Instrukcja Obslugi Subaru Impreza 2006 [ENG]

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Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This OwnersManual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU inexcellent condition and to properly maintain the emission controlsystem for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to readthis manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle andits operation. For information not found in this Owners Manual,

such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contactthe dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearestSUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications and illustrations found in this man-ual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUS-TRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and de-signs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any ob-ligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previous-ly sold. This Owners Manual applies to all models and covers all

equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations,therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.

Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. Thenext owner will need the information found herein.

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

copyright 2005 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

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This manual describes the following vehicle types.

Sedan Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT

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Warranties

Warranties for U.S.A.All SUBARU vehicles distributed bySubaru of America, Inc. and sold at retailby an authorized SUBARU dealer in theUnited States come with the following

warranties:

SUBARU Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty

All warranty information, including detailsof coverage and exclusions, is in theWarranty and Maintenance Booklet.Please read these warranties carefully.

Warranties for CanadaAll SUBARU vehicles distributed bySubaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail byan authorized SUBARU dealer in Canadacome with the following warranties:

SUBARU Limited Warranty

Anti-Corrosion Warranty Emission Control Warranty

All warranty information, including detailsof coverage and exclusions, is in the War-ranty and Service Booklet. Please readthese warranties carefully.

WRX-STI

All models except WRX-STI

How to use this owners man-ual

Using your Owners manualBefore you operate your vehicle, carefullyread this manual. To protect yourself and

extend the service life of your vehicle, fol-low the instructions in this manual. Failureto observe these instructions may result inserious injury and damage to your vehicle.

This manual is composed of fourteenchapters. Each chapter begins with a brieftable of contents, so you can usually tell ata glance if that chapter contains the infor-mation you want.

Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS air-bagsThis chapter informs you how to use theseat and seatbelt and contains precau-tions for the SRS airbags.Chapter 2: Keys and doorsThis chapter informs you how to operatethe keys, locks and windows.

Chapter 3: Instruments and controlsThis chapter informs you about the opera-tion of instrument panel indicators andhow to use the instruments and otherswitches.Chapter 4: Climate ControlThis chapter informs you how to operate

WRX-STI models are equipped withHigh Intensity Discharge (HID) head-lights that contain mercury. For thatreason, it is necessary to removeHID headlights before vehicle dis-posal. Once removed, please reuse,recycle or dispose of the HID head-lights as hazardous waste.

This vehicle does not contain mer-cury devices or parts.



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the climate control.Chapter 5: AudioThis chapter informs you how to operateyour audio system.Chapter 6: Interior equipmentThis chapter informs you how to operateinterior equipment.

Chapter 7: Starting and operatingThis chapter informs you how to start andoperate your SUBARU.Chapter 8: Driving tipsThis chapter informs you how to drive yourSUBARU in various conditions and ex-plains some safety tips on driving.Chapter 9: In case of emergencyThis chapter informs you what to do if you

have a problem while driving, such as aflat tire or engine overheating.Chapter 10: Appearance careThis chapter informs you how to keep yourSUBARU looking good.Chapter 11: Maintenance and serviceThis chapter informs you when you needto take your SUBARU to the dealer forscheduled maintenance and informs youhow to keep your SUBARU running prop-erly.Chapter 12: SpecificationsThis chapter informs you about dimensionand capacities of your SUBARU.Chapter 13: Consumer information andReporting safety defects

This chapter informs you about Uniformtire quality grading standards and Report-ing safety defects.Chapter 14: IndexThis is an alphabetical listing of all thats inthis manual. You can use it to quickly findsomething you want to read.

Safety warningsYou will find a number of WARNINGs,CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual.These safety warnings alert you to poten-tial hazards that could result in injury toyou or others.Please read these safety warnings as wellas all other portions of this manual careful-

ly in order to gain a better understandingof how to use your SUBARU vehicle safe-ly.

NOTEA NOTE gives information or sugges-tions how to make better use of yourvehicle.

Safety symbol

You will find a circle with a slash through itin this manual. This symbol means Donot, Do not do this, or Do not let thishappen, depending upon the context.

A WARNING indicates a situation inwhich serious injury or death couldresult if the warning is ignored.

A CAUTION indicates a situation inwhich injury or damage to your vehi-cle, or both, could result if the cau-tion is ignored.

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Vehicle symbols

There are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.

Mark Name

CAUTION

Power door lock and unlock

Passengers windows lockand unlock

Fuel

Front fog lights

Parking lights

Hazard warning flasher

Cigarette lighter

Engine hood

Trunk lid (Sedan)

Seat heater

Child restraint top tether an-chorages

Child restraint lower anchor-ages

Horn

Windshield wiper deicer

Wiper intermittent

Windshield wiper and wash-er

Rear window wiper andwasher

Lights

Parking lights, tail lights, li-cense plate light and instru-ment panel illumination

Mark Name

Head lights

Headlight beam leveler

Illumination brightness

Fan speed

Instrument panel outlets

Instrument panel outlets andfoot outlets

Foot outlets

Windshield defroster andfoot outlets

Windshield defroster

Rear window defogger/Out-

side mirror defogger

Air recirculation

Outside air

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Safety precautions whendriving

Seatbelt and SRS airbag

Carefully read the sections Seatbeltsand *SRS airbag (Supplemental Re-straint System airbag) in chapter 1 of thisowners manual for instructions and pre-cautions concerning the seatbelt systemand SRS airbag system.

Engine oil

Washer

Door lock (transmitter)

Door unlock (Transmitter)

Mark Name

All persons in the vehicle shouldfasten their seatbelts BEFORE thevehicle starts to move. Otherwise,the possibility of serious injurybecomes greater in the event of asudden stop or accident.

To obtain maximum protection inthe event of an accident, the driv-er and all passengers in the vehi-cle should always wear seatbeltswhen the vehicle is moving. TheSRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem) airbag does not do away withthe need to fasten seatbelts. Incombination with the seatbelts, itoffers the best combined protec-tion in case of a serious accident.Not wearing a seatbelt increasesthe chance of severe injury ordeath in a crash even when the ve-hicle has the SRS airbag.

The SRS airbags deploy with con-siderable speed and force. Occu-pants who are out of proper posi-tion when the SRS airbag deployscould suffer very serious injuries.Because the SRS airbag needsenough space for deployment, the

driver should always sit uprightand well back in the seat as farfrom the steering wheel as practi-cal while still maintaining full ve-hicle control and the front passen-ger should move the seat as farback as possible and sit uprightand well back in the seat.



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Carefully read the sections Child restraintsystems, *SRS airbag (SupplementalRestraint System airbag), and Seatbeltsin chapter 1 of this owners manual for in-structions and precautions concerning thechild restraint system, seatbelt systemand SRS airbag system.

Engine exhaust gas (Carbonmonoxide)

Drinking and driving

Drunken driving is one of the most fre-quent causes of accidents. Since alcoholaffects all people differently, you mayhave consumed too much alcohol to drivesafely even if the level of alcohol in yourblood is below the legal limit. The safestthing you can do is never drink and drive.

However if you have no choice but todrive, stop drinking and sober up com-pletely before getting behind the wheel.

Never inhale engine exhaust gas.Engine exhaust gas contains car-bon monoxide, a colorless and

odorless gas which is dangerous,or even lethal, if inhaled.

Always properly maintain the en-gine exhaust system to preventengine exhaust gas from enteringthe vehicle.

Never run the engine in a closedspace, such as a garage, except

for the brief time needed to drivethe vehicle in or out of it.

Avoid remaining in a parked vehi-cle for a lengthy time while the en-gine is running. If that is unavoid-able, then use the ventilation fanto force fresh air into the vehicle.

Always keep the front ventilatorinlet grille free from snow, leaves

or other obstructions to ensurethat the ventilation system alwaysworks properly.

If at any time you suspect that ex-haust fumes are entering the vehi-cle, have the problem checkedand corrected as soon as possi-ble. If you must drive under theseconditions, drive only with all win-dows fully open.

Keep the trunk lid or rear gateclosed while driving to prevent ex-haust gas from entering the vehi-cle.

Drinking and then driving is verydangerous. Alcohol in the blood-stream delays your reaction and im-

pairs your perception, judgment andattentiveness. If you drive afterdrinking even if you drink just a lit-tle it will increase the risk of beinginvolved in a serious or fatal acci-dent, injuring or killing yourself,your passengers and others. In ad-dition, if you are injured in the acci-dent, alcohol may increase the se-

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Drugs and driving

If you are taking any drugs, check withyour doctor or pharmacist or read the liter-ature that accompanies the medication to

determine if the drug you are taking canimpair your driving ability. Do not drive af-ter taking any medications that can makeyou drowsy or otherwise affect your abilityto safely operate a motor vehicle. If youhave a medical condition that requires youto take drugs, please consult with yourdoctor.

Never drive if you are under the influenceof any illicit mind-altering drugs. For yourown health and well-being, we urge younot to take illegal drugs in the first placeand to seek treatment if you are addictedto those drugs.

Driving when tired or sleepy

Please do not continue to drive but in-stead find a safe place to rest if you aretired or sleepy. On long trips, you shouldmake periodic rest stops to refresh your-

self before continuing on your journey.When possible, you should share the driv-ing with others.

Modification of your vehicle

Car phone/cell phone anddriving

Driving with petsUnrestrained pets can interfere with yourdriving and distract your attention from

There are some drugs (over thecounter and prescription) that candelay your reaction time and impair

your perception, judgment and at-tentiveness. If you drive after takingthem, it may increase your, yourpassengers and other persons riskof being involved in a serious or fa-tal accident.

When you are tired or sleepy, yourreaction will be delayed and yourperception, judgment and attentive-

ness will be impaired. If you drivewhen tired or sleepy, your, your pas-sengers and other persons chanc-es of being involved in a serious ac-cident may increase.

Your vehicle should not be modi-fied. Modification could affect itsperformance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmentalregulations. In addition, damage orperformance problems resultingfrom modification may not be cov-ered under warranties.

Do not use a car phone/cell phonewhile driving; it may distract your at-tention from driving and can lead toan accident. If you use a car phone/cell phone, pull off the road and parkin a safe place before using yourphone. In some States/Provinces,

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driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unre-strained pets or cages can be thrownaround inside the vehicle and hurt you oryour passengers. Besides, the pets canbe hurt under these situations. It is also fortheir own safety that pets should be prop-erly restrained in your vehicle. Restrain apet with a special traveling harness whichcan be secured to the rear seat with aseatbelt or use a pet carrier which can besecured to the rear seat by routing a seat-belt through the carriers handle. Never re-strain pets or pet carriers in the front pas-sengers seat. For further information,consult your veterinarian, local animalprotection society or pet shop.

Tire pressuresCheck and, if necessary, adjust the pres-sure of each tire (including the spare) atleast once a month and before any long

journey.

Check the tire pressure when the tires arecold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the

tire pressures to the values shown on thetire placard.

Refer to the Tires and wheels section inchapter 11 for detailed information.

California proposition 65warning

Driving at high speeds with exces-sively low tire pressures can causethe tires to deform severely and torapidly become hot. A sharp in-crease in temperature could cause

tread separation, and destruction ofthe tires. The resulting loss of vehi-cle control could lead to an acci-dent.

Engine exhaust, some of its constit-uents, and certain vehicle compo-nents contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California tocause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm. In addi-tion, certain fluids in vehicles andcertain components of product wear

contain or emit chemicals known tothe State of California to cause can-cer and birth defects or other repro-ductive harm.



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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

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1) Engine hood (page 11-4)

2) Headlight switch (page 3-22)

3) Replacing bulbs (page 11-44)

4) Wiper switch (page 3-27)

5) Moonroof (page 2-24)

6) Door locks (page 2-4)

7) Tire pressure (page 11-30)

8) Flat tires (page 9-4)9) Tire chains (page 8-11)

10) Front fog light button (page 3-26)

11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-11)

12) Towing hooks (page 9-11)



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1) Rear window defogger button (page

3-29)

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

3) Child safety locks (page 2-18)

4) Tie-down/Towing hook (page 9-12)

5) Trunk lid (page 2-20)

6) Rear gate (page 2-23)

7) Roof rail (page 8-14)



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Interior

Passenger compartment area

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1) Lower anchorages for child restraint

system (page 1-30)

2) Seatbelt (page 1-9)

3) Moonroof (page 2-24)

4) Parking brake lever (page 7-25)

5) Front seat (page 1-2)

6) Rear seat (page 1-6)



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1) Cup holder (page 6-5)

2) Center console (page 6-4)

3) Glove box (page 6-4)

4) Cigarette lighter (page 6-6)

5) Ashtray (page 6-8)



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Instrument panel

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1) Door locks (page 2-4)

2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-34)

3) Light control lever (page 3-22)

4) Combination meter (page 3-11)

5) Wiper control lever (page 3-26)

6) Hazard warning flasher switch (page

3-6)

7) Audio (page 5-1)8) Gear shift lever (5MT) (page 7-11)/

Gear shift lever (6MT) (page 7-9)/Se-

lector lever (AT) (page 7-16)

9) Climate control (page 4-1)

10) Cruise control (page 7-27)

11) Horn (page 3-35)

12) SRS airbag (page 1-35)

13) Tilt steering (page 3-35)14) Fuse box (page 11-41)

15) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4)

16) Power windows (page 2-18)



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Light control and wiper control levers/switches

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1) Parking light switch (page 3-25)

2) Windshield wiper (page 3-27)

3) Mist (page 3-28)

4) Windshield washer (page 3-28)

5) Rear window wiper and washer

switch (page 3-28)

6) Wiper control lever (page 3-28)

7) Illumination brightness control (page3-25)

8) Light control lever (page 3-22)

9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-22)

10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam

change (page 3-22)

11) Turn signal (for lane change) (page 3-

24)

12) Turn signal (page 3-24)



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Combination meter

U.S.-spec. vehicles

WRX

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1) Fuel gauge (page 3-12)

2) Selector lever position indicator

(page 3-20)

3) Temperature gauge (page 3-13)

4) Tachometer (page 3-12)

5) Speedometer (page 3-11)

6) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11)

7) Trip meter A/B selection and tripmeter reset knob (page 3-11)

8) Outside temperature indicator (page

3-13)

9) Low fuel warning light (page 3-12)



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WRX-STI

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2) DCCD indicator (page 3-21)



5) REV indicator (page 3-9)




9) REV setting knob (page 3-9)


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Except turbo models

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(page 3-20)




6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip

meter reset knob (page 3-11)7) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11)


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Canada-spec. vehicles

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2) DCCD indicator (page 3-21)



5) REV indicator (page 3-9)




9) REV setting knob (page 3-9)


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Warning and indicator light

Mark Name Page

Seatbelt warning light 3-14

SRS airbag systemwarning light

3-15

Passenger airbag ONindicator light

3-15

Passenger airbag OFFindicator light

3-15

CHECK ENGINEwarning light/Malfunc-tion indicator lamp

3-16

Charge warning light 3-16

Oil pressure warninglight

3-16

AT OIL temperaturewarning light (ifequipped)

3-17

or ABS warning light 3-17

or Brake system warninglight

3-18

ON or

OFF or

Door open warninglight

3-19

All-Wheel Drive warn-ing light (if equipped)

3-19

Turn signal indicatorlights 3-20

High beam indicatorlight

3-20

Security indicator light(if equipped)

2-3,2-13

Intercooler waterspray warning light (if

equipped)

3-19

Light indicator light (ifequipped)

3-21

Cruise control indica-tor light (if equipped)

3-20

Cruise control set indi-cator light

3-20

REV indicator light (ifequipped)

3-21

Rear differential oiltemperature warninglight (if equipped)

3-17

Mark Name Page

Electronic drivers con-trol center differentialauto indicator (ifequipped)

3-20

Drivers control center

differential indicatorlight (if equipped) 3-21

Drivers control centerdifferential indicatorand warning lights (ifequipped)

3-21

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Tire changing tools

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1) Jack (page 9-16)

2) Jack handle (page 9-16)

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1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Seat,seatbelt andSRS airbags

Front seats

Never adjust the seat while driv-ing to avoid the possibility of lossof vehicle control and of personal

injury. Before adjusting the seat, make

sure the hands and feet of rearseat passengers are clear of theadjusting mechanism.

Seatbelts provide maximum re-straint when the occupant sitswell back and upright in the seat.To reduce the risk of sliding under

the seatbelt in a collision, thefront seatbacks should be alwaysused in the upright position whilethe vehicle is running. If the frontseatbacks are not used in the up-right position in a collision, therisk of sliding under the lap beltand of the lap belt sliding up overthe abdomen will increase, and

both can result in serious internalinjury or death.

The SRS airbags deploy with con-siderable speed and force. Occu-pants who are out of proper posi-tion when the SRS airbag deployscould suffer very serious injuries.Because the SRS airbag needsenough space for deployment, thedriver should always sit uprightand well back in the seat as farfrom the steering wheel as practi-cal while still maintaining full ve-hicle control and the front passen-ger should move the seat as farback as possible and sit uprightand well back in the seat.

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Put children aged 12 and under inthe rear seat properly restrained atall times. The SRS airbag deployswith considerable speed and forceand can injure or even kill children,especially if they are 12 years of ageand under and are not restrained orimproperly restrained. Because chil-dren are lighter and weaker thanadults, their risk of being injuredfrom deployment is greater. Conse-quently, we strongly recommendthat ALL children (including those inchild seats and those that have out-grown child restraint devices) sit in

the REAR seat properly restrainedat all times in a child restraint deviceor in a seatbelt, whichever is appro-priate for the childs age, height andweight. Secure ALL types of childrestraint devices (including forwardfacing child seat) in the REAR seatsat all times.

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARDFACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONTSEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILDBY PLACING THE CHILDS HEADTOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.



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Fore and aft adjustment

Pull the lever upward and slide the seat tothe desired position. Then release the le-

ver and move the seat back and forth tomake sure that it is securely locked intoplace.

Reclining the seatback

Pull the reclining lever up and adjust theseatback to the desired position. Then re-

lease the lever and make sure the seat-back is securely locked into place.The seatback placed in a reclined positioncan spring back upward with force whenreleased. When operating the reclining le-ver to return the seatback, hold it lightly sothat it may be raised back gradually.

According to accident statistics,children are safer when properly re-strained in the rear seating posi-tions than in the front seating posi-tions. For instructions and precau-tions concerning child restraint sys-tems, see the Child restraint sys-tems section in this chapter.

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To prevent the passenger from slid-

ing under the seatbelt in the event ofa collision, always put the seatbackin the upright position while the ve-hicle is in motion. Also, do not placeobjects such as cushions betweenthe passenger and the seatback. Ifyou do so, the risk of sliding underthe lap belt and of the lap belt slidingup over the abdomen will increase,and both can result in serious inter-nal injury or death.

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Seat cushion height adjust-ment (drivers seat)

1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat

is lowered.2) When the lever is pulled up, the seat ris-es.

The height of the seat can be adjusted bymoving the seat cushion adjustment leverup and down.

Head restraint adjustment (ifequipped)

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.

To lower it, push the head restraint downwhile pressing the release button on thetop of the seatback.The head restraint should be adjusted sothat the center of the head restraint is clos-est to the top of the occupants ears.

Active head restraint (ifequipped)

The front seats of your vehicle are

equipped with active head restraints. Theyautomatically tilt forward slightly in theevent the vehicle is struck from the rear,decreasing the amount of rearward headmovement and thus reducing the risk ofwhiplash. For maximum effectiveness thehead restraint should be adjusted so thatthe center of the head restraint is closestto the top of the occupants ears.

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Never drive the vehicle with thehead restraints removed becausethey are designed to reduce the riskof serious neck injury in the eventthat the vehicle is struck from therear.

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Seat heater (if equipped)

Drivers side1) HI Rapid heating

2) LO Normal heating

Front passengers side1) HI Rapid heating2) LO Normal heating

The seat heater operates when the igni-tion switch is either in the ACC or ONposition.

To turn on the seat heater, push the LOor HI position on the switch, as desired,depending on the temperature. Selectingthe HI position will cause the seat to heatup quicker.

The indicator located on the switch comeson when the seat heater is in operation.When the vehicles interior is warmedenough or before you leave the vehicle,be sure to turn the switch off.

Each active head restraint is ef-fective only when its height isproperly adjusted and driver/pas-senger sits in the correct positionon the seat.

If your vehicle is involved in arear-end collision, have an autho-rized SUBARU dealer inspect theactive head restraints.

The active head restraints maynot operate in the event the vehi-cle experiences only a slight im-pact in the rear.

The active head restraints may be

damaged if they are pushed hardfrom behind or subjected toshock. As a result, they may notfunction if the vehicle suffers arear impact.

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NOTEUse of the seat heater for a long periodof time while the engine is not runningcan cause battery discharge.

Rear seats

There is a possibility that peoplewith delicate skin may sufferslight burns even at low tempera-tures if he/she uses the seat heat-er for a long period of time. Whenusing the heater, always be sure

to warn the persons concerned.

Do not put anything on the seatwhich insulates against heat,such as a blanket, cushion, orsimilar items. This may cause theseat heater to overheat.

Seatbelts provide maximum re-straint when the occupant sits wellback and upright in the seat. Do notput cushions or any other materialsbetween occupants and seatbacksor seat cushions. If you do so, therisk of sliding under the lap belt andof the lap belt sliding up over the ab-

domen will increase, and both canresult in serious internal injury ordeath.

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Never stack luggage or other cargohigher than the top of the seatbackbecause it could tumble forward andinjure passengers in the event of asudden stop or accident.

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To raise the head restraint, pull it up.To lower it, push the head restraint downwhile pressing the release button on thetop of the seatback.

The head restraint should be adjusted sothat the center of the head restraint is clos-est to the top of the occupants ears.When the seats are not occupied, lowerthe head restraints to improve rearwardvisibility.

Rear center seating position

To raise the head restraint, pull it up.To lower it, push the head restraint downwhile pressing the release button on thetop of the seatback.

When the rear-center seating position isoccupied, raise the head restraint to theclick position. When the rear center seat-ing position is not occupied, lower thehead restraint to improve rearward visibil-ity.

Folding down the rear seat Wagon

The head restraint is not intended tobe used at the lowest position. Be-fore sitting on the seat, raise thehead restraint to the click position.

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After returning the rear seat to itsoriginal position, be certain toplace all of the seatbelts and the

tab attached to the seat cushionabove the seat cushion. And makecertain that the shoulder belts arefully visible.

Never allow passengers to ride onthe folded rear seatback or in thecargo area. Doing so may result inserious injury or death.

Secure lengthy items properly toprevent them from shooting for-ward and causing serious injuryduring a sudden stop.


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1. Lower the head restraints.2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the re-lease knob and then fold the seatbackdown.To return the seatback to its original posi-tion, raise the seatback until it locks into

place and make sure that it is securelylocked.

Seatbelts

Seatbelt safety tips

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All persons in the vehicle shouldfasten their seatbelts BEFORE the

vehicle starts to move. Otherwise,the possibility of serious injurybecomes greater in the event of asudden stop or accident.

All belts should fit snugly in orderto provide full restraint. Loose fit-ting belts are not as effective inpreventing or reducing injury.

Each seatbelt is designed to sup-port only one person. Never use asingle belt for two or more per-sons even children. Otherwise,in an accident, serious injury ordeath could result.

Replace all seatbelt assembliesincluding retractors and attachinghardware worn by occupants of a

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NOTE If the driver unfastens the seatbelt af-ter fastening, the seatbelt warning de-vice operates as follows according tothe vehicle speed. At speeds lower than approximate-ly 9 mph (15 km/h)The warning light will alternate be-

tween flashing and steady illumina-tion at 15-second intervals. Thechime will not sound. At speeds higher than approxi-mately 9 mph (15 km/h)The warning light will alternate be-tween flashing and steady illumina-tion at 15-second intervals and thechime will sound while the warning

light is flashing. It is possible to cancel the warningoperation that follows the 6-secondwarning after turning ON the ignitionswitch by unfastening and refasteningthe drivers seatbelt. When the ignitionswitch is turned ON next time, howev-er, the complete sequence of the warn-ing operation resumes. For further de-

tails about canceling the warning oper-ation, please contact your SUBARUdealer.

Fastening the seatbelt

Never use a belt that is twisted orreversed. In an accident, this canincrease the risk or severity of in-

jury.

Keep the lap belt as low as possi-ble on your hips. In a collision,this spreads the force of the lapbelt over stronger hip bones in-stead of across the weaker abdo-men.

Seatbelts provide maximum re-straint when the occupant sits

well back and upright in the seat.To reduce the risk of sliding underthe seatbelt in a collision, thefront seatbacks should be alwaysused in the upright position whilethe vehicle is running. If the frontseatbacks are not used in the up-right position in a collision, therisk of sliding under the lap beltand of the lap belt sliding up overthe abdomen will increase, andboth can result in serious internalinjury or death.

Do not put cushions or any othermaterials between occupants andseatbacks or seat cushions. If youdo so, the risk of sliding under thelap belt and of the lap belt slidingup over the abdomen will in-crease, and both can result in se-rious internal injury or death.

Never place the shoulder belt underthe arm or behind the back. If an ac-

cident occurs, this can increase therisk or severity of injury.

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Front seatbelts1. Adjust the seat position:Drivers seat: Adjust the seatback to theupright position. Move the seatback as farfrom the steering wheel as practical whilestill maintaining full vehicle control.Front passengers seat: Adjust the seat-back to the upright position. Move the seatas far back as possible.

2. Sit well back in the seat.3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull thebelt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. Ifthe belt stops before reaching the buckle,return the belt slightly and pull it out moreslowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked,let the belt retract slightly after giving it astrong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckleuntil you hear a click.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull up onthe shoulder belt.6. Place the lap belt as low as possible onyour hips, not on your waist.

Adjusting the front seat shoulderbelt anchor height

The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best suited for the

driver/front passenger.To lower the anchor height, push the re-lease button and slide the anchor down.To raise the anchor height, slide the an-chor up. Pull down on the anchor to makesure that it is locked in place.

Always adjust the anchor height so thatthe shoulder belt passes over the middle

of the shoulder without touching the neck.

Metallic parts of the seatbelt can be-come very hot in a vehicle that hasbeen closed up in sunny weather;they could burn an occupant. Do nottouch such hot parts until they cool.

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Unfastening the seatbelt

Push the button on the buckle.

Before closing the door, make sure thatthe belts are retracted properly to avoidcatching the belt webbing in the door.

Rear seatbelts (except rear centerseatbelt on Wagon)

1. Sit well back in the seat.2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull thebelt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. Ifthe belt stops before reaching the buckle,return the belt slightly and pull it out moreslowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked,

let the belt retract slightly after giving astrong pull on it, then pull it out slowlyagain.

3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckleuntil you hear a click.


When wearing the seatbelts, makesure the shoulder portion of thewebbing does not pass over yourneck. If it does, adjust the seatbeltanchor to a lower position. Placingthe shoulder belt over the neck may

result in neck injury during suddenbraking or in a collision.

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Adjusting the rear seat shoulder beltanchor height (window-side seatingpositions only)

The shoulder belt anchor height should be

adjusted to the position best suited foryou. To adjust the anchor height, push therelease button and slide the anchor up ordown. Pull down on the anchor to makesure that it is locked in place.

Always adjust the anchor height so thatthe shoulder belt passes over the middleof the shoulder without touching the neck.


Push the button on the buckle.

Before closing the door, make sure thatthe belts are retracted properly to avoidcatching the belt webbing in the door.

Rear center seatbelt on Wagon

1) Center seatbelt tongue plate2) Connector (tongue)3) Connector (buckle)

4) Center seatbelt buckle

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result in neck injury during suddenbraking or in a collision.

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1. Remove the tongue plate from the beltholder located under the right rear quarterglass and pull out the seatbelt slowly.

2. After drawing out the seatbelt, pass itthrough the belt guide as follows: First in-sert one edge of the belt into the open gapin the comfort guide; then slide the rest of

the belt in, so that the whole belt fits in-side.

Fastening the seatbelt with the web-bing twisted can increase the risk orseverity of injury in an accident.When fastening the belt after it ispulled out from the retractor, espe-cially when inserting the connec-

tors tongue plate into the matingbuckle (on right-hand side), alwayscheck that the webbing is not twist-ed.

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Be sure to fasten both tongue platesto the respective buckles. If theseatbelt is used only as a shoulderbelt (with the connectors tongueplate not fastened to the connec-tors buckle on the right-hand side),

it cannot properly restrain the wear-er in position in an accident, possi-bly resulting in serious injury ordeath.

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3. After confirming that the webbing is nottwisted, insert the connector (tongue) at-tached at the webbing end into the buckleon the right-hand side until a click is heard.

If the belt stops before reaching the buck-le, return the belt slightly and pull it outmore slowly. If the belt still cannot be un-locked, let the belt retract slightly after giv-

ing it a strong pull, then pull it out slowlyagain.

4. Insert the center seatbelt tongue platein the center seatbelt buckle markedCENTER on the left-hand side until itclicks.



Push the release button of the centerseatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) tounfasten the seatbelt.

NOTEWhen the seatback is folded down forgreater cargo area, it is necessary todisconnect the connector.

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1. Insert a key or other hard pointed ob-ject into the slot in the connector (buckle)on the right-hand side and push it in, andthe connector (tongue) plate will discon-

nect from the buckle.

2. Allow the retractor to roll up the belt.

You should hold the webbing end andguide it back into the retractor while it isrolling up. Insert the tongue plate into thebelt holder.

Seatbelt maintenanceTo clean the seatbelts, use a mild soapand lukewarm water. Never bleach or dyethe belts because this could seriously af-fect their strength.

Inspect the seatbelts and attachments in-cluding the webbing and all hardware pe-

riodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears,damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Re-place the seatbelts even if only minordamage is found.

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Do not allow the retractor to rollup the seatbelt too quickly. Other-wise, the metal tongue plates mayhit against the trim, resulting indamaged trim.

Have the seatbelt fully rolled upso that the tongue plates are neat-ly stored. A hanging tongue platecan swing and hit against the trimduring driving, causing damage tothe trim.

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battery acid. Never attempt to make modifica-

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1Seatbelt extender

If the front seatbelts are not long enoughto permit the tongue plate to engage withthe seatbelt buckle, an optional seatbeltextender is available from your SUBARUdealer. When ordering an extender, onlyorder one particularly designed for your

vehicle. Several different types of extend-ers are available to match various variet-ies of front seatbelt designs. See yourSUBARU dealer for assistance.

The extender adds approximately 8 inch-es (200 mm) of length and it can be usedfor either the driver or front passengerseating position.

For the safety of others, the extendershould be removed after each use, espe-cially if the next person using the seatbeltdoes not need one.Note that leaving the seatbelt extenderstongue plate engaged with the seatbeltbuckle may prevent the Subaru advancedfront airbag system from functioning cor-rectly or cause the system to fail.

NOTEWhen the seatbelt extender is used by

a pregnant passenger, consult a doctorto get approval in advance.

To connect the extender to the seatbelt,insert the tongue plate into the seatbeltbuckle so that the PRESS signs on thebuckle-release buttons of the extenderand the seatbelt are both facing outwardas shown in the diagram. You will hear aclick when the tongue plate locks into thebuckle.

When releasing the seatbelt, press on thebuckle-release button on the extender, not

on the seatbelt. This helps to preventdamage to the vehicle interior and extend-er itself.

Be sure to observe the followingwhen using the seatbelt extender.

Failure to follow these instructionsand warnings could reduce the ef-fectiveness of the seatbelt and re-sult in more serious injury in theevent of a collision.

Never use the extender when thebelt itself is long enough to permitit to be buckled properly. If remov-al of heavy clothing is all that isneeded to permit the seatbelt tobe buckled properly, remove theheavy clothing and do not use theextender.

Do not use the extender if thebuckle of the extender rests overthe abdomen.

Do not let someone else use theextender. Use of an extenderwhen it is not needed could re-duce the effectiveness of the seat-belt and result in more serious in-

jury in the event of a collision.

Use the extender only for the frontseatbelts and only for the modelfor which it was originally provid-

ed. Never use the extender for therear seatbelts or for a differentmodel.

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System monitors

A diagnostic system continually monitorsthe readiness of the seatbelt pretensionerwhile the vehicle is being driven. The seat-belt pretensioners share the control mod-ule with the SRS airbag system. There-

fore, if any malfunction occurs in a seat-belt pretensioner, the SRS airbag systemwarning light will illuminate. The SRS air-bag system warning light will show normalsystem operation by lighting for approxi-mately 6 seconds when the ignition switch

is turned to the ON position.

The following components are monitoredby the indicator: Front sub sensor (Right-hand side) Front sub sensor (Left-hand side) Airbag control module (including impactsensors) Frontal airbag module (Drivers side)

Frontal airbag module (Front passen-gers side) Side airbag sensor (Center pillar righthand side) Side airbag sensor (Center pillar lefthand side) Side airbag module (Drivers side) Side airbag module (Front passengersside)

Seatbelt pretensioner (Drivers side) Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen-gers side) Seatbelt buckle switch (Drivers side) Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen-gers side) Drivers seat position sensor Front passengers seatbelt tension sen-sor

Front passengers occupant detectionsystem weight sensor Front passengers occupant detectioncontrol module Front passengers frontal airbag ONand OFF indicator

All related wiring When discarding front seatbelt re-tractor assemblies or scrappingthe entire vehicle due to collisiondamage or for other reasons, con-sult your SUBARU dealer.

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If the warning light exhibits any ofthe following conditions, there maybe a malfunction in the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or SRS airbag sys-tem. Immediately take your vehicleto your nearest SUBARU dealer tohave the system checked. Unlesschecked and properly repaired, theseatbelt pretensioners and/or SRSairbag will not operate properly inthe event of a collision, which mayincrease the risk of injury.

Flashing or flickering of the indi-

cator light No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch isfirst turned to the ON position

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System servicing

NOTEIf the front part of the vehicle is dam-aged in an accident to the extent thatthe seatbelt pretensioner does not op-erate, contact your SUBARU dealer as

soon as possible.

Precautions against vehiclemodification

Always consult your SUBARU dealer ifyou want to install any accessory parts toyour vehicle.

When discarding a seatbelt retrac-tor assembly or scrapping the en-tire vehicle damaged by a colli-sion, consult your SUBARU deal-

er. Tampering with or disconnecting

the systems wiring could result inaccidental activation of the seat-belt pretensioner and/or SRS air-bag or could make the system in-operative, which may result in se-rious injury. The wiring harnessesof the seatbelt pretensioner and

SRS airbag systems are coveredwith yellow insulation and theconnectors of the system are yel-low for easy identification. Do notuse electrical test equipment onany circuit related to the seatbeltpretensioner and SRS airbag sys-tems. For required servicing ofthe seatbelt pretensioner, see

your nearest SUBARU dealer.

The front sub sensors are located inboth front fenders and the SRS air-bag control module including theimpact sensors is located under thecenter console. If you need serviceor repair in those areas or near the

front seatbelt retractors, we recom-mend that you have an authorizedSUBARU dealer perform the work.

Do not perform any of the followingmodifications. Such modificationscan interfere with proper operationof the seatbelt pretensioners.

Attachment of any equipment(bush bar, winches, snow plow,skid plate, etc.) other than genu-ine SUBARU accessory parts tothe front end.

Modification of the suspensionsystem or front end structure.

Installation of a tire of differentsize and construction from thetires specified on the vehicle plac-ard attached to the drivers doorpillar or specified for individualvehicle models in this OwnersManual.



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Child restraint systems

Infants and small children should alwaysbe placed in an infant or child restraint

system in the rear seat while riding in thevehicle. You should use an infant or childrestraint system that meets Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standards or Canada Mo-tor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compati-ble with your vehicle and is appropriate forthe childs age and size. All child restraintsystems are designed to be secured in ve-hicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt por-

tion of a lap/shoulder belt (except thosecovered under the section in this manual,entitled Installation of child restraint sys-tems by use of lower and tether anchorag-es (LATCH)).

Children could be endangered in an acci-dent if their child restraints are not proper-ly secured in the vehicle. When installingthe child restraint system, carefully followthe manufacturers instructions.

According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the front

seating positions.

All U.S. states and Canadian provincesrequire that infants and small children berestrained in an approved child restraintsystem at all times while the vehicle ismoving.100688

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Never let a passenger hold a childon his or her lap or in his or her armswhile the vehicle is moving. Thepassenger cannot protect the childfrom injury in a collision, becausethe child will be caught between the

passenger and objects inside thevehicle.

Additionally, holding a child in yourlap or arms in the front seat exposesthat child to another serious danger.Since the SRS airbag deploys withconsiderable speed and force, thechild could be injured or even killed.

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Where to place a child re-straint system

The following are SUBARUs recommen-dations on where to place a child restraintsystem in your vehicle.

A: Front passengers seatYou should not install a child restraint sys-tem (including a booster seat) due to thehazard to children posed by the passen-

gers airbag.B: Rear seat, window-side seating po-sitionsRecommended positions for all types ofchild restraint systems.In these positions, Automatic/EmergencyLocking Retractor (A/ELR) seatbelts andlower anchorages (bars) are provided forinstalling a child restraint system.Some types of child restraints might notbe able to be secured firmly due to projec-tion of the seat cushion.In this seating position, you should useonly a child restraint system that has a

bottom base that fits snugly against thecontours of the seat cushion and can besecurely retained using the seatbelt.

C: Rear seat, center seating positionInstalling a child restraint system is notrecommended, although the A/ELR seat-belt and an upper anchorage (tether an-chorage) are provided in this position.

Some types of child restraints might notbe able to be secured firmly due to projec-tion of the seat cushion.In this seating position, you should useonly a child restraint system that has abottom base that fits snugly against thecontours of the seat cushion and can besecurely retained using the seatbelt.If it is unavoidable to install a child re-

straint system in the rear seats centerseating position, lower the center head re-straint to the lowest position and install thechild restraint system by correctly passingthe rear center seatbelt through the beltguide.

Children should be properly re-strained at all times. Never allow achild to stand up, or to kneel on anyseat. Unrestrained children will bethrown forward during sudden stopor in an accident and can be injured

seriously.Additionally, children standing upor kneeling on or in front of the frontseat are exposed another seriousdanger. Since the SRS airbag de-ploys with considerable speed andforce, the child could be injured oreven killed.

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6. Push and pull the child restraint systemforward and from side to side to check if itis firmly secured. Sometimes a child re-straint can be more firmly secured by

pushing it down into the seat cushion andthen tightening the seatbelt.7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the beltto confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALRproperly functioning).

8. To remove the child restraint system,press the release button on the seatbeltbuckle and allow the belt to retract com-pletely. The belt will return to the ELR

mode.

NOTEWhen the child restraint system is nolonger in use, remove it and restore the

ELR function of the retractor. Thatfunction is restored by allowing theseatbelt to retract fully.

Installing forward facing child re-straint

1. Place the child restraint system in therear seating position.2. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the child restraint system follow-ing the instructions provided by its manu-facturer.3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckleuntil you hear a click.

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4. Take up the slack in the lap belt.5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the re-tractor to change the retractor over fromthe Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)

to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)function. Then, allow the belt to rewindinto the retractor. As the belt is rewinding,clicks will be heard which indicate the re-tractor functions as ALR.

6. Before having a child sit in the child re-straint system, move it back and forth andright and left to check if it is firmly secured.Sometimes a child restraint can be more

firmly secured by pushing it down into theseat cushion and then tightening the seat-belt.7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the beltto confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALRproperly functioning).

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following the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer.3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckleuntil you hear a click. Take care not totwist the seatbelt.Make sure the shoulder belt is positionedacross the center of childs shoulder andthat the lap belt is positioned as low aspossible on the childs hips.

4. To remove the booster seat, press therelease button on the seatbelt buckle andallow the belt to retract.

Installation of child restraintsystems by use of lower andtether anchorages (LATCH)

Never use a belt that is twisted orreversed. In an accident, this canincrease the risk or severity of in-

jury to the child.

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Never place the shoulder belt un-der the childs arm or behind thechilds back. If an accident oc-curs, this can increase the risk orseverity of injury to the child.

The seatbelt should fit snugly inorder to provide full restraint.Loose fitting belts are not as ef-

fective in preventing or reducinginjury.

Place the lap belt as low as possi-ble on the childs hips. A high-po-sitioned lap belt will increase therisk of sliding under the lap beltand of the lap belt sliding up overthe abdomen, and both can resultin serious internal injury or death.

Make sure the shoulder belt is po-sitioned across the center ofchilds shoulder. Placing theshoulder belt over the neck mayresult in neck injury during sud-den braking or in a collision.

Child restraint systems and seat-belts can become hot in a vehicle

that has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could burn a smallchild. Check the child restraintsystem before you place a child init.

Do not leave an unsecured childrestraint system in your vehicle.Unsecured child restraint sys-tems can be thrown around inside

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Some types of child restraint systems canbe installed on the rear seat of your vehi-cle without use of the seatbelts. Such childrestraint systems are secured to the des-ignated anchorages provided on the vehi-cle body. The lower and tether anchorag-

es are sometimes referred to as theLATCH system (LowerAnchors and Teth-ers forCHildren).

Your vehicle is equipped with four loweranchorages (bars) and three upper an-chorages (tether anchorages) for accom-modating such child restraint systems.

The lower anchorages (bars) are used forinstalling a child restraint system only onthe rear seat window-side seating posi-tions. For each window-side seating posi-tion, two lower anchorages are provided.Each lower anchorage is located where

the seat cushion meets the seatback.

The tether anchorages (upper anchorag-es) are provided for all the seating posi-tions (middle and both window-side ones)of the rear seat.

You will find marks at the bottom ofthe rear seat seatbacks. These marks in-

When you install a child restraintsystem, follow the manufacturersinstructions supplied with it. Afterinstalling the child restraint system,check to ensure that it is held se-curely in position. If it is not held

tight and secure, the danger of yourchild suffering personal injury in theevent of an accident may be in-creased.

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dicate the positions of the lower anchorag-es (bars).

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

1. Use the marks to locate the twolower anchorages (bars) for the positionwhere you want to install the child restraintsystem.

2. While following the instructions sup-plied by the child restraint system manu-facturer, connect the lower hooks onto thelower anchorages located at marks

on the bottom of the rear seatback. Whenthe hooks are connected, make sure theadjacent seatbelts are not caught.

3. [If your child restraint system is of aflexible attachment type (which uses teth-er belts to connect the child restraint sys-tem properly to the lower anchorages)]

While pushing the child restraint into theseat cushion, pull both left and right lowertether belts up to secure the child restraintsystem firmly by taking up the slack in thebelt.4. Connect the top tether hook to the teth-er anchorage and firmly tighten the tether.For information on how to set the top teth-er, read the following Top tether anchor-

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5. Before seating a child in the child re-straint system, try to move seat back andforth and right and left to verify that it isheld securely in position.

6. To remove the child restraint system,follow the reverse procedures of installa-tion.

If you have any question concerning thistype of child restraint system, ask yourSUBARU dealer.

Top tether anchorages

Your vehicle is equipped with three toptether anchorages so that a child restraintsystem having a top tether can be in-stalled in the rear seat. When installing achild restraint system using top tether,proceed as follows, while observing the in-

structions by the child restraint systemmanufacturer.

Since a top tether can provide additionalstability by offering another connectionbetween a child restraint system and thevehicle, we recommend that you use a toptether whenever one is required or avail-able.

Anchorage location

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2. (For both window-side seating posi-tions) Remove the cap from the anchor fit-ting cover by prying it with a screwdriver.

Center

Window-side

3. Attach the child restraint top tetherhook to the appropriate upper anchorage.4. Tighten the top tether securely.

Please contact your SUBARU dealer ifyou have any question regarding the in-stallation of a child restraint system.

*SRS airbag (SupplementalRestraint System airbag)

*SRS: This stands for supplemental re-straint system. This name is used be-cause the airbag system supplements thevehicles seatbelts.

Your vehicle is equipped with a crashsensing and diagnostic module, which willrecord the use of the seatbelt(s) by thedriver and front passenger when any ofthe SRS frontal and side airbags deploys.

Vehicle with drivers andfront passengers SRS air-bags and lap/shoulder re-

straintsYour vehicle is equipped with a supple-mental restraint system in addition to alap/shoulder belt at each front seating po-sition.The supplemental restraint system (SRS)consists of two airbags (drivers and frontpassengers frontal airbags) or four air-bags (drivers and front passengers fron-tal airbags and drivers and front passen-gers side airbags).These SRS airbags are designed onlyas a supplement to the primary protec-tion provided by the seatbelt.

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The system also controls front seatbeltpretensioners. For operation instructionsand precautions concerning the seatbeltpretensioner, see the Front seatbelt pre-tensioners section in this chapter.

To obtain maximum protection in

the event of an accident, the driv-er and all passengers in the vehi-cle should always wear seatbeltswhen the vehicle is moving. TheSRS airbag is designed only as asupplement to the primary protec-tion provided by the seatbelt. Itdoes not do away with the need tofasten seatbelts. In combination

with the seatbelts, it offers thebest combined protection in caseof a serious accident.

Not wearing a seatbelt increasesthe chance of severe injury ordeath in a crash even when the ve-hicle has the SRS airbag.

For instructions and precautions

concerning the seatbelt system,see the Seatbelts section in thischapter.

Do not sit or lean unnecessarilyclose to the SRS airbag. Becausethe SRS airbag deploys with con-siderable speed faster than theblink of an eye and force to pro-tect in high speed collisions, theforce of an airbag can injure anoccupant whose body is too close

to SRS airbag.It is also important to wear yourseatbelt to help avoid injuries thatcan result when the SRS airbagcontacts an occupant not in prop-er position such as one thrownforward during pre-accident brak-ing.

Even when properly positioned,

there remains a possibility that anoccupant may suffer minor injurysuch as abrasions and bruises tothe face or arms because of theSRS airbag deployment force.

The SRS airbags deploy with con-siderable speed and force. Occu-pants who are out of proper posi-tion when the SRS airbag deployscould suffer very serious injuries.Because the SRS airbag needsenough space for deployment, thedriver should always sit upright

and well back in the seat as farfrom the steering wheel as practi-cal while still maintaining full ve-hicle control and the front passen-ger should move the seat as farback as possible and sit uprightand well back in the seat.

Do not place any objects over ornear the SRS airbag cover or be-

tween you and the SRS airbag. Ifthe SRS airbag deploys, those ob-

jects could interfere with its prop-er operation and could be pro-pelled inside the vehicle andcause injury.

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NOTEWhen you sell your vehicle, we urge

you to explain to the buyer that it isequipped with SRS airbags by alertinghim or her to the applicable section inthis owners manual.

Put children aged 12 and under inthe rear seat properly restrained

at all times. The SRS airbag de-ploys with considerable speedand force and can injure or evenkill children, especially if they are12 years of age and under and arenot restrained or improperly re-strained. Because children arelighter and weaker than adults,their risk of being injured from de-

ployment is greater.

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For that reason, we strongly rec-ommend that ALL children (in-cluding those in child seats andthose that have outgrown child re-straint devices) sit in the REARseat properly restrained at alltimes in a child restraint device orin a seatbelt, whichever is appro-

priate for the childs age, heightand weight.

Secure ALL types of child re-straint devices (including forwardfacing child seats) in the REARseats at all times.

According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seating posi-

tions than in the front seating po-sitions.

For instructions and precautionsconcerning the child restraint sys-tem, see the Child restraint sys-tems section in this chapter.

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARDFACING CHILD SEAT IN THE

FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKSSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TOTHE CHILD BY PLACING THECHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TOTHE SRS AIRBAG.

Never allow a child to stand up, orto kneel on the front passengersseat, or never hold a child on yourlap or in your arms. The SRS air-bag deploys with considerableforce and can injure or even killthe child.

When the SRS airbag deploys,some smoke will be released. Thissmoke could cause breathingproblems for people with a historyof asthma or other breathing trou-ble. If you or your passengershave breathing problems afterSRS airbag deploys, get fresh airpromptly.

A deploying SRS airbag releaseshot gas. Occupants could getburned if they come into directcontact with the hot gas.


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Subaru advanced frontal air-bag system

Your vehicle is equipped with a Subaruadvanced frontal airbag system that com-plies with the new advanced frontal airbagrequirements in the amended Federal Mo-tor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.208.

The Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys-tem automatically determines the deploy-ment force of the drivers SRS frontal air-bag at the time of deployment as well aswhether or not to activate the front pas-sengers SRS frontal airbag and, if activat-ed, the deployment force of the SRS fron-tal airbag at the time of deployment.Your vehicle has warning labels on the

drivers and front passengers sun visorsbeginning with the phrase EVEN WITHADVANCED AIR BAGS and a tag at-tached to the glove box lid beginning withthe phrase Even with Advanced AirBags. Make sure that you carefully readthe instructions on the warning labels andtag.Always wear your seatbelt. The subaru

advanced frontal airbag system is a sup-plemental restraint system and must beused in combination with a seatbelt. Alloccupants should wear a seatbelt or beseated in an appropriate child restraintsystem.

The drivers SRS frontal airbag is stowedin the center portion of the steering wheel.The front passengers SRS frontal airbagis stowed near the top of the dashboardunder an SRS AIRBAG mark.

In a moderate to severe frontal collision,the drivers and front passengers SRSfrontal airbags deploy and supplement the

seatbelts by reducing the impact on thedrivers and front passengers head andchest.

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NEVER INSTALL A REARWARDFACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONTSEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILDBY PLACING THE CHILDS HEADTOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

Never allow a child to stand up, or tokneel on the front passengers seat.

The SRS airbag deploys with con-siderable force and can injure oreven kill the child.

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Never hold a child on your lap or inyour arms. The SRS airbag deploys

with considerable force and can in-jure or even kill the child.

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The SRS airbag deploys with con-siderable speed and force. Occu-

pants who are out of proper positionwhen the SRS airbag deploys couldsuffer very serious injuries. Be-cause the SRS airbag needs enoughspace for deployment, the drivershould always sit upright and wellback in the seat as far from thesteering wheel as practical whilestill maintaining full vehicle control

and the front passenger shouldmove the seat as far back as possi-ble and sit upright and well back inthe seat.

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It is also important to wear yourseatbelt to help avoid injuries thatcan result when the SRS airbag con-tacts an occupant not in proper po-sition such as one thrown towardthe front of the vehicle during pre-accident braking.

Do not put any objects over thesteering wheel pad and dashboard.If the SRS frontal airbag deploys,

those objects could interfere with itsproper operation and could be pro-pelled inside the vehicle and causeinjury.

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Do not apply any strong impact to thefront passengers seat such as by kicking. Do not spill liquid on the front passen-gers seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off im-mediately. Do not disassemble the front passen-gers seat. Do not install any accessory (such asan audio amplifier) other than a genuine

SUBARU accessory under the front pas-sengers seat. Do not place anything (shoes, umbrella,etc.) under the front passengers seat. The front passengers seat must not beused with the head restraint removed. Do not leave any article including a childrestraint system on the front passengersseat or the seatbelt tongue and buckle en-

gaged when you leave your vehicle. Do not place a magnet near the seatbeltbuckle and the seatbelt retractor. Do not use front seats with their back-ward-forward position and seatback notbeing locked into place securely. If any ofthem are not locked securely, adjust themagain. For adjusting procedure, refer tothe Front seats section in this chapter.

If you use an optional seatbelt extender,remove it after each use. (Refer to theSeatbelt extender section in this chap-ter.)

If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or front

passengers occupant detection systemhave failed, the SRS airbag system warn-ing light will illuminate. Have the systeminspected by your SUBARU dealer imme-diately if the SRS airbag system warninglight comes on.If your vehicle has sustained impact, thismay affect the proper function of theSubaru advanced frontal airbag system.

Have your vehicle inspected at yourSUBARU dealer.

NOTEThe front passengers SRS side airbagand seatbelt pretensioner are not con-trolled by the Subaru advanced frontalairbag system.

Passengers frontal airbag ON andOFF indicators

: Front passengers frontal airbagON indicator

: Front passengers frontal airbag

OFF indicator

The front passengers frontal airbag ONand OFF indicators show you the status ofthe front passengers SRS frontal airbag.The indicators are located next to theclock in the center portion of the dash-board.When the ignition switch is turned to the

ON position, both the ON and OFF indi-cators illuminate for 6 seconds duringwhich time the system is checked. Follow-ing the system check, both indicators ex-tinguish for 2 seconds. After that, one of

PASS AIR BAGOFF ON

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Trebol Subaru of Puerto Rico, Inc.P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico00910787-793-2828

There are currently no Subaru distributorsin any other U.S. territories. If you are insuch an area, please contact the Subaru

distributor or dealer from which youbought your vehicle.




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A) Drivers sideB) Passengers side1) SRS AIRBAGs deploy as soon as a collision occurs.2) After deployment, SRS AIRBAGs start to deflate immediately so that the drivers vision is not

obstructed.

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The SRS airbag can function only whenthe ignition switch is in the ON position.The Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys-tem is designed to determine the activa-tion or deactivation condition of the frontpassengers SRS frontal airbag depend-ing on the total load on the front passen-gers seat monitored by the front passen-gers occupant detection system weight

sensor. For this reason, only the driversSRS frontal airbag may deploy in theevent of a collision, but this does not meanfailure of the system.

If the front sub sensors inside both frontfenders and the impact sensors in the air-bag control module detect a predeter-mined amount of force during a frontal col-

lision, the control module sends signals tothe airbag module(s) (only drivers moduleor both drivers and front passengersmodules) instructing the module(s) to in-flate the SRS frontal airbag(s). The driv-ers and front passengers SRS frontal air-bags use dual stage inflators. The two in-flators of each airbag are triggered eithersequentially or simultaneously, dependingon the severity of impact, backward-for-ward adjustment of the drivers seat posi-tion and fastening/unfastening of the seat-belt in the case of the drivers SRS frontalairbag and depending on the severity ofimpact and the total load on the seat in the


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might not necessarily require deploymentof drivers/drivers and front passengersSRS frontal airbag(s). If the vehicle strikesan object, such as a telephone pole orsign pole, or if it slides under a trucks loadbed, or if it sustains an oblique offset fron-tal impact, the drivers/drivers and frontpassengers SRS frontal airbag(s) maynot deploy depending on the level of acci-

dent forces involved.

Examples of the types of accidentsin which the drivers/drivers andfront passengers SRS frontal air-bag(s) will basically not deploy.

The drivers and front passengers SRSfrontal airbags are designed basically not

to deploy if the vehicle is struck from theside or from behind, or if it rolls onto itsside or roof, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision.

1) First impact

2) Second impact

In an accident where the vehicle is impact-ed more than once, the drivers and/orfront passengers 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 aconcrete wall in immediate succession,

once either or both of the drivers and frontpassengers SRS frontal airbags is/are ac-tivated on the first impact, it/they will notbe activated on the second impact.

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SRS side airbagThe SRS side airbag is stored in the doorside of each front seat seatback, whichbears an SRS AIRBAG label.In a moderate to severe side impact colli-sion, the SRS side airbag on the impactedside of the vehicle deploys between theoccupant and the door panel and supple-ments the seatbelt by reducing the impacton the occupants chest and head.

The SRS side airbag is designed asonly a supplement to the primaryprotection provided by the seatbelt.They do not do away with the needto fasten seatbelts. It is also impor-

tant to wear your seatbelt to helpavoid injuries that can result whenan occupant is not seated in a prop-er upright position.

Do not sit or lean unnecessarilyclose to either front door. The SRSside airbag is stored in both frontseat seatbacks next to the door, andit provides protection by deployingrapidly (faster than the blink of aneye) in the event of a side impactcollision. However, the force of SRSside airbag deployment may causeinjuries if your head or other parts ofthe body are too close to the SRSside airbag.

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Do not rest your arm on either frontdoor or its internal trim. It could beinjured in the event of SRS side air-bag deployment.

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Never allow a child to kneel on thefront passengers seat facing theside window or to wrap his/her armsaround the front seat seatback. Inthe event of an accident, the force ofthe SRS side airbag deploymentcould injure the child seriously be-

cause his/her head or arms or otherparts of the body are too close to theSRS side airbag. Since your vehicleis also equipped with a passengersSRS frontal airbag, children aged 12and under should be placed in therear seat anyway and should beproperly restrained at all times.

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Do not attach accessories to thedoor trim or near either SRS side air-bags and do not place objects nearthe SRS side airbags. In the event ofthe SRS side airbag deployment,they could be propelled dangerous-ly toward the vehicles occupants

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