2007 Subaru Tribeca Owners Manual

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 Tire infor- mation, Uniform tire quality grading stan- dards and Reporting 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.

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Vehicle symbols

Mark

Name

Mark

Name

There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Windshield wiper deicer

Mark

Name

Wiper intermittent

CAUTION

Passengers’ windows lock

Fuel

Front fog lights

Parking lights

Hazard warning flasher

Seat heater

Child restraint lower anchor- ages

Child restraint top tether an- chorages

Horn

Windshield wiper and wash- er

Rear window wiper and washer

Lights

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

Headlights

Turn signal

Illumination brightness

Engine hood

Fan speed

Instrument panel outlets

Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets

Foot outlets

Windshield defroster and foot outlets

Windshield defroster

Rear window defogger/Out- side mirror defogger

Air recirculation

Outside air

Engine oil

Washer

Door lock (Transmitter)

Door unlock (Transmitter)

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Mark

Name

Rear gate (Transmitter)

Safety precautions when driving

(cid:132) Seatbelt and SRS airbag

(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 “Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags” in chapter 1 of this own- er’s manual for instructions and precau- tions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system.

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(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.

(cid:121) While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in one of the rear seat- ing positions recommended in this owner’s manual in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child’s age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in a REAR seat and be restrained using the seat- belts. According to accident sta- tistics, 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.

(cid:121) Put children aged 12 and under in a 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 of being injured from deployment is greater.

lighter and weaker

(cid:121) NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLAC- ING 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. 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 “Power windows” section in chapter 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

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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) 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) 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) 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.

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(cid:132) Tire pressures

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.

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 chapter 11 for detailed information.

(cid:132) California proposition 65

warning

owner’s manual and follow the instruc- tions and precautions in order to prevent serious injury or death due to loss of con- trol, rollover and other accidents.

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.

(cid:132) On-pavement and off-road

driving

This vehicle is classified as a utility vehi- cle. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of ve- hicles. Your B9 TRIBECA has a higher ground clearance and higher center of gravity, making it more likely to roll over than ordinary passenger cars. It also han- dles and maneuvers differently from other passenger cars. For this reason, please read carefully the “On-pavement and off road driving” section in chapter 8 of this

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Table of contents

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Keys and doors

Instruments and controls

Climate control

Audio

Interior equipment

Starting and operating

Driving tips

In case of emergency

Appearance care

Maintenance and service

Specifications

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Index

10

11

12

13

14

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Illustrated index

(cid:132) Exterior

1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-4) 2) Headlight switch (page 3-26) 3) Bulb replacement (page 11-41) 4) Wiper switch (page 3-30) 5) Moonroof (page 2-23) 6) Door locks (page 2-4) 7) Tire pressure (page 11-25) 8) Flat tires (page 9-7) 9) Tire chains (page 8-11) 10) Fog light switch (page 3-29) 11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-16) 12) Towing hook (page 9-16)

12

11

10

000085

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000105

11

1) Rear gate (page 2-22) 2) Rear wiper blade assembly and rub-

ber replacement (page 3-32)

3) Rear window defogger button (page

3-33)

4) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3) 5) Child safety locks (page 2-19) 6) Tie-down hooks (page 9-16) 7) Bulb replacement (page 11-41) 8) Towing hook (page 9-16)

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(cid:132) Interior (cid:84) Passenger compartment area

1) Seatbelt (page 1-16) 2) Lower anchorages for child restraint

system (page 1-39)

3) Center console (page 6-5) 4) Front seat (page 1-2) 5) Second-row seat (page 1-7) 6) Third-row seat (page 1-12)

000086

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1) Cargo area light (page 6-2) 2) Dome lights (page 6-2) 3) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-23) 4) Sun visors (page 6-3) 5) Map light (page 6-3) 6) Top tether anchorages (Rear seat/

Second-row seat) (page 1-42)

7) Top tether anchorages (Third-row

seat) (page 1-42)

000087

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1) Select lever (page 7-13) 2) Hazard warning flasher switch (page

3-5)

3) Multi function display (page 3-23) 4) Glove box (page 6-5) 5) Audio (page 5-1) 6) Climate control (page 4-1) 7) Cup holder (page 6-7/page 6-8)

000088

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(cid:132) Instrument panel

2 3 4 5

15

14

13

12

11

10

000106

15

1) Door locks (page 2-4) 2)

Illumination brightness control (page 3-28)

3) Remote control mirror (page 3-36) 4) Windshield wiper deicer (page 3-33) 5) Traction Control system OFF switch

(page 7-27) 6) Light control lever (page 3-26) 7) Combination meter (page 3-5) 8) Wiper control lever (page 3-29) 9) Cruise control (page 7-31) 10) Horn (page 3-37) 11) SRS airbag (page 1-45) 12) Tilt steering (page 3-37) 13) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4) 14) Fuse box (page 11-38) 15) Power windows (page 2-19)

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(cid:132) Light control and wiper control levers/switches

11

10

000107

1) Parking light switch (page 3-28) 2) Windshield wiper (page 3-29) 3) Mist (page 3-31) 4) Windshield washer (page 3-30) 5) Rear window wiper and washer

switch (page 3-32)

6) Wiper control lever (page 3-30) 7) Light control lever (page 3-26) 8) Fog light switch (page 3-29) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-26) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam

change (page 3-26)

11) Turn signal (page 3-27)

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(cid:132) Combination meter (cid:84) U.S.-spec. vehicles

17

1) Temperature gauge (page 3-9) 2) Tachometer (page 3-8) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) 5) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-7/

page 3-7)

6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip

meter reset knob (page 3-7)

7) Selector lever/Gear position indicator

(page 3-20)

x1000r/min

R. DIFF TEMP

SPORT

BRAKE

AT OIL TEMP ABS

AIR BAG

CRUSE SET

DRL

AWD

CHECK ENGINE

60

80
100 120 140

40

80

60

40

20
km/h

20

100
160

180

120
200

220
140

240

MPH

000225

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(cid:84) Canada-spec. vehicles

x1000r/min

R. DIFF TEMP

SPORT

BRAKE

ABS

DRL

AT OIL TEMP

AIR BAG

CRUSE SET

AWD

CHECK ENGINE

100120

140

160
100

80

40

20

MPH

60
40
20

60

80

180
120

200
220
140
240
km/h

000226

1) Temperature gauge (page 3-9) 2) Tachometer (page 3-8) 3) Speedometer (page 3-7) 4) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) 5) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-7/

page 3-7)

6) Trip meter A/B selection and trip

meter reset knob (page 3-7)

7) Selector lever/Gear position indicator

(page 3-20)

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(cid:132) Warning and indicator light

Mark

Name

Page

Mark

Name

Mark

Name

Driver’s seatbelt warn- ing light

Front passenger’s seatbelt warning light

SRS airbag system warning light

CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunc- tion indicator lamp

Page

3-10

3-10

3-11

3-13

Charge warning light

3-13

Oil pressure warning light

AT OIL temperature warning light

3-13

3-14

or

ABS warning light

3-16

or Brake system warning

light

Door open warning light

3-16

3-17

Low fuel warning light

3-17

All-Wheel Drive warn- ing light

Vehicle Dynamics Control operation indi- cator light

Vehicle Dynamics Control warning light / Traction Control sys- tem OFF indicator light

3-18

3-18

3-18

Security indicator light

3-19

Turn signal indicator lights

High beam indicator light

Front fog light indicator light

Headlight indicator light

or Daytime running light

indicator light

3-20

3-20

3-21

3-21

3-21

Cruise control indica- tor light

Cruise control set indi- cator light

tire

Low warning light

pressure

Passenger airbag ON indicator light

Passenger airbag OFF indicator light

SPORT mode indica- tor light

Windshield washer flu- id warning light

Rear differential oil temperature warning light

19

Page

3-20

3-21

3-14

3-12

3-12

3-20

3-18

3-14

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Jack handle (page 9-20)

1) 2) Maintenance tools (page 9-20) 3) 4) Spare tire (page 9-2)

Jack (page 9-20)

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(cid:132) Cargo area (cid:84) 7-seater models

000089

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(cid:84) 5-seater models

21

Jack handle (page 9-20) Jack (page 9-20)

1) 2) 3) Maintenance tools (page 9-20) 4) Spare tire (page 9-2)

000148

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Function settings

A SUBARU dealer can change the settings of the functions shown in the following table to meet your personal requirements. Contact the nearest SUBARU dealer for details. If your vehicle is equipped with navigation system, the settings for some of these functions can be changed using the monitor. For details, please refer to the Owner’s Manual supplement for the monitor.

Item

Alarm system

Function

Alarm system

Possible settings

Operation / Non-operation

Monitoring start delay time (after closure of doors)

0 second / 30 seconds

Default setting

Page

Operation

30 seconds

2-14

2-16

Impact sensor operation (only vehicles with shock sensors (dealer option))

Operation / Non-operation

Non-operation

2-18

Passive arming

Operation / Non-operation

Non-operation

2-17

Remote keyless entry system

Hazard warning flasher

Operation / Non-operation

Key lock-in prevention

Key lock-in prevention

Operation / Non-operation

Audible signal

Operation / Non-operation

Operation

Operation

Operation

Rear window defogger

Rear window defogger

Windshield wiper deicer

Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped)

Map light/Dome light

Battery drainage prevention func- tion

Operation for 15 minutes / Continuous op- eration

Operation for 15 minutes

Operation for 15 minutes / Continuous op- eration

Operation for 15 minutes

Operation in interlock with remote keyless entry system

OFF / Short / Normal / Long

Normal

Battery drainage prevention function

Operation / Non-operation

Operation

2-8

2-10

2-6

3-33

3-33

6-2

2-6

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

System servicing .................................................... Precautions against vehicle modification ............

1-30
1-30
Child restraint systems ...................................... 1-31
1-32
1-34

Where to place a child restraint system ............... Choosing a child restraint system ........................ Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR

seatbelt .................................................................. Installing a booster seat ......................................... Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ............... Top tether anchorages ........................................... *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System

1-34
1-38

1-39
1-42

airbag) .............................................................. 1-45
1-45
Your vehicle’s SRS configuration ......................... 1-50
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system .............. 1-60
SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag .............. 1-70
SRS airbag system monitors ................................. SRS airbag system servicing ................................ 1-71
1-72
Precautions against vehicle modification ............

Front seats .......................................................... Power seat ............................................................... Memory function

(Driver’s seat only – if equipped) ........................ Head restraint adjustment ..................................... Active head restraint .............................................. Lumbar support ...................................................... Seat heater (if equipped) ................................... Rear seats (5-seater models)/Second-row

1-2
1-3

1-4
1-5
1-6
1-6
1-7

seats (7-seater models) .................................. Fore and aft adjustment ......................................... Reclining the seatback ........................................... Folding down the seatback .................................... Head restraint adjustment ..................................... Armrest ....................................................................

1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
1-11
1-12
Third-row seat (7-seater models) ...................... 1-12
1-13
1-14
1-15
Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-16
1-16
1-17

Access to the third-row seat .................................. Folding down the seatback .................................... Head restraint adjustment .....................................

Seatbelt safety tips ................................................. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor

(A/ELR) .................................................................. Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... Fastening the seatbelt ............................................ Seatbelt maintenance .............................................

1-17
1-18
1-19
1-27
Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-28
1-29

System monitors ....................................................

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1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Front seats

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

(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 or luggage 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.

100350

Put children aged 12 and under in a rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, es- pecially 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 a REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropri- ate for the child’s age, height and weight. Always secure ALL types of child re- straint devices (including forward facing child seats) in one of the rear seating positions recommended in this owner’s manual.

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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 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) Power seat (cid:84) Fore and aft adjustment

100351

To adjust the seat forward or backward, move the control switch forward or back- ward. NOTE During backward-forward adjustment of the seat, you cannot adjust the seat cushion angle or seat height.

(cid:84) Reclining the seatback

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-3

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.

100085

To adjust the angle of the seatback, move the control switch.

100354

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(cid:84) Seat cushion angle adjustment

(Driver’s seat only)

(cid:84) Seat height adjustment (Driver’s

seat only)

(cid:84) Registration of seat position

100352

To adjust the seat cushion angle, pull up or push down the front end of the control switch.

(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 or luggage are clear of the adjusting mechanism.

100353

1. With the transmission selector lever in the “P” position, adjust the seat position.

To adjust the seat height, pull up or push down the rear end of the control switch.

(cid:132) Memory function (Driver’s

seat only – if equipped)

Two of your favorite seat positions can be registered. Register the seat position with button “1” or “2” and retrieve the seat po- sition by pressing either button.

The following seat positions can be regis- tered: (cid:121) Forward/backward position of the seat (cid:121) Angle of seatback (cid:121) Angle of seat cushion (cid:121) Height of seat

SET

100804

2. While pressing the “SET” button, press the desired button “1” or “2”. 3. The chime sounds once, and the seat position is registered.

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(cid:84) Retrieval of seat position

(cid:121) Never retrieve the seat position while driving to avoid the possibil- ity of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury.

(cid:121) Perform the seat position retrieval before driving. Be sure to confirm that the selector lever position is in the “P” position. Do not drive until the retrieval of the seat posi- tion is complete.

(cid:121) Be sure to press the correct but- ton to retrieve your registered seat position. If the seat position is not optimum for you, it may ad- versely affect your driving and may reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt. That could result in an accident involving serious in- jury or death.

(cid:121) When retrieving a registered seat position, make sure the hands, feet and possessions of rear seat passengers are clear of the seat adjusting mechanism.

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-5

NOTE (cid:121) If a new position is registered for the same button, the previous seat posi- tion is deleted. (cid:121) Even if the battery is disconnected, the registered seat position is not de- leted.

(cid:132) Head restraint adjustment

(cid:121) When any trouble or a malfunc- tion occurs during the retrieval of the seat position, stop the retriev- al of the seat position using any of the control switches for manual adjustment, seat memory set but- ton, seat memory registered but- ton 1 or 2.

SET

100805

1. With the transmission selector lever in the “P” position, press the desired button “1” or “2”. 2. The chime sounds once and the seat moves to the registered position. 3. When the seat moves to the registered position, the chime sounds twice.

100355

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.

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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:132) Active head restraint

100089

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 adjusted so that

the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

(cid:132) Lumbar support

(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.

100356

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

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Seat heater (if equipped)

ed.

When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or before you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.

(cid:121) There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low tempera- tures if they use the seat heater for a long period of time. When us- ing the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned.

(cid:121) Do not put anything on the seat which insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, or similar items. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge.

100357

The seat heater is equipped in the front seats.

The seat heater operates when the igni- tion switch is in the “ON” position.

The seat heater can be adjusted in three levels. Press the button to activate the seat heater. Each subsequent press of the button will reduce the level. Pushing the button four times or keeping the button pressed for approximately 1 second will turn the heater off. While the seat heater is operating, its operating level is shown by the number of illuminated indicators. To warm the seat as quickly as possible, set the heater with three indicators illuminat-

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Rear seats (5-seater models)/ Second-row seats (7-seater models)

100358

(cid:121) 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 abdomen will in- crease, and both can result in se- rious internal injury or death.

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(cid:121) Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of the rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism (7-seater models only).

(cid:84) 7-seater models

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.

Never adjust the seat while driving. Doing so is dangerous as the seat could move rapidly and you could be injured.

(cid:132) Fore and aft adjustment (cid:84) 5-seater models

Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position.

100359

100359

100094

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.

When the right seat or the left seat pair is slid rearward, it stops partway at the lock

100384

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point so as not to trap the legs of passen- gers sitting on the third-row seat. It is possible to slide the seat or seat pair further rearward by releasing the lock that stops it. To do this, simultaneously pull the lever under the outboard seat cushion and turn the lever on the side of the seat cush- ion outward when sliding the seat or seat pair. Once you have released the lock, you can slide the seat or seat pair back and forth with only the lever under the seat cushion pulled. If you slide the seat or seat pair for- ward of the lock point, you will need to re- lease the lock again before you can slide it behind the point. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is se- curely locked into place.

If you slide the seat or seat pair aft of the lock point while the third-row seat is occupied, be careful not to trap the legs of the third-row pas- sengers.

(cid:132) Reclining the seatback

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-9

(cid:121) In a 7-seater model vehicle, never allow the third-row seat passen- gers to adjust the seatback of the second row. Doing so is danger- ous as the seatback will tilt rapidly and could injure the passengers. is equipped, be careful not to pinch your hand between the headrest and the cargo area cover when you recline the rear seat.

the cargo area cover

(cid:121) If

100360

Pull the lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place.

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100085

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) Folding down the seatback

(cid:121) After returning the seat to its orig- inal position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab at- tached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make cer- tain that the shoulder belts are ful- ly visible.

(cid:121) Never allow passengers to ride on the folded seatback or in the car- go area. Doing so may result in se- rious injury or death.

(cid:121) Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration.

(cid:121) If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat, never drive while folding the second-row seat. It can be a serious interference at the time of braking and impact.

(cid:121) If passengers are sitting on the third-row seat, never drive while the center seatback of the sec- ond-row seat is folded. Doing so may result in serious injury in the event of a hard braking or an im- pact.

100361

1. Slide the seat or seat pair to its rear- most position. 2. Lower the head restraint to its lowest position. 3. Unlock the seatback by pulling the le- ver and then fold the seatback down. 4. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into place. Make sure it is securely locked.

100366

By pulling the tab on the center seat, you can fold only the seatback of the center seat. To return the seatback to its original posi- tion, raise the seatback until it locks into place. Make sure it is securely locked.

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NOTE

(cid:84) Window side seats

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-11

The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Be- fore sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to an appropriate po- sition depending on your sitting height.

100681

1) Bar

(cid:121) Folding the seatback of the center seat will expose the bar that re- tains it in the raised position. Be careful not to hurt yourself on it. Especially, do not rest your finger on the bar. Otherwise, when the seatback is raised, your finger could be pinched between the bar and seatback and thus injured.

(cid:121) Raise the seatback of the center seat while taking care not to trap your hands or other parts of the body between the center seat and window-side seat.

100362

1) Holder

With the seatback folded, attach the tongue plate of each rear/second-row seatbelt to the corresponding holder. Do the same also before someone gets into the third-row seat.

(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.

100363

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. When the seats are not occupied, lower

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1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

the head restraints to improve rearward visibility. (cid:84) Center seat

The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Be- fore sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to an appropriate po- sition depending on your sitting height.

100364

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. When the center seat is not occupied, low- er the head restraint to improve rearward visibility.

(cid:132) Armrest

Third-row seat (7-seater models)

100367

To lower the armrest, pull on the strap of the armrest.

100675

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.

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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In its slid-forward position with the seatback tipped forward, the sec- ond-row seat behind the front pas- senger seat is not locked and free to move. Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in this state or allow anyone to sit on the seat unless it is com- pletely locked. Doing so may result in serious injury or death.

When getting into or out of the third- row seat, make sure the second-row seat is in the completely slid-for- ward position and be sure to watch your step.

100094

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) Access to the third-row seat There is a lever on the side of the second- row seat behind the front passenger’s seat. This lever is used to facilitate access to the third-row seat.

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(cid:84) To access the third-row seat

100368

Raise the lever. The seatback of the sec- ond-row seat will tip forward and the seat will slide forward. Before driving the vehicle, adjust the fore/ aft position of the second-row seat, raise the seatback, and make sure the seatback is securely locked in position.

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(cid:84) To get out from the third-row seat

(cid:132) Folding down the seatback

(cid:121) After returning the seat to its orig- inal position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab at- tached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make cer- tain that the shoulder belts are ful- ly visible.

(cid:121) Never allow passengers to ride on the folded seatback or in the car- go area. Doing so may result in se- rious injury or death.

(cid:121) Secure skis and other lengthy items properly to prevent them from being thrown around inside the vehicle and causing serious injury during a sudden stop, a sudden steering maneuver or a rapid acceleration.

100677

Raise the lever from the third-row seat. The seatback of the second-row seat will tip forward and the seat will slide forward. Before driving the vehicle, adjust the fore/ aft position of the second-row seat, raise the seatback, and make sure the seatback is securely locked in position.

100369

Place the head restraint in its lowest posi- tion, pull up the lever to release the seat- back lock, and fold down the seatback. To return the seatback to its original posi- tion, raise the seatback until it locks into place. Make sure it is securely locked.

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NOTE

100647

1) Holder

(cid:121) Before folding or raising the seat- back of the third-row seat, confirm that