User manual SUBARU IMPREZA - 2006

A1900BE-A.book Page -2 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM Foreword Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This Owner's Manual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission control system for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to read this manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle and its operation. For information not found in this Owner's Manual, such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU or the nearest SUBARU dealer. The information, specifications and illustrations found in this manual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications and designs at any time without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make the same or similar changes on vehicles previously sold. This Owner's Manual applies to all models and covers all equipment, including factory installed options. Some explanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in your vehicle. Please leave this manual in the vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need the information found herein. FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. © copyright 2005 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. A1900BE-A.book Page -1 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM This manual describes the following vehicle types. 000167 000055 Sedan Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT A1900BE-A.book Page 0 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM A1900BE-A.book Page 1 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 1 Warranties Warranties for U.S.A. All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru of America, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in the United States come with the following warranties: SUBARU Limited Warranty Emission Control Systems Warranty Emissions Performance Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the "Warranty and Maintenance Booklet". Please read these warranties carefully. WRX-STI models are equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights that contain mercury. For that reason, it is necessary to remove HID headlights before vehicle disposal. Once removed, please reuse, recycle or dispose of the HID headlights as hazardous waste. All models except WRX-STI WRX-STI How to use this owner's manual Using your Owner's manual Before you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. To protect yourself and extend the service life of your vehicle, follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to observe these instructions may result in serious injury and damage to your vehicle. This manual is composed of fourteen chapters. Each chapter begins with a brief table of contents, so you can usually tell at a glance if that chapter contains the information you want. Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags This chapter informs you how to use the seat and seatbelt and contains precautions for the SRS airbags. Chapter 2: Keys and doors This chapter informs you how to operate the keys, locks and windows. Chapter 3: Instruments and controls This chapter informs you about the operation of instrument panel indicators and how to use the instruments and other switches. Chapter 4: Climate Control This chapter informs you how to operate ­ CONTINUED ­ Warranties for Canada All SUBARU vehicles distributed by Subaru Canada, Inc. and sold at retail by an authorized SUBARU dealer in Canada come with the following warranties: SUBARU Limited Warranty Anti-Corrosion Warranty Emission Control Warranty All warranty information, including details of coverage and exclusions, is in the Warranty and Service Booklet. Please read these warranties carefully. This vehicle does not contain mercury devices or parts. A1900BE-A.book Page 2 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 2 the climate control. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to operate your audio system. Chapter 6: Interior equipment This chapter informs you how to operate interior equipment. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to start and operate your SUBARU. Chapter 8: Driving tips This chapter informs you how to drive your SUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving. Chapter 9: In case of emergency This chapter informs you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Chapter 10: Appearance care This chapter informs you how to keep your SUBARU looking good. Chapter 11: Maintenance and service This chapter informs you when you need to take your SUBARU to the dealer for scheduled maintenance and informs you how to keep your SUBARU running properly. 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 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. NOTE A NOTE gives information or suggestions how to make better use of your vehicle. Safety symbol Safety warnings You will find a number of WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTEs in this manual. These safety warnings alert you to potential hazards that could result in injury to you or others. Please read these safety warnings as well as all other portions of this manual carefully in order to gain a better understanding of how to use your SUBARU vehicle safely. 000013 A WARNING indicates a situation in which serious injury or death could result if the warning is ignored. 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. A CAUTION indicates a situation in which injury or damage to your vehicle, or both, could result if the caution is ignored. A1900BE-A.book Page 3 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 3 Vehicle symbols There are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Mark CAUTION Power door lock and unlock Passenger's windows lock and unlock Fuel Windshield wiper deicer Front fog lights Wiper intermittent Parking lights Hazard warning flasher Cigarette lighter Lights Engine hood Parking lights, tail lights, license plate light and instrument panel illumination Windshield wiper and washer Rear window wiper and washer Windshield defroster and foot outlets Windshield defroster Rear window defogger/Outside mirror defogger Air recirculation Outside air Name Mark Name Trunk lid (Sedan) Seat heater Child restraint top tether anchorages Child restraint lower anchorages Horn Mark Name Head lights Headlight beam leveler Illumination brightness Fan speed Instrument panel outlets Instrument panel outlets and foot outlets Foot outlets ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 4 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 4 Mark Engine oil Washer Door lock (transmitter) Door unlock (Transmitter) Name Safety precautions when driving Seatbelt and SRS airbag All persons in the vehicle should fasten their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury becomes greater in the event of a sudden stop or accident. To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag does not do away with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined protection in case of a serious accident. Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of severe injury or death in a crash even when the vehicle has the SRS airbag. The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. Carefully read the sections "Seatbelts" and "*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)" in chapter 1 of this owner's manual for instructions and precautions concerning the seatbelt system and SRS airbag system. A1900BE-A.book Page 5 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 5 Child safety Put children aged 12 and under in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk being injured from deployment is greater. 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. 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. Always lock the passenger's windows using the lock switch when children are riding in the vehicle. Failure to follow this procedure could result in injury to a child operating the power window. Refer to the "Windows" section in chapter 2. Never leave unattended children in the vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Also, on hot or sunny days, temperature in a closed vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries to them. Help prevent young children from locking themselves in the trunk. When leaving the vehicle, either close all windows and lock all doors or cancel the inside trunk lid release. Also make certain that the trunk is closed. On hot or sunny days, the temperature in a trunk could quickly become high enough to cause death or serious heat-related injuries including brain damage to anyone locked inside, particularly for small children. ­ CONTINUED ­ Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the passenger and objects inside the vehicle. While riding in the vehicle, infants and small children should always be placed in the REAR seat in an infant or child restraint system which is appropriate for the child's age, height and weight. If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the REAR seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. A1900BE-A.book Page 6 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 6 Carefully read the sections "Child restraint systems", "*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)", and "Seatbelts" in chapter 1 of this owner's manual for instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seatbelt system and SRS airbag system. Avoid remaining in a parked vehicle for a lengthy time while the engine is running. If that is unavoidable, then use the ventilation fan to force fresh air into the vehicle. Always keep the front ventilator inlet grille free from snow, leaves or other obstructions to ensure that the ventilation system always works properly. If at any time you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering the vehicle, have the problem checked and corrected as soon as possible. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with all windows fully open. Keep the trunk lid or rear gate closed while driving to prevent exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. Drinking and driving Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) Never inhale engine exhaust gas. Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which is dangerous, or even lethal, if inhaled. Always properly maintain the engine exhaust system to prevent engine exhaust gas from entering the vehicle. Never run the engine in a closed space, such as a garage, except for the brief time needed to drive the vehicle in or out of it. Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Alcohol in the bloodstream delays your reaction and impairs your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after drinking ­ even if you drink just a little ­ it will increase the risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident, injuring or killing yourself, your passengers and others. In addition, if you are injured in the accident, alcohol may increase the severity of that injury. Please don't drink and drive. Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Since alcohol affects all people differently, you may have consumed too much alcohol to drive safely even if the level of alcohol in your blood is below the legal limit. The safest thing you can do is never drink and drive. However if you have no choice but to drive, stop drinking and sober up completely before getting behind the wheel. A1900BE-A.book Page 7 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 7 Drugs and driving Driving when tired or sleepy Modification of your vehicle There are some drugs (over the counter and prescription) that can delay your reaction time and impair your perception, judgment and attentiveness. If you drive after taking them, it may increase your, your passengers' and other persons' risk of being involved in a serious or fatal accident. If you are taking any drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist or read the literature that accompanies the medication to determine if the drug you are taking can impair your driving ability. Do not drive after taking any medications that can make you drowsy or otherwise affect your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. If you have a medical condition that requires you to take drugs, please consult with your doctor. Never drive if you are under the influence of any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your own health and well-being, we urge you not to take illegal drugs in the first place and to seek treatment if you are addicted to those drugs. When you are tired or sleepy, your reaction will be delayed and your perception, judgment and attentiveness will be impaired. If you drive when tired or sleepy, your, your passengers' and other persons' chances of being involved in a serious accident may increase. Please do not continue to drive but instead find a safe place to rest if you are tired or sleepy. On long trips, you should make periodic rest stops to refresh yourself before continuing on your journey. When possible, you should share the driving with others. Your vehicle should not be modified. Modification could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from modification may not be covered under warranties. Car phone/cell phone and driving Do not use a car phone/cell phone while driving; it may distract your attention from driving and can lead to an accident. If you use a car phone/ cell phone, pull off the road and park in a safe place before using your phone. In some States/Provinces, only hands-free phones may legally be used while driving. Driving with pets Unrestrained pets can interfere with your driving and distract your attention from ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 8 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 8 driving. In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be thrown around inside the vehicle and hurt you or your passengers. Besides, the pets can be hurt under these situations. It is also for their own safety that pets should be properly restrained in your vehicle. Restrain a pet with a special traveling harness which can be secured to the rear seat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seatbelt through the carrier's handle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers in the front passenger's seat. For further information, consult your veterinarian, local animal protection society or pet shop. Driving at high speeds with excessively low tire pressures can cause the tires to deform severely and to rapidly become hot. A sharp increase in temperature could cause tread separation, and destruction of the tires. The resulting loss of vehicle control could lead to an accident. California proposition 65 warning Tire pressures Check and, if necessary, adjust the pressure of each tire (including the spare) at least once a month and before any long journey. Check the tire pressure when the tires are cold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust the tire pressures to the values shown on the tire placard. Refer to the "Tires and wheels" section in chapter 11 for detailed information. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids in vehicles and certain components of product wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. A1900BE-A.book Page 9 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 A1900BE-A.book Page 10 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 10 Illustrated index Exterior 1 2 3 4 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) Engine hood (page 11-4) Headlight switch (page 3-22) Replacing bulbs (page 11-44) Wiper switch (page 3-27) Moonroof (page 2-24) Door locks (page 2-4) Tire pressure (page 11-30) Flat tires (page 9-4) Tire chains (page 8-11) Front fog light button (page 3-26) Tie-down hooks (page 9-11) Towing hooks (page 9-11) 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 000168 A1900BE-A.book Page 11 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 11 1) 1 2 1 7 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Rear window defogger button (page 3-29) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-4) Child safety locks (page 2-18) Tie-down/Towing hook (page 9-12) Trunk lid (page 2-20) Rear gate (page 2-23) Roof rail (page 8-14) 4 5 4 3 4 6 4 2 3 000057 ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 12 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 12 Interior Passenger compartment area 1 2 3 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Lower anchorages for child restraint system (page 1-30) Seatbelt (page 1-9) Moonroof (page 2-24) Parking brake lever (page 7-25) Front seat (page 1-2) Rear seat (page 1-6) 6 5 4 000186 A1900BE-A.book Page 13 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 13 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Cup holder (page 6-5) Center console (page 6-4) Glove box (page 6-4) Cigarette lighter (page 6-6) Ashtray (page 6-8) 1 2 45 3 000187 ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 14 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 14 Instrument panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) Door locks (page 2-4) Outside mirror switch (page 3-34) Light control lever (page 3-22) Combination meter (page 3-11) Wiper control lever (page 3-26) Hazard warning flasher switch (page 3-6) Audio (page 5-1) Gear shift lever (5MT) (page 7-11)/ Gear shift lever (6MT) (page 7-9)/Selector lever (AT) (page 7-16) Climate control (page 4-1) Cruise control (page 7-27) Horn (page 3-35) SRS airbag (page 1-35) Tilt steering (page 3-35) Fuse box (page 11-41) Hood lock release knob (page 11-4) Power windows (page 2-18) 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 000188 A1900BE-A.book Page 15 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 15 Light control and wiper control levers/switches 1 12 10 11 9 7 5 2 4 3 Parking light switch (page 3-25) Windshield wiper (page 3-27) Mist (page 3-28) Windshield washer (page 3-28) Rear window wiper and washer switch (page 3-28) 6) Wiper control lever (page 3-28) 7) Illumination brightness control (page 3-25) 8) Light control lever (page 3-22) 9) Headlight ON/OFF (page 3-22) 10) Headlight flasher High/Low beam change (page 3-22) 11) Turn signal (for lane change) (page 324) 12) Turn signal (page 3-24) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 8 6 000020 ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 16 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 16 Combination meter U.S.-spec. vehicles WRX 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20) Temperature gauge (page 3-13) Tachometer (page 3-12) Speedometer (page 3-11) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-13) Low fuel warning light (page 3-12) 1 2 3 4 5 AB 9 8 7 6 000159 A1900BE-A.book Page 17 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 17 WRX-STI 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) DCCD indicator (page 3-21) Temperature gauge (page 3-8) Tachometer (page 3-7) REV indicator (page 3-9) Speedometer (page 3-6) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 9) REV setting knob (page 3-9) 10) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-9) 11) Low fuel warning light (page 3-8) 1 2 3 4 5 6 km/h A B 11 10 9 8 7 000160 ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 18 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 18 Except turbo models 1) 2) 4 5 1 2 3 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20) Temperature gauge (page 3-13) Speedometer (page 3-11) Tachometer (page 3-12) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-13) Low fuel warning light (page 3-12) AB 9 8 7 6 000161 A1900BE-A.book Page 19 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 19 Canada-spec. vehicles WRX 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20) Temperature gauge (page 3-13) Tachometer (page 3-12) Speedometer (page 3-11) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-13) Low fuel warning light (page 3-12) 1 2 3 4 5 AB 9 8 7 6 000162 ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 20 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 20 WRX-STI 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Fuel gauge (page 3-8) DCCD indicator (page 3-21) Temperature gauge (page 3-8) Tachometer (page 3-7) REV indicator (page 3-9) Speedometer (page 3-6) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-7) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-7) 9) REV setting knob (page 3-9) 10) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-9) 11) Low fuel warning light (page 3-8) 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B 11 10 9 8 7 000163 A1900BE-A.book Page 21 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 21 Except turbo models 1) 2) 4 5 1 2 3 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Fuel gauge (page 3-12) Selector lever position indicator (page 3-20) Temperature gauge (page 3-13) Speedometer (page 3-11) Tachometer (page 3-12) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meter reset knob (page 3-11) Odometer and trip meter (page 3-11) Outside temperature indicator (page 3-13) Low fuel warning light (page 3-12) AB 9 8 7 6 000164 ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 22 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 22 Warning and indicator light Mark Name Seatbelt warning light SRS airbag system warning light ON or Mark Page 3-14 3-15 3-15 3-15 Name Door open warning light All-Wheel Drive warning light (if equipped) Turn signal indicator lights High beam indicator light Security indicator light (if equipped) Intercooler water spray warning light (if equipped) Light indicator light (if equipped) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) Page 3-19 3-19 3-20 3-20 2-3, 2-13 3-19 Mark Name Electronic driver's control center differential auto indicator (if equipped) Driver's control center differential indicator light (if equipped) Page 3-20 3-21 Passenger airbag ON indicator light Passenger airbag OFF indicator light CHECK ENGINE warning light/Malfunction indicator lamp Charge warning light Oil pressure warning light AT OIL temperature warning light (if equipped) or ABS warning light Brake system warning light OFF or 3-16 3-16 3-16 Driver's control center differential indicator and warning lights (if equipped) 3-21 3-21 3-20 3-20 3-21 3-17 Cruise control set indicator light REV indicator light (if equipped) Rear differential oil temperature warning light (if equipped) 3-17 or 3-18 3-17 A1900BE-A.book Page 23 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM 23 Tire changing tools 1) 2) 3) Jack (page 9-16) Jack handle (page 9-16) Spare tire (page 9-16) 1 2 3 1 3 2 000066 A1900BE-A.book Page 24 Friday, June 17, 2005 6:37 PM A1900BE-A.book Page 1 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats .......................................................... Fore and aft adjustment ......................................... Reclining the seatback ........................................... Seat cushion height adjustment (driver's seat) ... Head restraint adjustment (if equipped) ............... Active head restraint (if equipped) ........................ 1-2 1-3 1-3 1-4 1-4 1-4 Installing a booster seat ......................................... Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ............... Top tether anchorages ........................................... 1-29 1-30 1-33 1 Seat heater (if equipped) ................................... Rear seats ........................................................... Armrest (if equipped) ............................................. Head restraint adjustment ­ Wagon ..................... Folding down the rear seat ­ Wagon .................... 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-8 *SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) .............................................................. Vehicle with driver's and front passenger's SRS airbags and lap/shoulder restraints ................... Subaru advanced frontal airbag system .............. SRS side airbag ...................................................... SRS airbag system monitors ................................. SRS airbag system servicing ................................ Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-35 1-35 1-39 1-51 1-56 1-57 1-58 Seatbelts ............................................................. Seatbelt safety tips ................................................. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) .................................................................. Seatbelt warning light and chime .......................... Fastening the seatbelt ............................................ Seatbelt maintenance ............................................. 1-9 1-9 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-12 1-18 Seatbelt extender ............................................... Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. System monitors .................................................... System servicing .................................................... Precautions against vehicle modification ............ 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 Child restraint systems ..................................... Where to place a child restraint system ............... Choosing a child restraint system ........................ Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt .................................................................. 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-26 A1900BE-A.book Page 2 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Never adjust the seat while driving to avoid the possibility of loss of vehicle control and of personal injury. Before adjusting the seat, make sure the hands and feet of rear seat passengers are clear of the adjusting mechanism. Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. The SRS airbags deploy with considerable speed and force. Occupants who are out of proper position when the SRS airbag deploys could suffer very serious injuries. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for deployment, the driver should always sit upright and well back in the seat as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control and the front passenger should move the seat as far back as possible and sit upright and well back in the seat. Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. Consequently, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child's age, height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD'S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. 100082 A1900BE-A.book Page 3 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-3 According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning child restraint systems, see the "Child restraint systems" section in this chapter. Reclining the seatback 1 Fore and aft adjustment 100085 100241 100240 Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the seatback to the desired position. Then release the lever and make sure the seatback is securely locked into place. The seatback placed in a reclined position can spring back upward with force when released. When operating the reclining lever to return the seatback, hold it lightly so that it may be raised back gradually. Pull the lever upward and slide the seat to the desired position. Then release the lever and move the seat back and forth to make sure that it is securely locked into place. To prevent the passenger from sliding under the seatbelt in the event of a collision, always put the seatback in the upright position while the vehicle is in motion. Also, do not place objects such as cushions between the passenger and the seatback. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 4 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 1-4 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Seat cushion height adjustment (driver's seat) 2 Head restraint adjustment (if equipped) Active head restraint (if equipped) 1 100683 100087 100089 1) When the lever is pushed down, the seat is lowered. 2) When the lever is pulled up, the seat rises. The height of the seat can be adjusted by moving the seat cushion adjustment lever up and down. 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 closest 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 adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of the occupant's ears. A1900BE-A.book Page 5 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-5 Seat heater (if equipped) Each active head restraint is effective only when its height is properly adjusted and driver/passenger sits in the correct position on the seat. If your vehicle is involved in a rear-end collision, have an authorized SUBARU dealer inspect the active head restraints. The active head restraints may not operate in the event the vehicle experiences only a slight impact in the rear. 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. 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 Driver's side 1) HI ­ Rapid heating 2) LO ­ Normal heating 1 100685 1 100684 Front passenger's side 1) HI ­ Rapid heating 2) LO ­ Normal heating The seat heater operates when the ignition 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. ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 6 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 1-6 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Rear seats There is a possibility that people with delicate skin may suffer slight burns even at low temperatures if he/she uses the seat heater for a long period of time. When using the heater, always be sure to warn the persons concerned. 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. 100094 100093 NOTE Use of the seat heater for a long period of time while the engine is not running can cause battery discharge. Seatbelts provide maximum restraint 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 increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. 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. A1900BE-A.book Page 7 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-7 Armrest (if equipped) Loading long objects Avoid loading objects longer than 6.6 ft (2 m) and heavier than 55 lbs (25 kg). Such objects can interfere with the driver's proper operation of the vehicle, possibly causing an accident and serious injury. 1 200227 200228 To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge of the armrest. Folding down the armrest and opening the seatback panel affords a loading space for long objects. To open the seatback panel, pull the release tab. 200229 To avoid the possibility of serious injury, passengers must never be allowed to sit on the center armrest while the vehicle is in motion. Secure long objects properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop or sharp cornering. Tie long objects down with a rope or something equivalent. Head restraint adjustment ­ Wagon 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. ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 8 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 1-8 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Folding down the rear seat ­ Wagon 100098 100099 After returning the rear seat to its original position, be certain to place all of the seatbelts and the tab attached to the seat cushion above the seat cushion. And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback or in the cargo area. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. Secure lengthy items properly to prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop. 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 closest to the top of the occupant's ears. When the seats are not occupied, lower the head restraints to improve rearward visibility. Rear center seating position 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 rear-center seating position is occupied, raise the head restraint to the click position. When the rear center seating position is not occupied, lower the head restraint to improve rearward visibility. The head restraint is not intended to be used at the lowest position. Before sitting on the seat, raise the head restraint to the click position. A1900BE-A.book Page 9 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-9 place and make sure that it is securely locked. Seatbelts Seatbelt safety tips 1 100095 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. All belts should fit snugly in order to provide full restraint. Loose fitting belts are not as effective in preventing or reducing injury. Each seatbelt is designed to support only one person. Never use a single belt for two or more persons ­ even children. Otherwise, in an accident, serious injury or death could result. 100096 1. Lower the head restraints. 2. Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and then fold the seatback down. To return the seatback to its original position, raise the seatback until it locks into 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 damage is not obvious. ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 10 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 1-10 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly restrained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially if they are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or improperly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. Consequently, we strongly recommend that ALL children (including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever is appropriate for the child's height and weight. Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD'S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, see the "Child restraint 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 front passenger when any of the SRS frontal and side airbags deploys. Infants or small children Use a child restraint system that is suitable for your vehicle. See information on "Child restraint systems" in this chapter. Children If a child is too big for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and be restrained using the seatbelts. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat. If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses the face or neck, adjust the shoulder belt anchor height (window-side seating positions only) and then if necessary move the child closer to the belt buckle to help provide 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. A1900BE-A.book Page 11 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-11 Expectant mothers Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) Each passenger's seatbelt has an Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ ELR has an additional locking mode "Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode" intended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in that position and the seatbelt cannot be extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor functions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted 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 removed, make sure that the seatbelt retracts fully and the retractor returned to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode. For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the "Child restraint systems" section in this chapter. 1 Seatbelt warning light and chime Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver's seat, as required by current safety standards. There is a seatbelt warning light in the combination meter. If the driver has not yet fastened the seatbelt 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 remain lit for 15 seconds. If the driver's seatbelt is still not fastened even 15 seconds later (21 seconds after turning ON the ignition switch), the warning lights will alternate between flashing and steady illumination 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. 100100 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. Emergency Locking Retractor (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. ­ CONTINUED ­ A1900BE-A.book Page 12 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM 1-12 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags NOTE Fastening the seatbelt If the driver unfastens the seatbelt after fastening, the seatbelt warning device operates as follows according to the vehicle speed. At speeds lower than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals. The chime will not sound. At speeds higher than approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) The warning light will alternate between flashing and steady illumination at 15-second intervals and the chime will sound while the warning light is flashing. It is possible to cancel the warning operation that follows the 6-second warning after turning ON the ignition switch by unfastening and refastening the driver's seatbelt. When the ignition switch is turned ON next time, however, the complete sequence of the warning operation resumes. For further details about canceling the warning operation, please contact your SUBARU dealer. 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 increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. Never use a belt that is twisted or reversed. In an accident, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. Keep the lap belt as low as possible on your hips. In a collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead of across the weaker abdomen. Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits well back and upright in the seat. To reduce the risk of sliding under the seatbelt in a collision, the front seatbacks should be always used in the upright position while the vehicle is running. If the front seatbacks are not used in the upright position in a collision, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious internal injury or death. 100101 Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. If an accident occurs, this can increase the risk or severity of injury. A1900BE-A.book Page 13 Friday, June 17, 2005 5:40 PM Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags 1-13 Adjusting the front seat shoulder belt anchor height Metallic parts of the seatbelt can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn an occupant. Do not touch such hot parts until they cool. Front seatbelts 1. Adjust the seat position: Driver's seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seatback as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full vehicle control. Front passenger's seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Sit well back in the seat. 3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted. If the belt stops before reaching the buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it out more slowly. If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let the belt retract slightly after giving it a strong pull, then pull it out slowly again. 1 100102 4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click. 200371 The shoulder belt anchor height should be adjusted to the position best suited for the driver/front passenger. To lower the anchor height, push the release button and slide the anchor down. To raise the anchor height, slide the anchor up. Pull down on the anchor to make sure that it is locked in place. Always adjust the anchor height so that the shoulder belt passes over the middle of the shoulder without touching the neck. 100103