manual usuario subaru forester

Foreword

A8110BE.book -2 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 allequipment, 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 2006 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

This manual describes the following vehicle types.

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How to use this Owners Manual

Using your Owners ManualBefore you operate your vehicle, carefullyread this manual. To protect yourself andextend 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

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A8110BE.book 1 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 followingwarranties:y SUBARU Limited Warrantyy Emission Control Systems Warrantyy Emissions Performance WarrantyAll 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:y SUBARU Limited Warrantyy Anti-Corrosion Warrantyy Emission Control WarrantyAll warranty information, including detailsof coverage and exclusions, is in the War-ranty and Service Booklet. Please readthese warranties carefully.

T All models except Canada m2.5XT

2.5XT models are equippedHigh Intensity Discharge (HID)lights that contain mercury. Foreason, it is necessary to reHID headlights before vehiclposal. Once removed, please recycle or dispose of the HID lights as hazardous waste.

This vehicle does not containcury devices or parts.

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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.inld

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A8110BE.book 2 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 youhave 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 Uniftire quality grading standards and Reping safety defects.Chapter 14: IndexThis is an alphabetical listing of all thatthis manual. You can use it to quickly something you want to read.

Safety warningsYou will find a number of WARNINCAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manuaThese safety warnings alert you to potial hazards that could result in injuryou or others.Please read these safety warnings as as all other portions of this manual carely in order to gain a better understandof how to use your SUBARU vehicle sly.

A WARNING indicates a situation which serious injury or death couresult if the warning is ignored.

A CAUTION indicates a situation which injury or damage to your vehcle, or both, could result if the cation is ignored.

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

Head lights

Headlight beam leveler

Illumination brightness

Fan speed

Instrument panel outlets

Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets

Foot outlets

Windshield defroster and foot outlets

Windshield defroster

Outside mirror defogger

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A8110BE.book 3 There are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.

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Power door lock

Passengers windows lock

Fuel

Front fog lights

Parking lights

Hazard warning flasher

Engine hood

Seat heater

Child restraint top tetchorages

Child restraint lower ages

Horn

Windshield wiper dei

Wiper intermittent

Windshield washer

Windshield wiper msingle wipe)

Rear window wiper

Rear window washer

Lights

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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.

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A8110BE.book 4 Safety precautions when driving Seatbelt and SRS airbagRear window defogger

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Door unlock (Transmitter)

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y All persons in the vehicle shoufasten their seatbelts BEFORE thvehicle starts to move. Otherwisthe possibility of serious injubecomes greater in the event ofsudden stop or accident.y To obtain maximum protection

the event of an accident, the drier and all passengers in the vehcle should always wear seatbelwhen the vehicle is moving. ThSRS (Supplemental Restraint Sytem) airbag does not do away withe need to fasten seatbelts. combination with the seatbelts,offers the best combined protetion in case of a serious accidenNot wearing a seatbelt increasethe chance of severe injury death in a crash even when the vhicle has the SRS airbag.

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Child safety

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.

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y Always lock the passengers win-dows using the lock switch whenchildren are riding in the vehicle.Failure to follow this procedurecould result in injury to a child op-erating the power window. Referto the Windows section in chap-ter 2.y Never leave unattended children

in the vehicle. They could acci-dentally injure themselves or oth-ers through inadvertent operationof the vehicle. Also, on hot or sun-ny days, temperature in a closedvehicle could quickly becomehigh enough to cause severe orpossibly fatal injuries to them.

A8110BE.book 5 y Never hold a child on your lap orin your arms while the vehicle ismoving. The passenger cannotprotect the child from injury in acollision, because the child will becaught between the passengerand objects inside the vehicle.y While riding in the vehicle, infants

and small children should alwaysbe placed in the REAR seat in aninfant or child restraint systemwhich is appropriate for thechilds age, height and weight. If achild is too big for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in theREAR seat and be restrained us-ing the seatbelts. According to ac-cident statistics, children are saf-er when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in thefront seating positions. Never al-low a child to stand up or kneel onthe seat.

the REAR seat properly restrat all times in a child restraivice or in a seatbelt. The SRbag deploys with considspeed and force and can injeven kill children, especithey are 12 years of age and and are not restrained or imerly restrained. Because chare lighter and weaker adults, their risk being infrom deployment is greater.y NEVER INSTALL A REARW

FACING CHILD SEAT INFRONT SEAT. DOING SO RSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATTHE CHILD BY PLACINGCHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSTHE SRS AIRBAG.y Always use the child safety

whenever a child rides in thseat. Serious injury could rea child accidentally openedoor and fell out. Refer tChild safety locks sectichapter 2.

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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.

Drugs and driving

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

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

A8110BE.book 6 Engine exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)

Drinking and driving

Drunken driving is one of the most

y Never inhale engine exhaust gas.Engine exhaust gas contains car-bon monoxide, a colorless andodorless gas which is dangerous,or even lethal, if inhaled.y Always properly maintain the en-

gine exhaust system to preventengine exhaust gas from enteringthe vehicle.y Never run the engine in a closed

space, such as a garage, exceptfor the brief time needed to drivethe vehicle in or out of it.y 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.y Always keep the front ventilator

inlet grille free from snow, leavesor other obstructions to ensurethat the ventilation system alwaysworks properly.

y If at any time you suspect that ehaust fumes are entering the vehcle, have the problem checkeand corrected as soon as possble. If you must drive under thesconditions, drive only with all widows fully open.y Keep the rear gate closed whi

driving to prevent exhaust gafrom entering the vehicle.

Drinking and then driving is vedangerous. Alcohol in the bloostream delays your reaction and impairs your perception, judgment anattentiveness. If you drive aftdrinking even if you drink just a ltle it will increase the risk of beininvolved in a serious or fatal accdent, injuring or killing yourseyour passengers and others. In adition, if you are injured in the accdent, alcohol may increase the sverity of that injury.Please dont drink and drive.

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Driving with petsUnrestrained pets can interfere with yourdriving and distract your attention fromdriving. 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 longjourney.Check the tire pressure when the tires arecold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust thetire pressures to the values shown on thetire placard.Refer to the Tires and wheels section in

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A8110BE.book 7 to 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.

Car phone/cell phone adriving

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 moother than with genuine Sparts and accessories. Other of modifications could affect itformance, safety or durabilitymay even violate governmentaulations. In addition, damage oformance problems resultingmodification may not be counder warranties.

Do not use a car phone/cell pwhile driving; it may distract yotention from driving and can lan accident. If you use a car pcell phone, pull off the road anin a safe place before usingphone. In some States/Provonly hands-free phones may lbe used while driving.

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California proposition 65 warning

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 causetread 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 wearcontain 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

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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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1) Headlight switch (page 3-17)2) Replacing bulbs (page 11-44)3) Engine hood (page 11-4)4) Wiper switch (page 3-22)5) Roof rails (page 8-13)6) Door locks (page 2-4)7) Tire pressure (page 11-31)8) Flat tires (page 9-3)9) Tire chains (page 8-10)10) Front fog light button (page 3-20)11) Tie-down/Towing hooks (page 9-11)

A8110BE.book 10 Illustrated index

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1) Rear window defogger button (page 3-24)

2) Rear gate (page 2-20)3) Child safety locks (page 2-17)4) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)5) Tie-down/Towing hook (page 9-11)

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

2) Seatbelt (page 1-10)3) Moonroof (page 2-21)4) Parking brake lever (page 7-20)5) Front seat (page 1-2)6) Rear seat (page 1-7)

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1) Cup holder (page 6-7)2) Center console (page 6-4)3) Glove box (page 6-4)4) Front power supply socket (page 6-8)5) Pocket (if equipped) (page 6-7)

AUX unit (if equipped) (page 6-8)

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1) Door locks (page 2-4)2) Outside mirror switch (page 3-27)3) Light control lever (page 3-17)4) Combination meter (page 3-6)5) Wiper control lever (page 3-21)6) Hazard warning flasher switch (page

3-6)7) Audio (page 5-1)8) Gear shift lever (MT) (page 7-9)

Selector lever (AT) (page 7-10)9) Climate control (page 4-1)10) Cruise control (page 7-22)11) Horn (page 3-29)12) SRS airbag (page 1-36)13) Tilt steering (page 3-28)14) Fuse (page 11-41)15) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4)16) Power windows (page 2-18)

A8110BE.book 14 Instrument panel

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1) Parking light switch (page 3-20)2) Windshield wiper (page 3-22)3) Mist (page 3-23)4) Windshield washer (page 3-23)5) Rear window wiper and washer

switch (page 3-23)6) Wiper control lever (page 3-22)7) Illumination brightness control (page

3-19)8) Light control lever (page 3-17)9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-17)10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam

change (page 3-17)11) Turn signal (for lane change) (page 3-

19)12) Turn signal (page 3-19)

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1) Fuel gauge (page 3-7)2) Temperature gauge (page 3-8)3) Speedometer (page 3-6)4) Tachometer (page 3-7)5) Trip meter A/B selection and trip

meter reset knob (page 3-6)6) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-6)7) Outside temperature indicator (page

3-8)8) Select lever position indicator (page

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A8110BE.book 24 T Warning and indicator lightMark Name Page

Seatbelt warning light 3-9

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Front passengers frontal airbag ON indi-cator light

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CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunc-tion indicator lamp

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Charge warning light 3-12

Oil pressure warning light 3-12

AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehi-cles)

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or Brake system warning light 3-1

Door open warning light 3-1

All-Wheel Drive warn-ing light (AT vehicles) 3-1

Low fuel warning light 3-1

Turn signal indicator lights 3-1

High beam indicator light 3-1

Security indicator light (if equipped) 2-3

Cruise control indica-tor light (if equipped) 3-1

Cruise control set indi-cator light (if equipped) 3-1

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Tire changing tools

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1) Jack (page 9-14)2) Jack handle (page 9-14)3) Spare tire (page 9-3)

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1) Cargo area cover (page 6-13)2) Cargo tie-down hook (page 6-14)3) Accessory power outlet (page 6-8)4) Shopping bag hook (page 6-14)

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1Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

ing a booster seat ......................................... 1-30ation of child restraint systems by use of r and tether anchorages (LATCH) ............... 1-32ther anchorages ........................................... 1-34bag (Supplemental Restraint System ) .............................................................. 1-36

le with drivers and front passengers airbags and lap/shoulder restraints ........... 1-36u advanced frontal airbag system .............. 1-40ide airbag (if equipped) ................................ 1-52irbag system monitors ................................. 1-57irbag system servicing ................................ 1-58utions against vehicle modification ............ 1-59

A8110BE.book 1 Front seats .......................................................... 1-2Manual seat ............................................................. 1-3Power seat (if equipped) ........................................ 1-4Lumbar support (Drivers seat only) ..................... 1-5Head restraint adjustment ..................................... 1-6Active head restraint .............................................. 1-6

Seat heater (if equipped) ................................... 1-7Rear seats ........................................................... 1-7

Head restraint adjustment ..................................... 1-8Folding down the rear seatback ............................ 1-9

Armrest (if equipped) ......................................... 1-10Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-10

Seatbelt safety tips ................................................. 1-10Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 1-11Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor

(A/ELR) .................................................................. 1-12Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... 1-12Fastening the seatbelt ............................................ 1-13Seatbelt maintenance ............................................. 1-19

Seatbelt extender ............................................... 1-20Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-21

System monitors .................................................... 1-22System servicing .................................................... 1-23Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-23

Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-24Where to place a child restraint system ............... 1-25Choosing a child restraint system ........................ 1-26Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR

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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 inthe 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.

A8110BE.book 2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbagsFront seats

y Never adjust the seat while driv-ing to avoid the possibility of lossof vehicle control and of personalinjury.y Before adjusting the seat, make

sure the hands and feet of rearseat passengers are clear of theadjusting mechanism.y Seatbelts provide maximum re-

straint when the occupant sitswell 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.

y The SRS airbags deploy with cosiderable speed and force. Occpants who are out of proper postion when the SRS airbag deploycould suffer very serious injurieBecause the SRS airbag needenough space for deployment, thdriver should always sit uprigand well back in the seat as ffrom the steering wheel as praccal while still maintaining full vhicle control and the front passeger should move the seat as fback as possible and sit uprigand well back in the seat.

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T 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.

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A8110BE.book 3 Manual seatT 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.

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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1) Turn the dial backward to lower the seat.2) Turn the dial forward to raise the seat.

Use the adjusting dial to adjust the heightof the seat.

Power seat (if equipped)T Fore and aft adjustment

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Lumbar support (Drivers seat only)

Pull the lever forward or backward.Pulling the lever forward will increase theamount of support for your lower back.

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A8110BE.book 5 down the rear end of the control switch.T Reclining the seatback

To adjust the angle of the seatbacthe control switch forward or back

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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y Each active head restraint is ef-fective only when its height isproperly adjusted and the driver/passenger sits in the correct posi-tion on the seat.y If your vehicle is involved in a

rear-end collision, have an autho-rized SUBARU dealer inspect theactive head restraints.y The active head restraints may

not operate in the event the vehi-cle experiences only a slight im-pact in the rear.y 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.

A8110BE.book 6 Head restraint adjustment

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

The front seats of your vehicle equipped with active head restraints. Tautomatically tilt forward slightly in event the vehicle is struck from the rdecreasing the amount of rearward hmovement and thus reducing the riswhiplash. For maximum effectivenesshead restraint should be adjust so thatcenter of the head restraint is closesthe top of the occupants ears.

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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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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A8110BE.book 7 HI Rapid heatingLO 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.

NOTEUse of the seat heater for a longof time while the engine is not rcan cause battery discharge.

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y There is a possibility that pwith delicate skin may slight burns even at low temtures if he/she uses the seater for a long period of time. using the heater, always beto warn the persons concerny Do not put anything on the

which insulates against such as a blanket, cushiosimilar items. This may causeat heater to overheat.


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T 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, place the head restraint to theclick position. When the rear center seat-ing position is not occupied, lower thehead restraint to improve rearward visibil-

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

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A8110BE.book 8 Head restraint adjustment

T Rear windows side seating posit

To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint dowhile pressing the release button ontop of the seatback.When the seats are not occupied, lothe head restraint to improve rearwardibility.

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.

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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The head restraint is not intended be used at the lowest position. Bfore sitting on the seat, raise thhead restraint to the click positiodepending on your sitting height.

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A8110BE.book 9 Folding down the rear seat-back

1. Lower the head restraints.2. Unlock the seatback by pullinglease knob and then fold the sdown.To return the seatback to its origin

y After returning the rear seatbackto its original position, make cer-tain that the shoulder belts are ful-ly visible.y Never allow passengers to ride on

the folded rear seatback or in thecargo area. Doing so may result inserious injury or death.y Secure lengthy items properly to

prevent them from shooting for-ward and causing serious injuryduring a sudden stop.


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y Put children aged 12 and under inthe rear seat properly restrainedat 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. Consequent-ly, we strongly recommend thatALL children (including those inchild seats and those that haveoutgrown child restraint devices)sit in the REAR seat properly re-strained at all times in a child re-straint device or in a seatbelt,whichever is appropriate for thechilds height and weight.Secure ALL types of child re-straint devices (including forwardfacing child seats) in the REARseats at all times.

A8110BE.book 10 Armrest (if equipped)

To lower the armrest, pull on the top edgeof the armrest.

Seatbelts Seatbelt safety tips

To avoid the possibility of seriousinjury, passengers must never be al-lowed to sit on the center armrestwhile the vehicle is in motion.

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y All persons in the vehicle shoufasten their seatbelts BEFORE thvehicle starts to move. Otherwisthe possibility of serious injubecomes greater in the event ofsudden stop or accident.y All belts should fit snugly in ord

to provide full restraint. Loose fting belts are not as effective preventing or reducing injury.y Each seatbelt is designed to su

port only one person. Never usesingle belt for two or more pesons even children. Otherwisin an accident, serious injury death could result.y Replace all seatbelt assemblie

including retractors and attachinhardware worn by occupants ofvehicle that has been in a seriouaccident. The entire assembshould be replaced even if damage is not obvious.


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cording to accident statistics, children arethe rear seatingtand up

crosseslder beltng posi-ove theelp pro-must belt as low on then of the, a child. Never childs

T Expectant mothers

Expectant mothers also need to use theseatbelts. They should consult their doctorfor specific recommendations. The lapbelt should be worn securely and as lowas possible over the hips, not over thewaist.

Emergency Locking Retrac-tor (ELR)

The drivers seatbelt has an EmergencyLocking Retractor (ELR).The emergency locking retractor allowsnormal body movement but the retractorlocks automatically during a sudden stop,impact or if you pull the belt very quicklyout of the retractor.

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD

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A8110BE.book 11 Your vehicle is equipped with a crashsensing and diagnostic module, which willrecord the use of the seatbelt(s) by thedriver and/or front passenger when any ofthe SRS frontal and side airbags deploys.T Infants or small childrenUse a child restraint system that is suit-able for your vehicle. See information onChild restraint systems in this chapter.T ChildrenIf a child is too big for a child restraint sys-tem, the child should sit in the rear seatand be restrained using the seatbelts. Ac-

safer when properly restrained in seating positions than in the frontpositions. Never allow a child to sor kneel on the seat.If the shoulder portion of the belt the face or neck, adjust the shouanchor height (window-side seatitions only) and then if necessary mchild closer to the belt buckle to hvide a good shoulder belt fit. Care taken to securely place the lap beas possible on the hips and notchilds waist. If the shoulder portiobelt cannot be properly positionedrestraint system should be usedplace the shoulder belt under thearm or behind the childs back.

FACING CHILD SEAT IN THEFRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKSSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TOTHE CHILD BY PLACING THECHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TOTHE SRS AIRBAG. 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 pre-cautions concerning the child re-straint system, see the Child re-straint systems section in thischapter.


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NOTEy If the driver unfastens the seatbelt af-ter fastening, the seatbelt warning de-vice operates as follows according tothe vehicle speed.y 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.y 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 warninglight is flashing.y It is possible to cancel the warningoperation that follows the 6-secondwarning after turning ON the ignitionswitch. When the ignition switch isturned ON next time, however, thecomplete sequence of warning opera-tion resumes. For further details aboutcanceling the warning operation,please contact your SUBARU dealer.

A8110BE.book 12 Automatic/Emergency Lock-ing Retractor (A/ELR)

Each passengers seatbelt has an Auto-matic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/Emergency LockingRetractor normally functions as an Emer-gency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR has an additional locking mode Au-tomatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode in-tended to secure a child restraint system.When the seatbelt is once drawn out com-pletely and is then retracted even slightly,the retractor locks the seatbelt in that po-sition and the seatbelt cannot be extend-ed. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will beheard which indicate the retractor func-tions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is re-tracted fully, the ALR mode is released.When securing a child restraint system onthe rear seats by the use of the seatbelt,the seatbelt must be changed over to theAutomatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.When the child restraint system is re-moved, make sure that the seatbelt re-tracts fully and the retractor returned tothe Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)mode.For instructions on how to convert the re-tractor to the ALR mode and restore it tothe ELR mode, see the Child restraint

systems section in this chapter.

Seatbelt warning light and chime

Your vehicle is equipped with a seatwarning device at the drivers seat, asquired by current safety standards. This a seatbelt warning light in the combtion meter.If the driver has not yet fastened the sbelt when the ignition switch is turnethe ON position, the seatbelt warnlight will flash for 6 seconds, to warn the seatbelt is unfastened. If the drivseatbelt is not fastened, a chime will asound simultaneously.If the drivers seatbelt is still not faste6 seconds later, the warning light willmain lit for 15 seconds. If the drivers sbelt is still not fastened even 15 secolater (21 seconds after turning ON thenition switch), the warning lights will anate between flashing and steady illunation at 15-second intervals, and chime will sound while the warning lighflashing.Alternate flashing and steady illuminaof the warning lights and sounding ofchime will continue until the driver fastthe seatbelt.


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Fastening the seatbelt

T Front seatbelts1. Adjust the seat position:Drivers seat: Adjust the seatback to theupright position. Move the seat as far fromthe steering wheel as practical while stillmaintaining 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.

y Do not put cushions or any otherts and If youer thelidingill in- in se-.

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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.

A8110BE.book 13 y Never use a belt that is twisted orreversed. In an accident, this canincrease the risk or severity of in-jury.y 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.

y Seatbelts provide maximum re-straint when the occupant sitswell 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.

materials between occupanseatbacks or seat cushions.do so, the risk of sliding undlap belt and of the lap belt sup over the abdomen wcrease, and both can resultrious internal injury or death

Never place the shoulder belt the arm or behind the back. If cident occurs, this can increarisk or severity of injury.


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V 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.

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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 mayresult in neck injury during suddenbraking or in a collision.

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A8110BE.book 14 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.

V Adjusting the front seat shouldebelt anchor height

The shoulder belt anchor height shouldadjusted to the position best suited fordriver/front passenger. To lower the anchor height, push thelease button and slide the anchor dowTo raise the anchor height, slide the chor up. Pull down on the anchor to msure that it is locked in place.Always adjust the anchor height so the shoulder belt passes over the midof the shoulder without touching the ne

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T Rear seatbelts (except rear center

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V Adjusting the rear seat shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating positions only)

The shoulder belt anchor height should beadjusted to the position best suited foryou. 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 middleof the shoulder without touching the neck.

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A8110BE.book 15 seatbelt)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.

4. To make the lap part tight, puthe shoulder belt. 5. Place the lap belt as low as posyour hips, not on your waist.

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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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A8110BE.book 16 V 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.

T Rear center seatbelt

1) Center seatbelt tongue plate2) Connector (tongue)3) Connector (buckle)4) Center seatbelt buckle

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 mayresult in neck injury during suddenbraking or in a collision.

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plate rearward.

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comfort guide located beside the head re-straint.

4. 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.

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A8110BE.book 17 0

Rear center seatbelt is stowed in the re-cess of the ceiling.1. Remove the connector (tongue) platefrom the slot located at the front of the re-cess by pulling the connector (tongue)

2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly foverhead retractor.

1) Seatbelt comfort guide3. Pass the seatbelt through the

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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A8110BE.book 18 5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plateinto the center seatbelt buckle markedCENTER on the left-hand side until itclicks.

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

7. Place the lap belt as low as possibleyour hips, not on your waist.V Unfastening the seatbelt

Push the release button of the ceseatbelt buckle (on the left-hand sideunfasten the seatbelt.NOTEWhen the seatback is folded downgreater cargo area, it is necessarydisconnect the connector.

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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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y Keep the belts free of polishes,oils, chemicals and particularlybattery acid.y Never attempt to make modifica-

tions or changes that will preventthe seatbelt from operating prop-erly.

A8110BE.book 19 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. Neatly store the tongue platesin the recess on the ceiling and then insertthe connector (tongue) plate into the slotlocated at the front of the recess.

Seatbelt maintenanceTo clean the seatbelts, use a mand lukewarm water. Never bleacthe belts because this could serio

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y Do not allow the retractor up the seatbelt too quickly. Owise, the metal tongue platehit against the trim, resultdamaged trim.y Have the seatbelt fully roll

so that the tongue plates arely stored. A hanging tonguecan swing and hit against thduring driving, causing damthe trim.


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

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A8110BE.book 20 Seatbelt extenderIf 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 yourvehicle. 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

Be sure to observe the followingwhen using the seatbelt extender.

Failure to follow these instructionand warnings could reduce the efectiveness of the seatbelt and rsult in more serious injury in thevent of a collision.y Never use the extender when th

belt itself is long enough to permit to be buckled properly. If remoal of heavy clothing is all that needed to permit the seatbelt be buckled properly, remove thheavy clothing and do not use thextender.y Do not use the extender if th

buckle of the extender rests ovthe abdomen.y Do not let someone else use th

extender. Use of an extendwhen it is not needed could rduce the effectiveness of the seabelt and result in more serious ijury in the event of a collision.y Use the extender only for the fro

seatbelts and only for the modfor which it was originally provied. Never use the extender for threar seatbelts or for a differemodel.


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Front seatbelt pretensioners tractor to take up the slack so that the beltnt seat

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RU dealer. When replacing seatbelt re-tractor assemblies, use only genuineSUBARU parts.y If either front seatbelt does not re-tract or cannot be pulled out due to amalfunction or activation of the preten-sioner, contact your SUBARU dealer assoon as possible.y If the front seatbelt retractor assem-bly or surrounding area has been dam-aged, contact your SUBARU dealer assoon as possible.y When you sell your vehicle, we urgeyou to explain to the buyer that it hasseatbelt pretensioners by alerting himto the contents of this section.

y To obtain maximum protection,the occupants should sit in an up-right position with their seatbeltsproperly fastened. Refer to theSeatbelts section in this chap-ter.

A8110BE.book 21 The drivers and front passengers seat-belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. Theseatbelt pretensioners are designed to beactivated in the event of an accident in-volving a moderate to severe frontal colli-sion.Also, the seatbelt pretensioners are de-signed to be activated in the event of anaccident involving a moderate to severeside impact collision.The pretensioner sensor also serves asthe frontal and side SRS airbag sensors. Ifthe sensors detect a certain predeter-mined amount of force during a frontal col-lision or a side impact collision, the frontseatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the re-

more effectively restrains the frooccupant.When a seatbelt pretensioner is acan operating noise will be heardsmall amount of smoke will be reThese occurrences are normal harmful. This smoke does not infire in the vehicle.Once the seatbelt pretensioner hactivated, the seatbelt retractor locked. Consequently, the seatbnot be pulled out and retracted anfore must be replaced.NOTEy Seatbelt pretensioners are signed to activate in minor fropacts, in minor side impacts orimpacts or in roll-over accidenty The drivers seat and passseat pretensioners and frontal Sbag operate simultaneously.y The drivers and passengerbelt pretensioners and the SRairbag operate simultaneously.y Pretensioners are designed ttion on a one-time-only basisevent that a pretensioner is acboth the drivers and front passseatbelt retractor assemblies mreplaced only by an authorized

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sensors)y Frontal airbag module (Drivers side)y Frontal airbag module (Front passen-gers side)y Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right-hand side)y Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left-hand side)y Side airbag module (Drivers side)y Side airbag module (Front passengersside)y Seatbelt pretensioner (Drivers side)y Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passen-gers side)y Seatbelt buckle switch (Drivers side)y Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passen-gers side)y Drivers seat position sensory Front passengers seatbelt tension sen-sor (if equipped)y Front passengers occupant detectionsystem weight sensory Front passengers occupant detectioncontrol moduley Front passengers frontal airbag ONand OFF indicatory All related wiring

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A diagnostic system continually monithe readiness of the seatbelt pretensiowhile the vehicle is being driven. The sbelt pretensioners share the control mule with the SRS airbag system. Thfore, if any malfunction occurs in a sbelt pretensioner, the SRS airbag syswarning light will illuminate. The SRSbag system warning light will show norsystem operation by lighting for apprmately 6 seconds when the ignition swis turned to the ON position.The following components are monitoby the indicator:y Front sub sensor (Right-hand side)y Front sub sensor (Left-hand side)y Airbag control module (including imp

y Do not modify, remove or strikethe front seatbelt retractor assem-blies or surrounding area. Thiscould result in accidental activa-tion of the seatbelt pretensionersor could make the system inoper-ative, possibly resulting in seri-ous injury. Seatbelt pretensionershave no user-serviceable parts.For required servicing of frontseatbelt retractors equipped withseatbelt pretensioners, see yournearest SUBARU dealer.y 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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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 assoon as possible.

Precautions against vehicle modification

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

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The front sub sensors are locatednear the bottom of the radiator andthe side airbag sensor is located in-side each center pillar and the SRSairbag control module including theimpact sensors is located under thecenter console. If you need serviceor repair in those areas or near thefront seatbelt retractors, we recom-mend that you have an authorizedSUBARU dealer perform the work.

A8110BE.book 23 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 SRSairbags will not operate properly inthe event of a collision, which mayincrease the risk of injury.y Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing lighty No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch isfirst turned to the ON positiony Continuous illumination of the

warning lighty Illumination of the warning light

while driving

y When discarding a seatbelt rtor assembly or scrapping ttire vehicle damaged by asion, consult your SUBARUer.

y Tampering with or disconnthe systems wiring could reaccidental activation of thebelt pretensioner and/or SRbag or could make the systoperative, which may resultrious injury. The wiring harnof the seatbelt pretensioneSRS airbag systems are cowith yellow insulation anconnectors of the system alow for easy identification. Duse electrical test equipmeany circuit related to the sepretensioner and SRS airbatems. For required servicithe seatbelt pretensioneryour nearest SUBARU deale


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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 frontseating 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.607

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Infants and small children should alwbe placed in an infant or child restrsystem in the rear seat while riding invehicle. You should use an infant or crestraint system that meets Federal MVehicle Safety Standards or Canada tor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compble with your vehicle and is appropriatethe childs age and size. All child restrsystems are designed to be secured inhicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt tion of a lap/shoulder belt (except thcovered under the section in this manentitled Installation of child restraint stems by use of lower and tether anchoes (LATCH)).

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

(bush bar, winches, snow plow,skid plate, etc.) other than genu-ine SUBARU accessory parts tothe front end.y Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.y Installation of a tire of different

size 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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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

ly re-llow an anyill be stopjured

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The following are SUBARUs recdations on where to place a child system in your vehicle.

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 thepassenger 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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Children should be properstrained at all times. Never achild to stand up, or to kneel oseat. Unrestrained children wthrown forward during suddenor in an accident and can be inseriously.Additionally, children standinor kneeling on or in front of theseat are exposed another sedanger. Since the SRS airbaploys with considerable speeforce, the child could be injueven killed.


Choosing a child restraint system

Choose a child restraint system that is ap-propriate for the childs age and size(weight and height) in order to provide the

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SINCE YOUR VEHICLE ISEQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGERSSRS AIRBAG, NEVER INSTALL AREARWARD FACING CHILD SAFE-TY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSEN-GERS SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SE-RIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THECHILD BY PLACING THE CHILDSHEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRSAIRBAG.

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A8110BE.book 26 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.

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.

Consequently, be sure to secuALL types of child restraint device(including forward facing chiseats) in the REAR seats at all timeYou should choose a restraint dvice which is appropriate for thchilds age, height and weight. Acording to accident statistics, chdren are safer when properly rstrained in the rear seating postions than in the front seating postions.

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child with proper protection. The child re- Installing child restraint sys-lt

T Installing a rearward 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-

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

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A8110BE.book 27 straint system should meet all applicablerequirements of Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards for United States orCanada Motor Vehicle Safety Standardsfor Canada. It can be identified by lookingfor the label on the child restraint systemor the manufactures statement of compli-ance in the document attached to the sys-tem. Also it is important for you to makesure that the child restraint system is com-patible with the vehicle in which it will beused.

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y Child restraint systems andbelts can become hot in a vthat has been closed up in weather; they could burn achild. Check the child ressystem before you place a cit.y Do not leave an unsecured

restraint system in your veUnsecured child restrainttems can be thrown around of the vehicle in a suddenturn or accident; they can and injure vehicle occupanwell as result in serious injurdeath to the child.


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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 ELRmode.

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

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A8110BE.book 28 ing the instructions provided by its manu-facturer.3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckleuntil you hear a click.

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. Push and pull the child restraint sysforward and from side to side to checkis firmly secured.Sometime a child restraint can be mfirmly secured by pushing it down intoseat cushion and then tightening the sbelt.7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the to confirm that it cannot be pulled out (Aproperly functioning).

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ELR function of the retractor. That

lt. the re-er fromr (ELR)r (ALR) rewindwinding, the re-

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 morefirmly 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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A8110BE.book 29 function is restored by allowing theseatbelt to retract fully.T 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.

4. Take up the slack in the lap be5. Pull out the seatbelt fully fromtractor to change the retractor ovthe Emergency Locking Retractoto the Automatic Locking Retractofunction. Then, allow the belt tointo the retractor. As the belt is reclicks will be heard which indicatetractor functions as ALR.

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y Do not leave an unsecured childrestraint system in your vehicle.Unsecured child restraint sys-tems can be thrown around insideof the vehicle in a sudden stop,turn or accident; they can strikeand injure vehicle occupants aswell as result in serious injuries ordeath to the child.

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

A8110BE.book 30 8. If the child restraint system requires atop tether, latch the hook onto the top teth-er anchor and tighten the top tether. Seethe Top tether anchorages for additionalinstructions.

9. To remove the child restraint system,

press the release button on the seatbuckle and allow the belt to retract cpletely. The belt will return to the Emode. Unhook the top tether hook fthe top tether anchor.

NOTEWhen the child restraint system islonger in use, remove it and restoreELR function of the retractor. Tfunction is restored by allowing seatbelt to retract fully.

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y The seatbelt should fit snugly inorder to provide full restraint.Loose fitting belts are not as ef-fective in preventing or reducinginjury.y 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.y 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.

A8110BE.book 31 1. Place the booster seat in the rear seat-ing position and sit the child on it. Thechild should sit well back on the boosterseat.2. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the booster seat and the childfollowing 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, prelease button on the seatbelt bucallow the belt to retract.

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y Never use a belt that is twisreversed. In an accident, thincrease the risk or severityjury to the child.y Never place the shoulder be

der the childs arm or behinchilds back. If an accidencurs, this can increase the rseverity of injury to the child


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The lower and tether anchorages aresometimes referred to as the LATCH sys-tem (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-dren).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 anchor bar is located where the seatcushion meets the seatback.

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A8110BE.book 32 Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH)

Some types of child restraint systems be installed on the rear seat of your vcle without use of the seatbelts. Such crestraint systems are secured to the dignated anchorages provided on the vcle body.

y Child restraint systems and seat-belts can become hot in a vehiclethat has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could burn a smallchild. Check the child restraintsystem before you place a child init.y Do not leave an unsecured child

restraint system in your vehicle.Unsecured child restraint sys-tems can be thrown around insideof the vehicle in a sudden stop,turn or accident; they can strikeand injure vehicle occupants aswell as result in serious injuries ordeath to the child.

When you install a child restraisystem, follow the manufacturerinstructions supplied with it. Aftinstalling the child restraint systemcheck to ensure that it is held scurely in position. If it is not hetight and secure, the danger of yochild suffering personal injury in thevent of an accident may be icreased.

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dicate the positions of the lower anchorag-

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2. While following the instructions sup-plied by the child restraint system manu-facturer, connect the lower hooks onto thelower anchorages located at markson the bottom of the rear seatback. Whenthe hooks are connected, make sure theadjacent seatbelts are not caught.

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A8110BE.book 33 The tether anchorages (upper anchorag-es) are provided for all the seating posi-tions (center and both window-side ones)of the rear seat.

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

es (bars).

Each lower anchorage is locatedthe seat cushion meets the seatba1. Use the marks to locatelower anchorages (bars) for the where you want to install the child system.

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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.

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A8110BE.book 34 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-ages.

5. Before seating a child in the childstraint system, try to move seat back forth and left and right to verify that held securely in position.6. To remove the child restraint systfollow the reverse procedures of instation.If you have any question concerning type of child restraint system, ask ySUBARU dealer.

Top tether anchoragesYour vehicle is equipped with three tether anchorages so that a child restrsystem having a top tether can bestalled in the rear seat. When installinchild restraint system using top tetproceed as follows, while observing the

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T Anchorage location Open the cover flaps to use the tether an-

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2. Open the cover flaps to use the an-chorages. Fasten the top tether hook ofthe child restraint system to the appropri-ate top tether anchorage.

3. Tighten the top tether securely.

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A8110BE.book 35 1) For left seat2) For center seat3) For right seat

Three upper anchorages are installed onthe rear edge of the roof.

chorages.T To hook the top tether

1. Remove the head restraint at ting position where the child restratem has been installed with the lochorages or seatbelt; lift up the hstraint while pressing the releaseStore the head restraint in the carAvoid placing the head restrainpassenger compartment to prevenbeing thrown around in the pacompartment in a sudden stop orturn.

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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.

y 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 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 combinationwith 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 precautionsconcerning the seatbelt system,see the Seatbelts section in thischapter.

A8110BE.book 36 *SRS airbag (SupplementaRestraint System airbag)*SRS: This stands for supplementalstraint system. This name is used cause the airbag system supplementsvehicles seatbelts.Your vehicle is equipped with a crsensing and diagnostic module, whichrecord the use of the seatbelt(s) by driver and/or front passenger when anthe SRS frontal and side airbags deplo

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

Your vehicle is equipped with a supmental restraint system in addition tlap/shoulder belt at each front seatingsition.The supplemental restraint system (Sconsists of two airbag (drivers and fpassengers frontal airbags) or four bags (drivers and front passengers frtal airbags and drivers and front passgers side airbags).These SRS airbags are designed oas a supplement to the primary protion provided by the seatbelt.

Always remove the head restraintwhen mounting a child restraint sys-tem with a top tether. Otherwise, itmay not be possible to fasten thetop tether tightly.


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y Do not sit or lean unnecessarily y The SRS airbags deploy with con-Occu- posi-ploys

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y Put children aged 12 and under inthe rear seat properly restrainedat 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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A8110BE.book 37 close 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 closeto 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.

siderable speed and force. pants who are out of propertion when the SRS airbag decould suffer very serious inBecause the SRS airbag enough space for deploymedriver should always sit uand well back in the seat from the steering wheel as pcal while still maintaining fhicle control and the front pager should move the seat back as possible and sit uand well back in the seat.y Do not place any objects o

near the SRS airbag cover tween you and the SRS airbthe SRS airbag deploys, thojects could interfere with itser operation and could bepelled inside the vehiclecause injury.


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A8110BE.book 38 NOTEWhen you sell your vehicle, we uyou to explain to the buyer that iequipped with SRS airbags by alerthim or her to the applicable sectionthis Owners Manual.

Consequently, 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. y NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD

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

y Never allow a child to stand up, to kneel on the front passengerseat, or never hold a child on yolap or in your arms. The SRS abag deploys with con

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