place.
! Reclining the seatback
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of
a collision, always put the seatback
in the u pright 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 seat
is securely locked into place.
The seatback placed in a reclined position
can spring back upward with force when
released. When operating the reclining
lever to return the seatback, hold it lightly
so that it may be raised back gradually.
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1-4 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
! Seat height adjustment (driver’s
seat)
The height of the seat can be adjusted by
moving the seat cushion adjustment lever
up and down.
When the lever is pushed down, the seat
is lowered.
When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises.
& Power seat (if equipped)
! Forward and backward adjustment
To adjust the seat forward or backward,
move the control switch forward or backward.
NOTE
During backward-forward adjustment
of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat
cushion angle or seat height.
! Reclining the seatback
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 c ushions
between the passenger and the
seatback. If you do so, the risk of
sliding under the lap belt and of the
lap belt sliding up over the abdomen
will increase, and both can result in
serious internal injury or death.
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