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Combination lights ..................................................... 11-47
Differential gear oil level ............................................. 11-22
Gate .................................................................... 2-20, 9-13
Seats .............................................................................. 1-7
Viscous limited slip differential (LSD) ........................... 7-15Rear window
Defogger button ........................................................... 3-24
Wiper and washer switch ............................................. 3-23
Wiper blade ................................................................ 11-38
Remote keyless entry system ............................................. 2-614-6 Index
Replacing
Air cleaner element .................................................... 11-15
Battery (remote keyless entry) ....................................... 2-8
Bulbs ......................................................................... 11-44
Transmitters ................................................................... 2-9
Rocking the vehicle .......................................................... 8-11
Roof rail and crossbar ...................................................... 8-13Safety
Precautions when driving .................................................. 4
Symbol .............................................................................. 2
Warnings ........................................................................... 2
Seat height adjustment (drivers seat) ................................. 1-4
Seatbelt .................................................................................. 4
Extender ...................................................................... 1-20
Maintenance ................................................................ 1-19
Pretensioners .............................................................. 1-21
Safety tips .................................................................... 1-10
Warning light and chime ....................................... 1-12, 3-9
Seatbelts .......................................................................... 1-10
SeatsFabric .......................................................................... 10-4
Heater ............................................................................ 1-7
Selector lever (AT vehicles) ............................................. 7-11
Self-leveling rear suspension ........................................... 7-25
Shift lock release .............................................................. 7-14
Shift position indicator ...................................................... 3-15
Shopping bag hook .......................................................... 6-14
Snow tires ........................................................................ 8-10
Snowy and icy roads .......................................................... 8-9
Spark plugs .................................................................... 11-17Specifications ................................................................... 12-2
Speedometer ...................................................................... 3-6
SRSAirbag system warning light ......................................... 3-10
Frontal airbag ............................................................... 1-40
Side airbag ................................................................... 1-52
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ... 4, 1-36
Steering wheelPower ........................................................................... 7-15
Tilt wheel ...................................................................... 3-28
Storage compartments ....................................................... 6-4
Sun visors ........................................................................... 6-3
Supplemental Restraint System airbag ............................ 1-36
Synthetic leather upholstery ............................................. 10-5Tachometer ........................................................................ 3-7
Temperature gauge ............................................................ 3-8
Temperature warning (AT OIL TEMP) .............................. 3-12
Tie-down hooks ................................................................ 9-11
Tilt steering wheel ............................................................. 3-28
TireChains .......................................................................... 8-10
Inspection .................................................................. 11-30
Pressures and wear ................................................... 11-31
Replacement .............................................................. 11-34
Rotation ..................................................................... 11-34
Types ......................................................................... 11-30
Top tether anchorages ..................................................... 1-34
Towing .............................................................................. 9-10
All wheels on the ground ............................................. 9-12
Flat-bed truck ............................................................... 9-12Index 14-7
Low fuel ........................................................................ 3-14
Oil pressure .................................................................. 3-12
Seatbelt ................................................................. 1-12, 3-9
SRS airbag system ...................................................... 3-10
Warranties and maintenance ............................................ 8-18
Washing ............................................................................ 10-2
Waxing and polishing ........................................................ 10-3
Wear indicators ............................................................... 11-33
WheelAlignment ..................................................................... 12-5
Aluminum ................................................................... 11-35
Balance ...................................................................... 11-32
Replacement .............................................................. 11-35
Windows ........................................................................... 2-18
WindshieldWasher fluid ............................................................... 11-35
Wiper and washer switches ......................................... 3-22
Wiper deicer ................................................................. 3-24Windshield wiper blades
Replacement .............................................................. 11-37
Winter driving ...................................................................... 8-7
Wiper and washer ............................................................. 3-21Trailer
Connecting .................................................................. 8-16
Hitch ................................................................... 8-16, 8-21
Towing ......................................................................... 8-18
Towing tips .................................................................. 8-23
Turn signal indicator lights ................................................ 3-15
Turn signal lever ............................................................... 3-19Under-floor storage compartment ..................................... 6-15
Valet mode ....................................................................... 2-15
Vanity mirror ....................................................................... 6-3
VehicleCapacity weight ........................................................... 8-12
Identification .............................................................. 12-10
Symbols ............................................................................ 3
Ventilator ............................................................................ 4-2Warning and indicator lights ............................................... 3-9
Warning lightsABS ............................................................................. 3-13
All-Wheel Drive ............................................................ 3-15
Anti-lock Brake system ................................................ 3-13
AT OIL TEMPerature ................................................... 3-12
Brake system ............................................................... 3-13
Charge ......................................................................... 3-12
CHECK ENGINE ......................................................... 3-11
Door open .................................................................... 3-143
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GAS STATION REFERENCE
Fuel: (cid:84) Non-turbo models Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. (cid:84) Turbo models Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available, regular un- leaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be tem- porarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveability, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline. (cid:132) Fuel octane rating This octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Mo- tor numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock Index
(AKI). Refer to “Fuel” section in this manual.
Fuel capacity: 15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)
Engine oil: Use only API classification SM with the words “ENERGY CON- SERVING” and the ILSAC certification mark (starburst mark) dis- played on the container (ILSAC GF-4).
Engine oil capacity: 4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Cold tire pressure:
Tire size Wheel size Pressure
Temporary spare tire
Front
Rear
Size Pressure
Light load Full load Light load Full load Trailer towing
P215/60R16 94H
16 (cid:117) 61/2 JJ or 16 (cid:117) 61/2 J
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2) 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2) 28 psi (190 kPa, 1.9 kgf/cm2) 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2) 41 psi (280 kPa, 2.8 kgf/cm2)
P215/55R17 93H
17 (cid:117) 7 JJ
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 30 psi (210 kPa, 2.1 kgf/cm2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2) 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm2)
T135/80D16
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2)
NOTE For the Canada specification non-turbo models, there is a conventional tire installed under the floor of the cargo area.
Foreword
Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner’s Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner’s Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. The information, specifications and illustrations found in this 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 Owner’s Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle.
Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein.
FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN
is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
© copyright 2006 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.
This manual describes the following vehicle types.
* The illustrated vehicle is one of the FORESTER series.
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Warranties
(cid:84) 2.5XT (Canada model only)
2.5XT models are equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) head- lights that contain mercury. For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle dis- posal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of the HID head- lights as hazardous waste.
(cid:84) All models except Canada model
2.5XT
This vehicle does not contain mer- cury devices or parts.
(cid:132) Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties:
(cid:121) SUBARU Limited Warranty (cid:121) Emission Control Systems Warranty (cid:121) Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the “Warranty and Maintenance Booklet”. Please read these warranties carefully.
(cid:132) Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties:
(cid:121) SUBARU Limited Warranty (cid:121) Anti-Corrosion Warranty (cid:121) Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the War- ranty and Service Booklet. Please read these warranties carefully.
How to use this Owner’s Manual
(cid:132) Using your Owner’s Manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, fol- low the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle.
This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the infor- mation you want.
Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS air- bags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precau- tions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the opera- tion of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to operate
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the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and ex- plains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running prop- erly. Chapter 12: Specifications This chapter informs you about dimension and capacities of your SUBARU. Chapter 13: Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
This chapter informs you about Uniform tire quality grading standards and Report- ing safety defects. Chapter 14: Index This is an alphabetical listing of all that’s in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
(cid:132) Safety warnings You 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 to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual careful- ly in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safe- ly.
A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehi- cle, or both, could result if the cau- tion is ignored.
NOTE A NOTE gives information or sugges- tions how to make better use of your vehicle.
(cid:132) Safety symbol
000013
You will find a circle with a slash through it in this manual. This symbol means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”, depending upon the context.
Mark
Name
Mark
Name
Vehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Mark
Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Power door lock
Passenger’s windows lock
Fuel
Front fog lights
Parking lights
Child restraint top tether an- chorages
Child restraint lower anchor- ages
Horn
Windshield wiper deicer
Wiper intermittent
Windshield washer
Windshield wiper mist (for single wipe)
Rear window wiper
Hazard warning flasher
Rear window washer
Engine hood
Seat heater
Lights
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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Mark
Name
Rear window defogger
Safety precautions when driving
(cid:132) Seatbelt and SRS airbag
Air recirculation
Engine oil
Washer
Door lock (Transmitter)
Door unlock (Transmitter)
(cid:121) All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
(cid:121) To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driv- er and all passengers in the vehi- cle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protec- tion in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the ve- hicle has the SRS airbag.
(cid:121) The SRS airbags deploy with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper posi- tion when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practi- cal while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passen- ger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
Carefully read the sections “Seatbelts” and “*SRS airbag (Supplemental Re- straint System airbag)” in chapter 1 of this Owner’s Manual for instructions and pre- cautions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
(cid:132) Child safety
(cid:121) Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle.
for
is appropriate
(cid:121) While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which the child’s age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained us- ing the seatbelts. According to ac- cident statistics, children are saf- er when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never al- low a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.
(cid:121) Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint de- vice or in a seatbelt. The SRS air- bag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improp- erly restrained. Because children are than adults, their risk being injured from deployment is greater.
lighter and weaker
(cid:121) NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
(cid:121) Always use the child safety locks whenever a child rides in the rear seat. Serious injury could result if a child accidentally opened the door and fell out. Refer to the “Child safety locks” section in chapter 2.
(cid:121) Always lock the passenger’s win- dows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child op- erating the power window. Refer to the “Windows” section in chap- ter 2.
(cid:121) Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could acci- dentally injure themselves or oth- ers through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sun- ny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them.
Carefully read the sections “Child restraint systems”,“*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)”, and “Seatbelts” in chapter 1 of this Owner’s Manual for in- structions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.
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(cid:132) Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
(cid:121) 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.
(cid:121) Always properly maintain the en- gine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
(cid:121) Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it.
(cid:121) 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 fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. (cid:121) Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly.
(cid:121) If at any time you suspect that ex- haust fumes are entering the vehi- cle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possi- ble. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all win- dows fully open.
(cid:121) Keep the rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle.
(cid:132) Drinking and driving
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the blood- stream delays your reaction and im- pairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking – even if you drink just a lit- tle – it will increase the risk of being involved 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- verity of that injury. Please don’t drink and drive.
Drunken driving is one of the most fre-
quent causes of accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up com- pletely before getting behind the wheel.
(cid:132) Drugs and driving
There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and at- tentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers’ and other persons’ risk of being involved in a serious or fa- tal accident.
If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the liter- ature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive af- ter taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you
have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor.
Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs.
(cid:132) Driving when tired or sleepy
When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentive- ness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your pas- sengers’ and other persons’ chanc- es of being involved in a serious ac- cident may increase.
Please do not continue to drive but in- stead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh your- self before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driv- ing with others.
(cid:132) Modification of your vehicle
Your vehicle should not be modified other than with genuine Subaru parts and accessories. Other types of modifications could affect its per- formance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental reg- ulations. In addition, damage or per- formance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties.
(cid:132) Car phone/cell phone and
driving
Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your at- tention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/ cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe place before using your phone. In some States/Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving.
(cid:132) Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unre- strained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be prop- erly restrained in your vehicle. Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seat- belt through the carrier’s handle. Never re- strain pets or pet carriers in the front pas- senger’s seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop.
(cid:132) Tire pressures Check and, if necessary, adjust the pres- sure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey.
Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard.
Refer to the “Tires and wheels” section in
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chapter 11 for detailed information.
Driving at high speeds with exces- sively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp in- crease in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehi- cle control could lead to an acci- dent.
(cid:132) California proposition 65
warning
Engine exhaust, some of its constit- uents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addi- tion, certain fluids in vehicles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause can- cer and birth defects or other repro- ductive harm.
Table of contents
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Keys and doors
Instruments and controls
Climate control
Audio
Interior equipment
Starting and operating
Driving tips
In case of emergency
Appearance care
Maintenance and service
Specifications
Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
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Illustrated index
(cid:132) Exterior
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)
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10
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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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(cid:132) Interior (cid:84) Passenger compartment area
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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4 5
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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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(cid:132) Instrument panel
6 7
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)
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
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(cid:132) Light control and wiper control levers/switches
12
10
11
15
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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(cid:132) Combination meter (cid:84) U.S.-spec. models (cid:86) AT vehicles
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
3-15)
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000248
XT
1
000227
X, XS, L.L.Bean
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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
3-15)
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(cid:86) MT vehicles
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)
XT
000126
1
X, XS, L.L.Bean
000228
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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)
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(cid:84) Canada-spec. models (cid:86) AT vehicles
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
3-15)
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XT
1
6 5
000129
X, XS, L.L.Bean
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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
3-15)
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(cid:86) MT vehicles
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)
XT
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1
000131
X, XS, L.L.Bean
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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)
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(cid:84) Warning and indicator light
Mark
Name
Page
or
or
Seatbelt warning light
3-9
SRS airbag system warning light
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indi- cator light
Front passenger’s frontal airbag OFF in- dicator light
CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunc- tion indicator lamp
3-10
3-11
3-11
3-11
Charge warning light
3-12
Oil pressure warning light
AT OIL temperature warning light (AT vehi- cles)
3-12
3-12
or
ABS warning light
3-13
Mark
Name
or Brake system warning
light
Door open warning light
All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light (AT vehicles)
Page
3-13
3-14
3-15
Low fuel warning light
3-14
Turn signal indicator lights
High beam indicator light
Security indicator light (if equipped)
Cruise control indica- tor light (if equipped)
Cruise control set indi- cator light (if equipped)
3-15
3-15
2-3
3-15
3-16
(cid:132) Tire changing tools
25
Jack (page 9-14) Jack handle (page 9-14)
1) 2) 3) Spare tire (page 9-3)
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(cid:132) Cargo area cover
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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1-32
1-34Installing a booster seat ......................................... Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ............... Top tether anchorages ........................................... *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System
airbag) .............................................................. 1-36
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’sSRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints ........... Subaru advanced frontal airbag system .............. SRS side airbag (if equipped) ................................ SRS airbag system monitors ................................. SRS airbag system servicing ................................ Precautions against vehicle modification ............
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1-40
1-52
1-57
1-58
1-59Front seats .......................................................... Manual seat ............................................................. Power seat (if equipped) ........................................ Lumbar support (Driver’s seat only) ..................... Head restraint adjustment ..................................... Active head restraint .............................................. Seat heater (if equipped) ................................... Rear seats ........................................................... Head restraint adjustment ..................................... Folding down the rear seatback ............................
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1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-6
1-7
1-7
1-8
1-9
Armrest (if equipped) ......................................... 1-10
Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-10
1-10
1-11Seatbelt safety tips ................................................. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) .................................................................. Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... Fastening the seatbelt ............................................ Seatbelt maintenance .............................................
1-12
1-12
1-13
1-19
Seatbelt extender ............................................... 1-20
Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-21
1-22
1-23
1-23
Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-24
1-25
1-26System monitors .................................................... System servicing .................................................... Precautions against vehicle modification ............
Where to place a child restraint system ............... Choosing a child restraint system ........................ Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR
seatbelt ..................................................................
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Front seats
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(cid:121) Never adjust the seat while driv- ing to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.
(cid:121) Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism.
(cid:121) Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the up- right position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
(cid:121) The SRS airbags deploy with con- siderable speed and force. Occu- pants who are out of proper posi- tion when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practi- cal while still maintaining full ve- hicle control and the front passen- ger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat.
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Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because chil- dren are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. Conse- quently, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have out- grown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appro- priate for the child’s age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. INSTALL A REARWARD NEVER FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly 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.
(cid:132) Manual seat (cid:84) Fore and aft adjustment
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Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the le- ver and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place.
(cid:84) Reclining the seatback
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Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback 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 position can spring back upward with force when released. When operating the reclining le- ver to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually.
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To prevent the passenger from slid- ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the ve- hicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious inter- nal injury or death.
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(cid:84) Seat height adjustment (Driver’s
seat only)
(cid:132) Power seat (if equipped) (cid:84) Fore and aft adjustment
(cid:84) Seat cushion angle adjustment
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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 height of the seat.
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To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or back- ward.
To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch. (cid:84) Seat height adjustment
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To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch. (cid:84) Reclining the seatback
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(cid:132) Lumbar support (Driver’s
seat only)
To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch forward or backward.
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Pull the lever forward or backward. Pulling the lever forward will increase the amount of support for your lower back.
To prevent the passenger from slid- ing under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the ve- hicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious inter- nal injury or death.
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(cid:132) Head restraint adjustment
(cid:132) Active head restraint
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To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback. The head restraint should be adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is clos- est to the top of the occupant’s ears.
Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.
The front seats of your vehicle are equipped with active head restraints. They automatically tilt forward slightly in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, decreasing the amount of rearward head movement and thus reducing the risk of whiplash. For maximum effectiveness the head restraint should be adjust so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.
(cid:121) Each active head restraint is ef- fective only when its height is properly adjusted and the driver/ passenger sits in the correct posi- tion on the seat.
(cid:121) If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an autho- rized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints.
(cid:121) The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehi- cle experiences only a slight im- pact in the rear.
(cid:121) The active head restraints may be damaged if they are pushed hard from behind or subjected to shock. As a result, they may not function if the vehicle suffers a rear impact.
Seat heater (if equipped)
Rear seats
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(cid:121) There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera- tures if he/she uses the seat heat- er for a long period of time. When using the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned.
(cid:121) Do not put anything on the seat insulates against heat, which such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.
NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.
HI
LO
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HI – Rapid heating LO – Normal heating
The seat heater operates when the igni- tion switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch, as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the “HI” position will cause the seat to heat up quicker.
The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater is in operation. When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
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Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the ab- domen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
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Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
(cid:132) Head restraint adjustment
Never drive the vehicle with the head restraints removed because they are designed to reduce the risk of serious neck injury in the event that the vehicle is struck from the rear.
(cid:84) Rear windows side seating position
(cid:84) Rear center seating position
The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Be- fore sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the click position depending on your sitting height.
The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Be- fore sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the click position depending on your sitting height.
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To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push the head restraint down while pressing the release button on the top of the seatback.
When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward vis- ibility.
When the rear center seating position is occupied, place the head restraint to the click position. When the rear center seat- ing position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibil-
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tion, raise the seatback until it locks into place and make sure that it is securely locked.
ity.
(cid:132) Folding down the rear seat-
back
(cid:121) After returning the rear seatback to its original position, make cer- tain that the shoulder belts are ful- ly visible.
(cid:121) Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.
(cid:121) Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting for- ward and causing serious injury during 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 seatback down.
To return the seatback to its original posi-
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Armrest (if equipped)
Seatbelts
To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the armrest.
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To avoid the possibility of serious injury, passengers must never be al- lowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion.
(cid:132) Seatbelt safety tips
(cid:121) All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
(cid:121) All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fit- ting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury.
(cid:121) Each seatbelt is designed to sup- port only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more per- sons – even children. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result.
(cid:121) Replace all seatbelt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if dam- age is not obvious.
(cid:121) Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag de- ploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly re- strained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from de- ployment is greater. Consequent- ly, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly re- strained at all times in a child re- straint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child’s height and weight. Secure ALL types of child re- straint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times.
cording to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.
If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating posi- tions only) and then if necessary move the child closer to the belt buckle to help pro- vide a good shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to securely place the lap belt as low as possible on the hips and not on the child’s waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt cannot be properly positioned, a child restraint system should be used. Never place the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or behind the child’s back.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating 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 this chapter.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which will record the use of the seatbelt(s) by the driver and/or front passenger when any of the SRS frontal and side airbags deploys. (cid:84) Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suit- able for your vehicle. See information on “Child restraint systems” in this chapter. (cid:84) Children If a child is too big for a child restraint sys- tem, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. Ac-
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(cid:84) Expectant mothers
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Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts. They should consult their doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips, not over the waist.
(cid:132) Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ELR)
The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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(cid:132) Automatic/Emergency Lock-
ing Retractor (A/ELR)
Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Auto- matic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor 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 be heard 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 on the rear seats by the use of the seatbelt, the seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.
When the child restraint system is re- moved, make sure that the seatbelt re- tracts fully and the retractor returned to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode. For instructions on how to convert the re- tractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint
systems” section in this chapter.
(cid:132) Seatbelt warning light
and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver’s seat, as re- quired by current safety standards. There is a seatbelt warning light in the combina- tion meter. If the driver has not yet fastened the seat- belt when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light will flash for 6 seconds, to warn that the seatbelt is unfastened. If the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened, a chime will also sound simultaneously. If the driver’s seatbelt is still not fastened 6 seconds later, the warning light will re- main lit for 15 seconds. If the driver’s seat- belt is still not fastened even 15 seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ig- nition switch), the warning lights will alter- nate between flashing and steady illumi- nation at 15-second intervals, and the chime will sound while the warning light is flashing. Alternate flashing and steady illumination of the warning lights and sounding of the chime will continue until the driver fastens the seatbelt.
NOTE (cid:121) If the driver unfastens the seatbelt af- ter fastening, the seatbelt warning de- vice operates as follows according to the vehicle speed.
(cid:121) 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. The chime will not sound. (cid:121) 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 the chime will sound while the warning light is flashing.
(cid:121) It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ignition switch. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, however, the complete sequence of warning opera- tion resumes. For further details about canceling the warning operation, please contact your SUBARU dealer.
(cid:132) Fastening the seatbelt
(cid:121) Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of in- jury.
(cid:121) Keep the lap belt as low as possi- ble on your hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones in- stead of across the weaker abdo- men.
(cid:121) Seatbelts provide maximum re- straint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the up- right position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death.
(cid:121) Do not put cushions or any other materials between occupants and seatbacks or seat cushions. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will in- crease, and both can result in se- rious internal injury or death.
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Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an ac- cident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury.
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Metallic parts of the seatbelt can be- come very hot in a vehicle that has
