2011 legacy owners manual

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Foreword

Congratulations on choosing a SUBARU vehicle. This OwnersManual has all the information necessary to keep your SUBARU in

excellent condition and to properly maintain the emission controlsystem for minimizing emission pollutants. We urge you to readthis manual carefully so that you may understand your vehicle andits operation. For information not found in this Owners Manual,such as details concerning repairs or adjustments, please contactthe SUBARU dealer from whom you purchased your SUBARU orthe nearest SUBARU dealer.

The information, specifications and illustrations found in thismanual are those in effect at the time of printing. FUJI HEAVYINDUSTRIES LTD. reserves the right to change specifications anddesigns at any time without prior notice and without incurring anyobligation to make the same or similar changes on vehiclespreviously sold. This Owners Manual applies to all models andcovers all equipment, including factory installed options. Someexplanations, therefore may be for equipment not installed in yourvehicle.

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

FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO, JAPAN

is a registered trademark of FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.

*C Copyright 2010 FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD.


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This manual describes the following types of the Legacy series.

1) Legacy

2) Outback


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Warranties

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

. SUBARU Limited Warranty

. Emission Control Systems Warranty

. Emissions Performance Warranty

All warranty information, including detailsof coverage and exclusions, is in theWarranty and Maintenance Booklet.

Please read these warranties carefully.

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

. SUBARU Limited Warranty

. Anti-Corrosion Warranty

. Emission Control Warranty

All warranty information, including detailsof coverage and exclusions, is in theWarranty and Service Booklet. Please

read these warranties carefully.

How to use this Owners

Manual& Using your Owners ManualBefore you operate your vehicle, carefullyread this manual. To protect yourself andextend the service life of your vehicle,follow the instructions in this manual.

Failure to observe these instructions mayresult in serious injury and damage to yourvehicle.

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

Chapter 1: Seat, seatbelt and SRSairbags

This chapter informs you how to use theseat and seatbelt and contains precau-tions for the SRS airbags.

Chapter 2: Keys and doorsThis chapter informs you how to operatethe keys, locks and windows.

Chapter 3: Instruments and controls

This chapter informs you about the opera-tion of instrument panel indicators and

how to use the instruments and otherswitches.

Chapter 4: Climate control

This chapter informs you how to operatethe climate control.

Chapter 5: Audio

This chapter informs you how to operateyour 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 andoperate your SUBARU.

Chapter 8: Driving tips

This chapter informs you how to drive youSUBARU in various conditions and explains some safety tips on driving.

Chapter 9: In case of emergency

This chapter informs you what to do if youhave a problem while driving, such as aflat tire or engine overheating.

Chapter 10: Appearance care

This chapter informs you how to keep youSUBARU looking good.

Chapter 11: Maintenance and service

This chapter informs you when you needto take your SUBARU to the dealer foscheduled maintenance and informs youhow to keep your SUBARU running

properly.

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Chapter 12: Specifications

This chapter informs you about the dimen-sions and capacities of your SUBARU.

Chapter 13: Consumer information andReporting safety defects

This chapter informs you about Tireinformation, Uniform tire quality gradingstandards and Reporting safety defects.

Chapter 14: IndexThis is an alphabetical listing of all thats inthis manual. You can use it to quickly findsomething you want to read.

& Safety 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 toyou or others.

Please read these safety warnings as wellas all other portions of this manual care-fully in order to gain a better understand-ing of how to use your SUBARU vehiclesafely.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation inwhich serious injury or death could

result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation inwhich injury or damage to yourvehicle, or both, could result if thecaution is ignored.

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

& Safety symbol

You will find a circle with a slash through itin this manual. This symbol means Do

not,

Do not do this

, or

Do not let this

happen, depending upon the context.

& Abbreviation list

You will find several abbreviations in thismanual. The meanings of the abbrevia-tions are shown in the following list.

Abbreviation Meaning

A/C Air conditioner

A/ELRAutomatic/Emergency locking

retractor ABS Anti-lock brake system

AKI Anti knock index

ALR Automatic locking retractor

AT Automatic transmission

ATF Automatic transmission fluid

AWD All-wheel drive

CVT Continuously variable trans-mission

DRL Daytime running light

EBDElectronic brake force distri-bution

ELR Emergency locking retractor

FWD Front-wheel drive

GAW Gross axle weight

GAWR Gross axle weight rating

GPS Global positioning system

GVW Gross vehicle weight

GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating


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Abbreviation Meaning

HID High intensity discharge

INT Intermittent

LATCHLower anchors and tethers forchildren

LED Light emitting diode

LSD Limited slip differential

MIL Malfunction indicator lamp

MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl man-ganese tricarbonyl

MT Manual transmission

OBD On-board diagnostics

SI-DRIVE SUBARU Intelligent Drive

SRSSupplemental restraint sys-tem

TIN Tire identification number

TPMSTire pressure monitoring sys-tem

VDC Vehicle dynamics control

Vehicle symbols

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

For warning and indicator lights, refer toWarning and indicator lights F19.

Mark Name

WARNING

CAUTION

Power door lock

Power door unlock

Passengers windows lock

Fuel

Front fog lights

Hazard warning flasher

Seat heater

Mark Name

Child restraint lower an-chorages

Child restraint top tether an-chorages

Horn

Windshield wiper

Windshield washer

Rear window wiper

Rear window washer

Lights

Tail lights, license plate lightand instrument panel illumi-nation

Headlights

Turn signal

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Mark Name

Illumination brightness

Engine hood

Trunk lid (Legacy)

Fan speed

Instrument panel outlets

Instrument panel outlets andfoot outlets

Foot outlets

Windshield defroster and footoutlets

Windshield defroster

Rear window defogger/Out-side mirror defogger/Wind-shield wiper deicer

Air recirculation

Mark Name

Engine oil

Washer

Door lock (transmitter)

Door unlock (transmitter)

Trunk lid open (Legacy) orrear gate unlock (Outback)(transmitter)

Safety precautions when

driving& Seatbelt and SRS airbag

WARNING

. All persons in the vehicle shouldfasten their seatbelts BEFOREthe vehicle starts to move. Other-wise, the possibility of seriousinjury becomes greater in theevent of a sudden stop or acci-dent.

. To obtain maximum protection in

the event of an accident, thedriver and all passengers in thevehicle should always wear seat-belts when the vehicle is moving.The SRS (Supplemental RestraintSystem) airbag does not do awaywith the need to fasten seatbelts.

In combination with the seat-belts, it offers the best combinedprotection in case of a seriousaccident.

Not wearing a seatbelt increasesthe chance of severe injury ordeath in a crash even when the

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. The SRS airbags deploy withconsiderable speed and force.Occupants who are out of properposition when the SRS airbagdeploys could suffer very seriousinjuries. Because the SRS airbagneeds enough space for deploy-ment, the driver should alwayssit upright and well back in the

seat as far from the steeringwheel as practical while stillmaintaining full vehicle controland the front passenger shouldmove the seat as far back aspossible and sit upright and wellback in the seat.

For instructions and precautions, carefullyread the following sections.

. For the seatbelt system, refer to Seat-belts F1-12.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to*SRS airbag (Supplemental RestraintSystem airbag) F1-38.

& Child safety

WARNING

. Never hold a child on your lap orin your arms while the vehicle ismoving. The passenger cannotprotect the child from injury in acollision, because the child will

be caught between the passen-ger and objects inside the vehi-cle.

. While riding in the vehicle, in-fants and small children shouldalways be placed in the REARseat in an infant or child restraintsystem which is appropriate fort he chi lds a ge , he ight a ndweight. If a child is too big for achild restraint system, the childshould sit in the REAR seat andbe restrained using the seatbelts.According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seat-ing positions. Never allow a childto stand up or kneel on the seat.

. Put children in the REAR seat

properly restrained at all times ina child restraint device or in aseatbelt. The SRS airbag deploys

with considerable speed andforce and can injure or even killchildren, especially if they arenot restrained or improperly re-strained. Because children arelighter and weaker than adults,their risk of being injured fromdeployment is greater.

.NEVER INSTALL A REARWARDFACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT INTHE FRONT SEAT. DOING SORISKS SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA-CING THE CHILDS HEAD TOOCLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.

. Always turn the child safety locksto the LOCK position whenevera child rides in the rear seat.Serious injury could result if achild accidentally opened thedoor and fell out. Refer to Childsafety locks F2-20.

. Always lock the passengers win-dows using the lock switch whenchildren are riding in the vehicle.Failure to follow this procedurecould result in injury to a childoperating the power window. Re-fer to Windows F2-20.

. Never leave unattended children,adults or animals in the vehicle.

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They could accidentally injurethemselves or others throughinadvertent operation of the ve-hicle. Also, on hot or sunny days,the temperature in a closed ve-hicle could quickly become highenough to cause severe or pos-sibly fatal injuries.

. Help prevent children, adults oranimals from locking themselvesin the trunk. On hot or sunnydays, the temperature in thetrunk could quickly become highenough to cause death or seriousheat-related injuries includingbrain damage to anyone lockedinside, particularly for small chil-dren.

. When leaving the vehicle, closeall windows and lock all doors.Also make certain that the trunkis closed.

For instructions and precautions, carefullyread the following sections.

. For the seatbelt system, refer to Seat-belts F1-12.

. For the child restraint system, refer toChild restraint systems F1-25.

. For the SRS airbag system, refer to*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint

System airbag) F1-38.

& Engine exhaust gas (carbonmonoxide)

WARNING

. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.Engine exhaust gas contains

carbon monoxide, a colorlessand odorless gas which is dan-gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.

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

. Never run the engine in a closedspace, such as a garage, exceptfor the brief time needed to drivethe vehicle in or out of it.

. Avoid remaining in a parkedvehicle for a long time while the

engine is running. If that isunavoidable, then use the venti-lation fan to force fresh air intothe vehicle.

. Always keep the front ventilatorinlet grille free from snow, leavesor other obstructions to ensure

that the ventilation system al-ways works properly.

. If at any time you suspect thatexhaust fumes are entering thev eh ic le , h av e t he p ro bl emchecked and corrected as soonas possible. If you must driveunder these conditions, driveonly with all windows fully open.

. Keep the trunk lid or rear gateclosed while driving to preventexhaust gas from entering thevehicle.

& Drinking and driving

WARNINGDrinking and then driving is verydangerous. Alcohol in the blood-stream delays your reaction andimpairs your perception, judgmentand attentiveness. If you drive afterdrinking even if you drink just alittle it will increase the risk ofbeing involved in a serious or fatalaccident, injuring or killing yourself,your passengers and others. Inaddition, if you are injured in theaccident, alcohol may increase theseverity of that injury.


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Please dont drink and drive.

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

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

& Drugs and driving

WARNING

There are some drugs (over thecounter and prescription) that candelay your reaction time and impairyour perception, judgment and at-tentiveness. If you drive after takingthem, it may increase your, your

passengers and other persons riskof being involved in a serious orfatal accident.

If you are taking any drugs, check withyour doctor or pharmacist or read theliterature that accompanies the medication

to determine if the drug you are taking canimpair your driving ability. Do not drive

after taking any medications that canmake you drowsy or otherwise affect your

ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Ifyou have a medical condition that requiresyou to take drugs, please consult withyour doctor.

Never drive if you are under the influenceof any illicit mind-altering drugs. For your

own health and well-being, we urge younot to take illegal drugs in the first placeand to seek treatment if you are addictedto those drugs.

& Driving when tired or sleepy

WARNING

When you are tired or sleepy, yourreaction will be delayed and yourperception, judgment and attentive-ness will be impaired. If you drivewhen tired or sleepy, your, your

passengers

and other persons

chances of being involved in aserious accident may increase.

Please do not continue to drive butinstead find a safe place to rest if youare tired or sleepy. On long trips, youshould make periodic rest stops to refreshyourself before continuing on your journey.When possible, you should share the

driving with others.

& Car phone/cell phone anddriving

CAUTION

Do not use a car phone/cell phonewhile driving; it may distract your

attention from driving and can leadto an accident. If you use a carphone/cell phone, pull off the roadand park in a safe place beforeusing your phone. In some States/Provinces, only hands-free phonesmay legally be used while driving.

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& Modification of your vehicle

CAUTION

Your vehicle should not be modifiedother than with genuine SUBARUparts and accessories. Other typesof modifications could affect itsperformance, safety or durability,

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

& Driving with petsUnrestrained pets can interfere with yourdriving and distract your attention fromdriving. In a collision or sudden stop,unrestrained pets or cages can be thrownaround inside the vehicle and hurt you oryour passengers. Besides, the pets canbe hurt under these situations. It is also fortheir own safety that pets should beproperly restrained in your vehicle. Re-strain a pet with a special travelingharness which can be secured to the rearseat with a seatbelt or use a pet carrierwhich can be secured to the rear seat by

routing a seatbelt through the carriershandle. Never restrain pets or pet carriers

in the front passengers seat. For furtherinformation, consult your veterinarian,

local animal protection society or petshop.

& Tire pressures

WARNING

Driving at high speeds with exces-sively low tire pressures can causethe tires to deform severely and torapidly become hot. A sharp in-crease in temperature could causetread separation, and destruction ofthe tires. The resulting loss of

vehicle control could lead to anaccident.

Check and, if necessary, adjust thepressure of each tire (including the spare)at least once a month and before any longjourney.

Check the tire pressure when the tires arecold. Use a pressure gauge to adjust thetire pressures to the values shown on thetire placard. For detailed information, referto Tires and wheels F11-33.

& California proposition 65warning

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its consti-tuents, and certain vehicle compo-nents contain or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm. In addi-tion, certain fluids in vehicles andcertain components of product wearcontain or emit chemicals known tothe State of California to causecancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

& California Perchlorate Advi-sory

Certain vehicle components such as air-

bag modules, seatbelt pretensioners andkeyless entry transmitter batteries maycontain perchlorate material. Specialhandling may apply for service or vehicleend of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.


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Table of contents

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Keys and doors

Instruments and controls

Climate control

Audio

Interior equipment

Starting and operating

Driving tips

In case of emergency

Appearance care

Maintenance and service

Specifications

Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Index


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Illustrated index

& Exterior

1) Engine hood lock release (page 11-7)2) Headlight switch (page 3-28)

3) Bulb replacement (page 11-48)4) Wiper switch (page 3-32)

5) Moonroof (page 2-28)

6) Roof rail (page 8-14)7) Door locks (page 2-4)8) Tire pressure (page 11-35)9) Flat tires (page 9-6)

10) Fog light switch (page 3-30)11) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13)

12) Towing hook (page 9-12)


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1) Rear window defogger button(page 3-34)

2) Fuel filler lid and cap (page 7-3)3) Child safety locks (page 2-20)

4) Towing hook (page 9-12)

5) Tie-down hooks (page 9-13)6) Trunk lid (page 2-24)7) Rear gate (page 2-26)8) Bulb replacement (page 11-52)

9) Rear wiper switch (page 3-34)

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& Interior

! Passenger compartment area

1) Lower anchorages for child restraintsystem (page 1-33)

2) Seatbelt (page 1-12)3) Center console (page 6-6)

4) Front seat (page 1-2)

5) Rear seat (page 1-7)


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1) Top tether anchorages (page 1-36)2) Cargo area light (page 6-3)

3) Rear center seatbelt (page 1-18)4) Cargo area cover (page 6-15)

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1) Shift lever (MT) (page 7-16)/Select lever(AT and CVT) (page 7-19)

2) Climate control (page 4-1)3) Audio (page 5-1)

4) Navigation system (Refer to the OwnersManual supplement for the navigationsystem)

5) Multi function display (page 3-25)6) Glove box (page 6-6)

7) Cup holder (page 6-8)


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& Instrument panel 1) Door locks (page 2-4)2) Electronic parking brake switch

(page 7-34)3) Hill Holder switch (page 7-36)

4) Trunk lid opener switch (page 2-24)

5) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switc(page 7-31)

6) Remote control mirror switch (page 3-517) Illumination brightness control

(page 3-30)

8) Light control switch (page 3-27)9) Audio control buttons (page 5-31)10) Combination meter (page 3-5)11) Cruise control (page 7-38)

12) Paddle shift (page 7-22)13) Wiper control lever (page 3-31)

14) Horn (page 3-52)

15) SRS airbag (page 1-38)16) Fuse box (page 11-46)17) Hood lock release knob (page 11-7)

18) Power windows (page 2-20)

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& Light control and wiper control levers/switches 1) Windshield wiper (page 3-31)2) Mist (page 3-32)

3) Windshield washer (page 3-33)4) Rear window wiper and washer switch

(page 3-34)

5) Wiper intermittent time control switch(page 3-33)

6) Wiper control lever (page 3-32)7) Light control switch (page 3-27)

8) Front fog light switch (page 3-30)

9) Headlight ON/OFF/AUTO (page 3-28)10) H e ad l ig ht f l as h er H i gh / Lo w b ea m

change (page 3-28)11) Turn signal lever (page 3-29)


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& Combination meter

! U.S.-spec. models

1) Trip meter A/B selection and trip metereset knob (page 3-6)

2) Tachometer (page 3-7)3) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6)

4) Speedometer (page 3-6)

5) Multi function display switching kno(page 3-25)

6) Fuel gauge (page 3-7)7) Coolant temperature warning/indicato

light (page 3-13)

8) ECO gauge (page 3-8)

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! Canada-spec. models 1) Trip meter A/B selection and trip meterreset knob (page 3-6)

2) Tachometer (page 3-7)3) Trip meter and odometer (page 3-6)

4) Speedometer (page 3-6)

5) Multi function display switching knob(page 3-25)

6) Fuel gauge (page 3-7)7) Coolant temperature warning/indicator

light (page 3-13)

8) ECO gauge (page 3-8)


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& Warning and indicator lights

Mark Name Page

Seatbelt warning light 3-10

Front passengersseatbelt warning light

3-10

SRS airbag systemwarning light

3-11

CHECK ENGINE warn-ing light/Malfunction in-dicator lamp

3-12

Coolant temperaturelow indicator light/Cool-ant temperature highwarning light

3-13

Charge warning light 3-14

Oil pressure warninglight

3-14

Engine oil level warninglight

3-14

AT OIL TEMP warninglight (AT and CVT mod-els)

3-15

/ ABS warning light 3-16

Mark Name Page

/ Brake system warninglight

3-17

Hill Holder indicatorlight

3-19

Door open warning light 3-20

Door open indicatorlight

3-20

Low fuel warning light 3-19

All-Wheel Drive warn-ing light (AT and CVTmodels)

3-20

Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol warning light/Vehi-cle Dynamics Controloperation indicator light

3-20

Vehicle Dynamics Con-trol OFF indicator light 3-22

Security indicator light 3-22

Turn signal indicatorlights

3-23

High beam indicatorlight

3-23

Mark Name Page

Front fog light indicatorlight (if equipped)

3-24

Cruise control indicatorlight

3-23

Cruise control set indi-cator light 3-23

Headlight indicator light 3-24

Low tire pressurewarning light(U.S.-spec. models)

3-15

/ Front passengers fron-tal airbag ON indicator

light1-46/3-12

/Front passengers fron-tal airbag OFF indicatorlight

1-46/3-12

Shift-up indicator 3-22

Windshield washer fluidwarning light

3-20

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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. Contactthe nearest SUBARU dealer for details.

Item Function Possible settings Default setting Page

Alarm system Alarm system Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-15

Monitoring start delay time (after closureof doors)

0 second/30 seconds 30 seconds 2-17

Impact sensor operation (only modelswith shock sensors (dealer option))

Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-19

Passive arming Operation/Non-operation Non-operation 2-18

Map light/Dome light/Cargo area lightillumination

ON/OFF OFF 2-15

Remote keyless entry sys-

tem

Hazard warning flasher Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-8

Audible signal Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-10

Key lock-in prevention Key lock-in prevention Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-7

Defogger and deicer systemfor models with the automaticclimate control system

Rear window defogger, outside mirrordefogger and windshield wiper deicer

Operation for 15 minutes/Continuous operation

Operation for 15 minutes 3-34

Map light/Dome light/Cargo

area light

Operation of map light/Dome light/Cargo

area light OFF delay timer

OFF/Short/Normal/Long Long 6-2

Battery drainage preventionfunction

Battery drainage prevention function Operation/Non-operation Operation 2-6

Seatbelt warning Sounds a chime while driving Operation/Non-operation Operation 1-14

Auto on/off headlights Sensitivity of the operation of the auto on/off headlights

Low/Normal/High/Very high Normal 3-28

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Front seats........................................................... 1-2

Manual seat ........................................... ............. 1-3Power seat (if equipped) ...................................... 1-4Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-6

Seat heater (if equipped) .................................... 1-6Rear seats............................................................ 1-7

Reclining the seatback (Outback).... ...... ..... ..... ..... 1-8

Folding down the rear seatback..................... ...... 1-9Head restraint adjustment......... ...... ...... ..... ..... .... 1-10

Armrest ............................................................... 1-12Seatbelts ............................................................. 1-12

Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-12Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ...... ...... ..... .. 1-14Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor

(A/ELR) ......................................... ................... 1-14Seatbelt warning light and chime ..... ...... ...... ..... .. 1-14Fastening the seatbelt ........................................ 1-15Seatbelt maintenance ......................................... 1-22

Front seatbelt pretensioners ............................. 1-22System monitors........................................... ..... 1-23System servicing................................................ 1-24

Precautions against vehicle modification....... ... .. 1-25

Child restraint systems ..................................... 1-25Where to place a child restraint system...... ..... ... 1-27Choosing a child restraint system ..... ...... ..... ..... . 1-28Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR

seatbelt .......................................... ................. 1-28Installing a booster seat..................................... 1-32Installation of child restraint systems by use of

lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ..... ..... .... 1-33Top tether anchorages ....................................... 1-36

*SRS airbag (Supplemental RestraintSystem airbag)................................................ 1-38Models with SRS airbags and lap/shoulder

restraints for driver, front passenger, andwindow-side rear passengers..... ..... ...... ..... ..... . 1-38

SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system ...... ..... 1-43SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag...... ..... .. 1-54SRS airbag system monitors........................... ... 1-65SRS airbag system servicing ..... ...... ...... ..... ..... .. 1-66Precautions against vehicle modification....... ... .. 1-67

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1-2 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags

Front seats

WARNING

. Never adjust the seat while driv-ing to avoid the possibility ofloss of vehicle control and ofpersonal injury.

. Before adjusting the seat, makesure the hands and feet of rearseat passengers or cargo areclear of the adjusting mechan-ism.

. After adjusting the seat, push itslightly to make sure it is se-

curely locked. If the seat is notsecurely locked, it may move orthe seatbelt may not operateproperly.

. Do not put objects under the frontseats. They may interfere withfront seat locking and cause anaccident.

. Seatbelts provide maximum re-straint when the occupant sitswell back and upright in the seat.To reduce the risk of slidingunder the seatbelt in a collision,

the front seatbacks should bealways used in the upright posi-tion while the vehicle is running.

If the front seatbacks are notused in the upright position in a

collision, the risk of sliding underthe lap belt and of the lap beltsliding up over the abdomen willincrease, and both can result inserious internal injury or death.

. The SRS airbags deploy withconsiderable speed and force.

Occupants who are out of properposition when the SRS airbagdeploys could suffer very seriousinjuries. Because the SRS airbagneeds enough space for deploy-ment, the driver should alwayssit upright and well back in the

seat as far from the steeringwheel as practical while stillmaintaining full vehicle controland the front passenger shouldmove the seat as far back aspossible and sit upright and wellback in the seat.

WARNING

Put children in the rear seat properlyrestrained at all times. The SRSairbag deploys with considerablespeed and force and can injure oreven kill children, especially if theyare not restrained or improperlyrestrained. Because children arelighter and weaker than adults, theirrisk of being injured from deploy-ment is greater. Consequently, westrongly recommend that ALL chil-dren (including those in child seatsand those that have outgrown childrestraint devices) sit in the REARseat properly restrained at all timesin a child restraint device or in aseatbelt, whichever is appropriate

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for the childs age, height andweight.

Secure ALL types of child restraintdevices (including forward facingchild seats) in the REAR seats atall times.

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

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

tions than in the front seating posi-tions. For instructions and precau-tions concerning child restraint sys-tems, refer to Child restraint sys-tems F1-25.

& Manual seat

! Forward and backward adjustment

Pull the lever upward and slide the seat tothe desired position. Then release thelever and try to move the seat back andforth to make sure that it is securely lockedinto place.

! Reclining the seatback

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid-ing under the seatbelt in the event ofa collision, always put the seatbackin the upright position while thevehicle is in motion. Also, do notplace objects such as cushions

between the passenger and theseatback. If you do so, the risk ofsliding under the lap belt and of thelap belt sliding up over the abdomenwill increase, and both can result inserious internal injury or death.

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Pull the reclining lever up and adjust theseatback to the desired position. Thenrelease the lever and make sure the

seatback is securely locked into place.The seatback placed in a reclined positioncan spring back upward with force whenthe lever is pulled. When operating thereclining lever to return the seatback, holdthe seatback lightly so that it may beraised back gradually.

! Seat height adjustment (driversseat)

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 bymoving the seat cushion adjustment leverup or down.

& Power seat (if equipped)

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid-ing under the seatbelt in the event ofa collision, always put the seatbackin the upright position while thevehicle is in motion. Also, do notplace objects such as cushions

between the passenger and theseatback. If you do so, the risk ofsliding under the lap belt and of thelap belt sliding up over the abdomenwill increase, and both can result inserious internal injury or death.

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! Drivers seat

1) Seat position forward/backward con-trol switchTo adjust the seat forward or backward,move the control switch forward or

backward. During forward/backward adjustment of the seat, you cannot adjust

the seat cushion angle or seat cushionheight.

2) Seat cushion angle control switchTo adjust the seat cushion angle, pull upor push down the front end of the controlswitch.

3) Seatback angle (reclining) controlswitchTo adjust the angle of the seatback,move the control switch.

4) Seat height control switchTo adjust the seat height, pull up or pushdown the rear end of the control switch.

5) Lumbar support control switchTo increase lower back support, push thefront side of the switch. To decreaselower back support, push the rear side ofthe switch.

! Front passengers seat (ifequipped)

1) Seat position forward/backward con

trol switchTo adjust the seat forward or backward,move the control switch forward orbackward.

2) Seatback angle (reclining) controswitchTo adjust the angle of the seatback,move the control switch.


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& Head restraint adjustment

1) Head restraint2) Release button

Both the drivers seat and the frontpassengers seat are equipped with headrestraints.

The head restraint should be adjusted sothat the center of the head restraint isclosest to the top of the occupants ears.

To raise:Pull the head restraint up.

To lower:

Push the head restraint down whilepressing the release button on the top ofthe seatback.

To remove:

While pressing the release button, pull out

the head restraint.To install:

Install the head restraint into the holes thatare located on the top of the seatback untilthe head restraint locks.

WARNING

. Never drive the vehicle with thehead restraints removed becausethey are designed to reduce therisk of serious neck injury in theevent that the vehicle is struckfrom the rear. Therefore, when

you remove the head restraints,you must reinstall all head re-straints to protect vehicle occu-pants.

. All occupants, including the dri-ver, should not operate a vehicleor sit in a vehicles seat until the

head restraints are placed in theirproper positions in order to mini-mize the risk of neck injury in theevent of a crash.

Seat heater (if equipped)

1) HIGH Rapid heating2) LOW Normal heating3) OFF Off

A) Left-hand side

B) Right-hand side

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The seat heater operates when the igni-tion switch is either in the Acc or ON

position.To turn on the seat heater, press theLOW or HIGH position on the switch,as desired, depending on the tempera-ture.

Selecting the HIGH position will causethe seat to heat up quicker.

To turn off the seat heater, slightly pressthe opposite side of the current position.

The indicator located on the switch illumi-nates when the seat heater is in operation.When the vehicles interior is warmed

enough or before you leave the vehicle,be sure to turn the switch off.

CAUTION

. There is a possibility that peoplewith delicate skin may sufferslight burns even at low tempera-

tures if they use the seat heaterfor a long period of time. Whenusing the heater, always be sureto warn the persons concerned.

. Do not put anything on the seatwhich insulates against heat,

such as a blanket, cushion, orsimilar items. This may cause theseat heater to overheat.

NOTEUse of the seat heater for a long period

of time while the engine is not runningcan cause battery discharge.

Rear seats

WARNINGSeatbelts provide maximum re-straint when the occupant sits wellback and upright in the seat. Do notput cushions or any other materialsbetween occupants and seatbacksor seat cushions. If you do so, therisk of sliding under the lap belt andof the lap belt sliding up over theabdomen will increase, and both canresult in serious internal injury ordeath.


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WARNING

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

& Reclining the seatback (Out-back)

WARNING

To prevent the passenger from slid-ing under the seatbelt in the event ofa collision, always put the seatbackin the upright position while thevehicle is in motion.

CAUTION

If the vehicle is equipped with acargo area cover, observe the fol-lowing precautions.

. Be careful not to pinch your handbetween the headrest and the

cargo area cover when you re-cline the rear seat.

. Move the front cover of the cargoarea cover backward so that thecover is not damaged by thereclined seatback. Refer to Car-go area cover F6-15.

Pull the lever and adjust the seatback tothe desired position.

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& Folding down the rear seat-back

WARNING

. When you fold down the seat-back, check that there are nopassengers or objects on therear seat. Not doing so creates

a risk of injury or property da-mage if the seatback suddenlyfolds down.

. Never allow passengers to rideon the folded rear seatback or inthe cargo area or trunk. Doing somay result in serious injury or

death.. Secure all objects and especially

long items properly to preventthem from being thrown aroundinside the vehicle and causingserious injury during a suddenstop, a sudden steering maneu-

ver or a rapid acceleration.

. When you return the seatback toits original position, shake theseatback slightly to confirm thatit is securely fixed in place. If theseatback is not securely fixed inplace, the seatback may sud-denly fold down in the event ofsudden braking, or objects may

move out from the cargo area,which could cause serious injury

or death.. After returning the rear seat to its

original position, be certain toplace all of the seatbelts and thetab attached to the seat cushionabove the seat cushion. Also,make certain that the shoulder

belts are fully visible.

CAUTION

The rear seatback may fold downquickly due to the internal spring.

Hold the seatback while pulling therelease lever to slow it down.

! Legacy

To fold down the seatback, perform thefollowing procedure.

1. Open the trunk lid. Refer to Openingthe trunk lid (Legacy) F2-9 or To openthe trunk lid from inside F2-24.

1) Release lever

2. Pull the release lever on the side thayou want to fold down.

3. Fold the seatback down.

To return the seatback to its originaposition, raise the seatback until it locksinto place and make sure that it is securelylocked.

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! Outback

Unlock the seatback by pulling the releaselever and then fold the seatback down.

To return the seatback to its originalposition, raise the seatback until it locksinto place and make sure that it is securelylocked.

& Head restraint adjustment

Both the rear window side seats and the

rear center seat are equipped with headrestraints.

WARNING

. Never drive the vehicle with thehead restraints removed because

they are designed to reduce therisk of serious neck injury in theevent that the vehicle is struckfrom the rear. Therefore, whenyou remove the head restraints,you must reinstall all head re-straints to protect vehicle occu-

pants.. All occupants, including the dri-

ver, should not operate a vehicleor sit in a vehicles seat until thehead restraints are placed in theirproper positions in order to mini-mize the risk of neck injury in the

event of a crash.

! Rear window side seating position

1) Head restraint2) Release button

To raise:

Pull the head restraint up.

To lower:

Push the head restraint down whilepressing the release button on the top ofthe seatback.

To remove:While pressing the release button, pull outthe head restraint.

To install:

Install the head restraint into the holes thatare located on the top of the seatback untilthe head restraint locks.

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that the center of the head restraint isclosest to the top of the occupants ears.

When the seats are not occupied, lowerthe head restraints to improve rearwardvisibility.

NOTEFor Legacy, it is not possible to removeor install the head restraint withoutfolding down the rear seatback. Folddown the rear seatback and then

remove or install the head restraint.

! Rear center seating position

CAUTION

The head restraint is not intended tobe used at the lowest position.Before sitting on the seat, raise thehead restraint to the extended posi-tion.

A) When not used (retracted position)

B) When used (extended position)

1) Head restraint

2) Release button

To raise:

Pull the head restraint up.To lower:

Push the head restraint down whilepressing the release button on the top othe seatback.

To remove:

While pressing the release button, pull outhe head restraint.

To install:

Install the head restraint into the holes thaare located on the top of the seatback untithe head restraint locks.

When the rear-center seating position isoccupied, raise the head restraint to the

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extended position. When the rear centerseating position is not occupied, lower the

head restraint to improve rearward visibi-lity.

Armrest

To lower the armrest, pull on the top edge

of the armrest.

WARNING

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

Seatbelts

& Seatbelt safety tips

WARNING

. All persons in the vehicle shouldfasten their seatbelts BEFOREthe vehicle starts to move. Other-

wise, the possibility of seriousinjury becomes greater in theevent of a sudden stop or acci-dent.

. All belts should fit snugly in orderto provide full restraint. Loosefitting belts are not as effective in

preventing or reducing injury.. Each seatbelt is designed to

support only one person. Neveruse a single belt for two or morepersons even children. Other-wise, in an accident, seriousinjury or death could result.

. Replace all seatbelt assembliesincluding retractors and attach-ing hardware worn by occupantsof a vehicle that has been in aserious accident. The entire as-sembly should be replaced evenif damage is not obvious.



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. Put children in the rear seatproperly restrained at all times.

The SRS airbag deploys withconsiderable speed and forceand can injure or even kill chil-dren, especially if they are notrestrained or improperly re-strained. Because children arelighter and weaker than adults,

their risk of being injured fromdeployment is greater. Conse-quently, we strongly recommendthat ALL children (includingthose in child seats and thosethat have outgrown child re-straint devices) sit in the REAR

seat properly restrained at alltimes in a child restraint deviceor in a seatbelt, whichever isappropriate for the childs heightand weight.

Secure ALL types of child re-straint devices (including for-

ward facing child seats) in theREAR seats at all times.

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARDFACING CHILD SEAT IN THEFRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKSSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TOTHE CHILD BY PLACING THE

CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TOTHE SRS AIRBAG.

According to accident statistics,children are safer when properly

restrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seat-ing positions. For instructionsand precautions concerning thechild restraint system, refer toChild restraint systems F1-25.

Your vehicle is equipped with a crashsensing and diagnostic module, which willrecord the use of the seatbelt by the frontpassenger when any of the SRS frontal,side and curtain airbags deploys.

! Infants or small children

Use a child restraint system that issuitable for your vehicle. Refer to Childrestraint systems F1-25.

! Children

If a child is too big for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the rear seatand be restrained using the seatbelts.

According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the frontseating positions. Never allow a child tostand up or kneel on the seat.

If the shoulder portion of the belt crossesthe face or neck, move the child closer tothe belt buckle to help provide a good

shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken tosecurely place the lap belt as low as

possible on the hips and not on the childswaist. If the shoulder portion of the bel

cannot be properly positioned, a childrestraint system should be used. Neveplace the shoulder belt under the childsarm or behind the childs back.

! Expectant mothers

Expectant mothers also need to use the

seatbelts. They should consult their doctofor specific recommendations. The lap belshould be worn securely and as low aspossible over the hips, not over the waist

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& Emergency Locking Retrac-tor (ELR)

The drivers seatbelt has an EmergencyLocking Retractor (ELR).

The emergency locking retractor allowsnormal body movement but the retractorlocks automatically during a sudden stop,impact or if you pull the belt very quicklyout of the retractor.

& Automatic/Emergency Lock-ing Retractor (A/ELR)

Each passengers seatbelt has an Auto-matic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking

Retractor normally functions as an Emer-gency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR has an additional locking mode, Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode, intended to secure a child restraintsystem.

The ALR mode functions as follows.

When the seatbelt is once drawn outcompletely and is then retracted evenslightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt inthat position and the seatbelt cannot beextended. As the belt is rewinding, clickswill be heard which indicate the retractorfunctions as an ALR. When the seatbelt isretracted fully, the ALR mode is canceledand the ELR mode is restored.

When securing a child restraint system onthe rear seats by using a seatbelt, the

seatbelt must be changed over to theAutomatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.For instructions on how to install the childrestraint system using a seatbelt, refer toInstalling child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt F1-28.

When the child restraint system is re-

moved, make sure that the retractor isrestored to the Emergency Locking Re-tractor (ELR) mode by allowing the seat-belt to retract fully.

& Seatbelt warning lightand chime

NOTEIf your seatbelt warning device doesnot operate as described in the follow-ing, it may be out of order. Have thedevice inspected and, if necessary,repaired by the nearest SUBARU deal-

er.Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbeltwarning device at the drivers and frontpassengers seat, as required by currentsafety standards.

With the ignition switch turned to the ONposition, this device reminds the driverand front passenger to fasten their seat-

belts by the warning lights in the locationsindicated in the following illustration and a

chime.

Drivers warning light

Front passengers warning light


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sion, this spreads the force of thelap belt over stronger hip bones

instead of across the weakerabdomen.

. Seatbelts provide maximum re-straint when the occupant sitswell back and upright in the seat.To reduce the risk of slidingunder the seatbelt in a collision,

the front seatbacks should bealways used in the upright posi-tion while the vehicle is running.If the front seatbacks are notused in the upright position in acollision, the risk of sliding underthe lap belt and of the lap belt

sliding up over the abdomen willincrease, and both can result inserious internal injury or death.

. Do not put cushions or any othermaterials between occupantsand seatbacks or seat cushions.If you do so, the risk of sliding

under the lap belt and of the lapbelt sliding up over the abdomenwill increase, and both can resultin serious internal injury ordeath.

WARNING

Never place the shoulder belt under

the arm or behind the back. If anaccident occurs, this can increasethe risk or severity of injury.

CAUTION

Metallic parts of the seatbelt canbecome very hot in a vehicle thathas been closed up in sunny weath-er; they could burn an occupant. Donot touch such hot parts until theycool.

! Front seatbelts

1. Adjust the seat position:

Drivers seat: Adjust the seatback to theupright position. Move the seat as far fromthe steering wheel as practical while stillmaintaining full vehicle control.

Front passengers seat: Adjust the seat-back to the upright position. Move the seatas far back as possible.

2. Sit well back in the seat.

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

let the belt retract slightly after giving it astrong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

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until you hear a click.

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

6. Place the lap belt as low as possibleon your hips, not on your waist.

! Adjusting the front seat shoulderbelt anchor height

The shoulder belt anchor height should be

adjusted to the position best suited for thedriver/front passenger. Always adjust theanchor height so that the shoulder beltpasses over the middle of the shoulderwithout touching the neck.

To raise:

Slide the anchor up.To lower:

Push the release button and slide theanchor down.

Pull down the anchor to make sure that itis locked in place.

WARNING

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

braking or in a collision.

! Unfastening the seatbelt

Push the button on the buckle.

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

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! Rear seatbelts (except rear centerseatbelt on Outback)

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

strong pull on it, then pull it out slowlyagain.

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

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

5. Place the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips, not on your waist.


Push the button on the buckle.

Before closing the door, make sure that

the belts are retracted properly to avoidcatching the belt webbing in the door.

! Rear center seatbelt on Outback

1) Center seatbelt tongue plate2) Connector (tongue)

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WARNING

Fastening the seatbelt with the web-

bing twisted can increase the risk orseverity of injury in an accident.When fastening the belt after it ispulled out from the retractor, espe-cially when inserting the connec-tors tongue plate into the matingbuckle (on right-hand side), always

c heck that the webbing is nottwisted.

WARNING

Be sure to fasten both tongue plates

to the respective buckles. If theseatbelt is used only as a shoulderbelt (with the connectors tongueplate not fastened to the connec-tors buckle on the right-hand side),it cannot properly restrain the wear-er in position in an accident, possi-

bly resulting in serious injury ordeath.

Rear center seatbelt is stowed in therecess of the ceiling.

1. Retrieve the connector (tongue) plate

from the slot in the recess by pulling theconnector (tongue) plate.

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2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from theretractor.

3. After confirming that the webbing is not

twisted, insert the connector (tongue)attached at the webbing end into thebuckle on the right-hand side until a clickis heard. If the belt stops before reachingthe buckle, return the belt slightly and pullit out more slowly. If the belt still cannot beunlocked, let the belt retract slightly after

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

4. After fastening the seatbelt, make surethat the mark on the connector(tongue) and the mark on the buckle

face outwards.

5. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plateinto the center seatbelt buckle marked

CENTER on the left-hand side until itclicks.

6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on

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Push the release button of the centerseatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to

unfasten the seatbelt.

1. Insert a key or other hard pointedobject into the slot in the connector(buckle) on the right-hand side and push

it in, and the connector (tongue) plate willdisconnect from the buckle.

2. Allow the retractor to roll up the beltYou should hold the webbing end andguide it back into the retractor while it is

rolling up. Neatly store the tongue plate inthe recess and then insert the connecto(tongue) plate into the slot.

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CAUTION

. Do not allow the retractor to roll

up the seatbelt too quickly.Otherwise, the metal tongueplates may hit against the trim,resulting in damaged trim.

. Have the seatbelt fully rolled upso that the tongue plates areneatly stored. A hanging tongueplate can swing and hit againstthe trim during driving, causingdamage to the trim.

& Seatbelt maintenance

To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap

and lukewarm water. Never bleach or dyethe belts because this could seriouslyaffect their strength.

Inspect the seatbelts and attachmentsincluding the webbing and all hardwareperiodically for cracks, cuts, gashes,tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas.Replace the seatbelts even if only minordamage is found.

CAUTION

. Keep the belts free of polishes,oils, chemicals and particularly

battery acid.. Never attempt to make modifica-

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

Front seatbelt pretensioners

The drivers and front passengers seat-

belts have a seatbelt pretensioner. Theseatbelt pretensioners are designed to beactivated in the event of an accidentinvolving a moderate to severe frontalcollision.

The pretensioner sensor also serves as aSRS frontal airbag sensor. If the sensor

detects a certain predetermined amount offorce during a frontal collision, the frontseatbelt is quickly drawn back in by theretractor to take up the slack so that thebelt more effectively restrains the frontseat occupant.

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small amount of smoke will be released.These occurrences are normal and not

harmful. This smoke does not indicate afire in the vehicle.

Once the seatbelt pretensioner has beenactivated, the seatbelt retractor remainslocked. Consequently, the seatbelt cannotbe pulled out and retracted and thereforemust be replaced.

NOTE. Seatbelt pretensioners are not de-signed to activate in minor frontalimpacts, in side or rear impacts or inroll-over accidents.. The drivers seat and passengers

seat pretensioners and frontal airbagoperate simultaneously.. Pretensioners are designed to func-tion on a one-time-only basis. In theevent that a pretensioner is activated,both the drivers and front passengersseatbelt retractor assemblies must be

replaced and only by an authorizedSUBARU dealer. When replacing seat-belt retractor assemblies, use onlygenuine SUBARU parts.. If either front seatbelt does notretract or cannot be pulled out due toa malfunction or activation of the

pretensioner, contact your SUBARUdealer as soon as possible.

. If the front seatbelt retractor assem-bly or surrounding area has been

damaged, contact your SUBARU dealeras soon as possible.. When you sell your vehicle, we urgeyou to explain to the buyer that it hasseatbelt pretensioners by alerting thebuyer to the contents of this section.

WARNING. To obtain maximum protection,

occupants should sit in an up-right position with their seatbeltsproperly fastened. Refer to Seat-belts F1-12.

. Do not modify, remove or strikethe front seatbelt retractor as-semblies or surrounding area.This could result in accidentalactivation of the seatbelt preten-sioners or could make the sys-tem inoperative, possibly result-

ing in serious injury. Seatbeltpretensioners have no user-ser-viceable parts. For required ser-vicing of front seatbelt retractorsequipped with seatbelt preten-s io ne rs , s ee y ou r n ea re stSUBARU dealer.

. When discarding front seatbeltretractor assemblies or scrap-

ping the entire vehicle due tocollision damage or for other

reasons, consult your SUBARUdealer.

& System monitors

SRS airbag system warning light

A diagnostic system continually monitorthe readiness of the seatbelt pretensione

while the vehicle is being driven. Theseatbelt pretensioners share the contromodule with the airbag system. Thereforeif any malfunction occurs in a seatbelpretensioner, the SRS airbag systemwarning light will illuminate. The SRSairbag system warning light will show

normal system operation by illuminatingfor approximately 6 seconds when the

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ignition switch is turned to the ONposition.

The following components are monitoredby the indicator.

. Front sub sensor (right-hand side)

. Front sub sensor (left-hand side)

. Airbag control module (including im-pact sensors [all models] and rolloversensors [Outback])

. Frontal airbag module (drivers side)

. Frontal airbag module (front passen-gers side)

. Center pillar impact sensor (right-handside)

. Center pillar impact sensor (left-hand

side). Front door impact sensor (right-handside)

. Front door impact sensor (left-handside)

. Side airbag module (drivers side)

. Side airbag module (front passengersside)

. Rear wheel house impact sensor (right-hand side)

. Rear wheel house impact sensor (left-hand side)

. Curtain airbag module (right-hand side)

. Curtain airbag module (left-hand side)

. Seatbelt pretensioner (drivers side)

. Seatbelt pretensioner (front passen-gers side)

. Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-gers side)

. Front passengers occupant detectionsystem weight sensor

. Front passengers occupant detectioncontrol module

. Front passengers frontal airbag ON

and OFF indicator. All related wiring

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any ofthe following conditions, there may

be a malfunction in the seatbeltpretensioners and/or SRS airbagsystem. Immediately take your vehi-cle to your nearest SUBARU dealerto have the system checked. Unlesschecked and properly repaired, theseatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS

airbags will operate improperly (e.g.SRS airbags may inflate in a veryminor collision or not inflate in asevere collision), which may in-crease the risk of injury.

. Flashing or flickering of the warn-ing light

. No illumination of the warninglight when the ignition switch is

first turned to the ON position

. Continuous illumination of the

warning light. Illumination of the warning light

while driving

& System servicing

WARNING

. When discarding a seatbelt re-tractor assembly or scrappingthe entire vehicle damaged by acollision, consult your SUBARUdealer.

. Tampering with or disconnectingthe systems wiring could resultin accidental activation of theseatbelt pretensioner and/or air-bag or could make the systeminoperative, which may result inserious injury. Do not use elec-

trical test equipment on anycircuit related to the seatbeltpretensioner and airbag sys-tems. For required servicing ofthe seatbelt pretensioner, consultyour nearest SUBARU dealer.



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CAUTION

The front sub sensors are located inboth front fenders and the airbagcontrol module including the impactsensors is located under the centerconsole. If you need service orrepair in those areas or near thefront seatbelt retractors, have the

work performed by your authorizedSUBARU dealer.

NOTEIf the front part of the vehicle isdamaged in an accident to the extentthat the seatbelt pretensioner does notoperate, contact your SUBARU dealeras soon as possible.

& Precautions against vehiclemodification

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if

you want to install any accessory parts toyour vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the followingmodifications. Such modifications

can interfere with proper operationof the seatbelt pretensioners.

. Attachment of any equipment(bush bar, winches, snow plow,

skid plate, etc.) other than genu-ine SUBARU accessory parts tothe front end.

. Modification of the suspensionsystem or front end structure.

. Installation of a tire of differentsize and construction from the

tires specified on the vehicleplacard attached to the doorpillar or specified for individualvehicle models in this OwnersManual.

Child restraint systems

Infants and small children should always

be placed in an infant or child restrainsystem in the rear seat while riding in thevehicle.

You should use an infant or child restrainsystem that meets Federal Motor VehicleSafety Standards or Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, is compatible with

your vehicle and is appropriate for thechilds age and size.

All child restraint systems are designed tobe secured in vehicle seats by lap belts othe lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder bel(except those covered under the section in

this manual, entitledInstallation of childrestraint systems by use of lower and

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tether anchorages (LATCH) F1-33).

Children could be endangered in an

accident if their child restraints are notproperly secured in the vehicle. Wheninstalling the child restraint system, care-fully follow the manufacturers instructions.

According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in the

rear seating positions than in the frontseating positions.

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

WARNING

Never let a passenger hold a childon his or her lap while the vehicle ismoving. The passenger cannot pro-tect the child from injury in a colli-sion, because the child will becaught between the passenger andobjects inside the vehicle. Addition-

ally, holding a child in your lap orarms in the front seat exposes thatchild to another serious danger.Since the SRS airbag deploys withconsiderable speed and force, thechild could be injured or even killed.

WARNING

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

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



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& Where to place a child re-straint system

The following descriptions are SUBARUsrecommendations on where to place achild restraint system in your vehicle.

A: Front passengers seat

You should not install a child restraintsystem (including a booster seat) due tothe hazard to children posed by the

passengers airbag.

B: Rear seat, window-side seatingpositions

Recommended positions for all types ofchild restraint systems.

In these positions, Automatic/Emergency

Locking Retractor (A/ELR) seatbelts andlower anchorages (bars) are provided for

installing a child restraint system.

Some types of child restraints might not be

able to be secured firmly due to projectionof the seat cushion.

In this seating position, you should useonly a child restraint system that has abottom base that fits snugly against thecontours of the seat cushion and can besecurely retained using the seatbelt.

C: Rear seat, center seating positionInstalling a child restraint system is notrecommended, although the A/ELR seat-belt and an upper anchorage (tetheranchorage) are provided in this position.Some types of child restraints might not beable to be secured firmly due to projectionof the seat cushion.

In this seating position, you should useonly a child restraint system that has abottom base that fits snugly against thecontours of the seat cushion and can besecurely retained using the seatbelt.

WARNING

Put children in the rear seat properlyrestrained at all times. The SRSairbag deploys with considerablespeed and force and can injure oreven kill children, especially if theyare not restrained or improperlyrestrained. Because children are

lighter and weaker than adults, theirrisk of being injured from deploy-ment is greater.

For that reason, be sure to secureALL types of child restraint devices(including forward facing childseats) in the REAR seats at all times.

You should choose a restraint de-vice which is appropriate for thechilds age, height and weight. Ac-cording to accident statistics, chil-dren are safer when properly re-strained in the rear seating posi-tions than in the front seating posi-

tions.

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WARNING

S I N C E Y O U R V E H I C L E I S

EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGERSSRS AIRBAG, DO NOT INSTALL AR E A R WA R D F A C I N G C H I L DSAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PAS-SENGERS SEAT. DOING SO RISKSSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TOT HE C HILD B Y P LA CI NG TH E

CHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TOTHE SRS AIRBAG.

& Choosing a child restraintsystem

Choose a child restraint system that is

appropriate for the childs age and size(weight and height) in order to provide thechild with proper protection. The childrestraint system should meet all applic-able requirements of Federal Motor Vehi-cle Safety Standards for United States orCanada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

for Canada. It can be identified by lookingfor the label on the child restraint systemor the manufactures statement of com-pliance in the document attached to thesystem. Also it is important for you tomake sure that the child restraint systemis compatible with the vehicle in which it

will be used.

& Installing child restraint sys-tems with A/ELR seatbelt

WARNING

. Child restraint systems and seat-belts can become hot in a vehiclethat has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could burn a small

child. Check the child restraintsystem before you place a childin it.

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

side of the vehicle in a suddenstop, turn or accident; they canstrike and injure vehicle occu-pants as well as result in seriousinjuries or death to the child.

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CAUTION

When you install a child restraintsystem, follow the manufacturersinstructions supplied with it. Afterinstalling the child restraint system,check to ensure that it is heldsecurely in position. If it is not heldtight and secure, the danger of your

child suffering personal injury in theevent of an accident may be in-creased.

! Installing a rearward facing childrestraint

1. Place the child restraint system in therear seating position.

2. Run the lap and shoulder belt through

or around the child restraint systemfollowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer.


4. Take up the slack in the lap belt.

5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from theretractor to change the retractor over fromthe Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

function. Then, allow the belt to rewindinto the retractor. As the belt is rewinding,clicks will be heard which indicate theretractor functions as ALR.

6. Push and pull the child restrainsystem forward and side to side to checkthat it is firmly secured in the center of the

seat.Sometimes a child restraint can be morefirmly secured by pushing it down into theseat cushion and then tightening theseatbelt.

7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the belto confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR

properly functioning).

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8. To remove the child restraint system,press the release button on the seatbeltbuckle and allow the belt to retract

completely. The belt will return to theELR mode.

WARNING

NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA-CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT

PASSENGERS SEAT. DOING SO

RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHTO THE CHILD BY PLACING THECHILDS HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THESRS AIRBAG.

NOTEWhen the child restraint system is no

longer in use, remove it and restore theELR function of the retractor. Thatfunction is restored by retracting theseatbelt fully.

! Installing forward facing child re-straint

1. Place the child restraint system in the

rear seating position.2. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the child restraint systemfollowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer.


4. Take up the slack in the lap belt.

5. Pull out the seatbelt fully from theretractor to change the retractor over from

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

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6. Before seating a child in the childrestraint system, try to move it back andforth and left and right to verify that it is

firmly secured in the center of the seat.Sometimes a child restraint can be morefirmly secured by pushing it down into theseat cushion and then tightening theseatbelt.

7. Pull at the shoulder portion of the beltto confirm that it cannot be pulled out (ALR

properly functioning).

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8. If the child restraint system requires atop tether, latch the hook onto the top

tether anchor and tighten the top tether.For additional instructions, refer to Top

tether anchorages F1-36.

9. To remove the child restraint systempress the release button on the seatbel

buckle and allow the belt to retraccompletely. The belt will return to theELR mode.

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

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

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& Installing a booster seat

WARNING. Child restraint systems and seat-

belts can become hot in a vehiclethat has been closed up in sunnyweather; they could burn a smallchild. Check the child restraintsystem before you place a childin it.

. Do not leave an unsecured childrestraint system in your vehicle.Unsecured child restraint sys-tems can be thrown around in-side of the vehicle in a sudden

stop, turn or accident; they canstrike and injure vehicle occu-pants as well as result in seriousinjuries or death to the child.

CAUTION

When you install a child restraintsystem, follow the manufacturersinstructions supplied with it. Afterinstalling the child restraint system,check to ensure that it is heldsecurely in position. If it is not heldtight and secure, the danger of yourchild suffering personal injury in theevent of an accident may be in-creased.

1. Place the booster seat in the rearseating position and sit the child on it. Thechild should sit well back on the boosterseat.

2. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the booster seat and the child

following the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer.

3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckleuntil you hear a click. Take care not totwist the seatbelt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is positionedacross the center of childs shoulder andthat the lap belt is positioned as low aspossible on the childs hips.

4. To remove the booster seat, press the

release button on the seatbelt buckle andallow the belt to retract.

WARNING

. Never use a belt that is twisted orreversed. In an accident, this can

increase the risk or severity ofinjury to the child.

. Never place the shoulder belt & Installation of child restraint tight and secure the danger of your



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. Never place the shoulder beltunder the childs arm or behindthe childs back. If an accidentoccurs, this can increase the riskor severity of injury to the child.

. The seatbelt should fit snugly inorder to provide full restraint.Loose fitting belts are not aseffective in preventing or redu-

cing injury.. Place the lap belt as low as

possible on the childs hips. Ahigh-positioned lap belt will in-crease the risk of sliding underthe lap belt and of the lap beltsliding up over the abdomen, and

both can result in serious inter-nal injury or death.

. Make sure the shoulder belt ispositioned across the center ofchilds shoulder. Placing theshoulder belt over the neck mayresult in neck injury during sud-

den braking or in a collision.

& Installation of child restraintsystems by use of lower and

tether anchorages (LATCH)

WARNING

. Child restraint systems and seat-belts can become hot in a vehiclethat has been closed up in sunny

weather; they could burn a smallchild. Check the child restraintsystem before you place a childin it.

. Do not leave an unsecured childrestraint system in your vehicle.Unsecured child restraint sys-

tems can be thrown around in-side of the vehicle in a suddenstop, turn or accident; they canstrike and injure vehicle occu-pants as well as result in seriousinjuries or death to the child.

CAUTION

When you install a child restraintsystem, follow the manufacturersinstructions supplied with it. Afterinstalling the child restraint system,check to ensure that it is held

securely in position. If it is not held

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

Some types of child restraint systems canbe installed on the rear seat of youvehicle without use of the seatbelts. Suchchild restraint systems are secured to thededicated anchorages provided on thevehicle body.

The lower and tether anchorages aresometimes referred to as the LATCHsystem (Lower Anchors and Tethers foCHildren).

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

The lower anchorages (bars) are used forinstalling a child restraint system only on

the rear seat window side seating positions. For each window-side seating posi-tion, two lower anchorages are provided.

Each lower anchorage is located behindthe cover of seatback bottom.

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T he teth er a nc ho ra ge s ( up pe r a n-chorages) are provided for all the seatingpositions (center and both window-sideones) of the rear seat.

You will find marks at the bottom of the

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the positions of the lower anchorages(bars).

Each lower anchorage is located behindthe cover of seatback bottom.

CAUTION

When you install a child restraintsystem, follow the manufacturers

instructions supplied with it. Afterinstalling the child restraint system,check to ensure that it is heldsecurely in position. If it is not heldtight and secure, the danger of yourchild suffering personal injury in theevent of an accident may be in-

creased.

Peel off the anchorage cover from the

expose the anchorages (bars) to be usedfor installation of the child restraint system.

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

2. If your child restraint system is of aflexible attachment type (which usestether belts to connect the child restrainsystem properly to the lower anchorages)while pushing the child restraint into theseat cushion, pull both left and right lowetether belts up to secure the child restrainsystem firmly by taking up the slack in thebelt.

3. Connect the top tether hook to the

tether anchorage and firmly tighten thetether. For information on how to set thetop tether, refer to Top tether anchoragesF1-36.

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4. Before seating a child in the childrestraint system, try to move it back andforth and left and right to verify that it isfirmly secured in the center of the seat.

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

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

& Top tether anchoragesYour vehicle is equipped with three toptether anchorages so that a child restraintsystem having a top tether can beinstalled in the rear seat. When installinga child restraint system using top tether,proceed as follows, while observing the

y ymanufacturer.

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

! Tether anchorage location

! Legacy

Three tether anchorages are installed onthe rear shelf behind the rear seat headrestraint. Open the cover flap to use eachanchorage.

! Outback

Three tether anchorages, i.e., ones for theright, center and left positions, are already

installed on the rear edge of the roof.Open the cover flap to use each ancho-rage.

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CAUTIONAlways remove the head restraintwhen mounting a child restraintsystem with a top tether. Failure todo so may prevent the top tetherfrom being fastened tightly.

! Legacy

1. Fold down the rear seatback for thewindow side seating position. Refer toFolding down the rear seatback F1-9.

2. Remove the head restraint at theseating position where the child restraintsystem has been installed with the seat-

belt or lower anchorages; lift up the head

Store the head restraint in the trunk. Avoidplacing the head restraint in the passen-ger compartment to prevent it from beingthrown around in the passenger compart-ment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn.

3. Open the cover flaps to use theanchorages.

4. Fasten the top tether hook of the childrestraint system to the appropriate uppeanchorage.

5. Tighten the top tether securely.

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1. Remove the head restraint at the *SRS airbag (Supplemental


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seating position where the child restraintsystem has been installed with the seat-

belt or lower anchorages; lift up the headrestraint while pressing the release button.Store the head restraint in the cargo area. Avoid placing the head restraint in thepassenger compartment to prevent it frombeing thrown around in the passengercompartment in a sudden stop or a sharp

turn.

2. Open the cover flaps to use theanchorages.

3. Fasten the top tether hook of the childrestraint system to the appropriate upperanchorage.

4. Tighten the top tether securely.

g ( ppRestraint System airbag)

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

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