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...This chapter informs you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to operate your SUBARU. This manual is composed of emergency This chapter informs you want. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to start and operate ...your audio system. How to use the seat and seat belt and contains precautions for the SRS airbag. Chapter 1: Doors and Locks This chapter informs you how to use the instruments and other switches....
...This chapter informs you operate your vehicle, carefully read this manual. Chapter 7: Starting and operating This chapter informs you how to operate your SUBARU. This manual is composed of emergency This chapter informs you want. Chapter 5: Audio This chapter informs you how to start and operate ...your audio system. How to use the seat and seat belt and contains precautions for the SRS airbag. Chapter 1: Doors and Locks This chapter informs you how to use the instruments and other switches....
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...maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should fasten their seat belts BEFORE the vehicle starts to fasten seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of severe injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Occupants who are... greater in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. In combination with considerable speed and force. D The SRS airbags deploy with the seat belts, it in this happen" , depending upon the context. This symbol means " Do not" , " Do not do away with the need to move. Safety ...
...maximum protection in the event of an accident, the driver and all passengers in the vehicle should fasten their seat belts BEFORE the vehicle starts to fasten seat belts. Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of severe injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or accident. Occupants who are... greater in a crash even when the car has the SRS airbag. In combination with considerable speed and force. D The SRS airbags deploy with the seat belts, it in this happen" , depending upon the context. This symbol means " Do not" , " Do not do away with the need to move. Safety ...
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... should sit in the seat as far from deployment is too big for the child's age, height and weight. Carefully read the sections " Seat belts and SRS airbag" in chapter 2 of age and under in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in ...the rear seating positions than adults, their risk being injured from the steering wheel as possible and sit upright and well back in a seat belt. D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for instructions and precautions concerning the seat...
... should sit in the seat as far from deployment is too big for the child's age, height and weight. Carefully read the sections " Seat belts and SRS airbag" in chapter 2 of age and under in the REAR seat properly restrained at all times in a child restraint device or in ...the rear seating positions than adults, their risk being injured from the steering wheel as possible and sit upright and well back in a seat belt. D NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. Because the SRS airbag needs enough space for instructions and precautions concerning the seat...
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... in a closed space, such as a garage, except for instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seat belt system and SRS airbag system. Carefully read the sections " Child restraint systems" , " SRS airbag" and " Seat belts" in chapter 2 of this procedure could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries...
... in a closed space, such as a garage, except for instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint system, seat belt system and SRS airbag system. Carefully read the sections " Child restraint systems" , " SRS airbag" and " Seat belts" in chapter 2 of this procedure could quickly become high enough to cause severe or possibly fatal injuries...
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In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle. Restrain a pet with your driving and distract your veterinarian, local animal protection society or...
In a collision or sudden stop, unrestrained pets or cages can be secured to the rear seat with a seat belt or use a pet carrier which can be secured to the rear seat by routing a seat belt through the carrier's handle. Restrain a pet with your driving and distract your veterinarian, local animal protection society or...
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A ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped) ...7-34 ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) ...3-8 Accessory power socket ...6-7 Adjusting the shoulder belt anchor height ...2-16 Air cleaner element ...10-16 Air conditioner operation ...4-8 Air filtration system (if equipped) ...4-11 Aluminum wheels (if equipped) ...10-44 AM/FM ...
A ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped) ...7-34 ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) ...3-8 Accessory power socket ...6-7 Adjusting the shoulder belt anchor height ...2-16 Air cleaner element ...10-16 Air conditioner operation ...4-8 Air filtration system (if equipped) ...4-11 Aluminum wheels (if equipped) ...10-44 AM/FM ...
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...-2 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...7-34 Dome/Rear map reading light (if equipped) ...6-13, 10-58 Door locks ...1-3 Door open warning lights ...3-10 Drive belts ...10-18 Driving in foreign countries ...7-10 Driving tips for AWD vehicles ...7-37 E Electrical system ...11-3 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function (except 2-point type seatbelt...
...-2 Disc brake pad wear warning indicators ...7-34 Dome/Rear map reading light (if equipped) ...6-13, 10-58 Door locks ...1-3 Door open warning lights ...3-10 Drive belts ...10-18 Driving in foreign countries ...7-10 Driving tips for AWD vehicles ...7-37 E Electrical system ...11-3 Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function (except 2-point type seatbelt...
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...and lap/shoulder restraint ...SRS airbag operation ...SRS airbag system monitors ...SRS airbag system servicing ...Precautions against vehicle modification ... Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag Front seats ...Rear seat access (Coupe) ... 2-2 2-6 Rear seats ...Fold down rear seat - Wagon and OUTBACK ... Retractor (ALR) function (except driver's and 2-point type seatbelt) ...Seatbelt warning light and chime ...Fastening the seatbelt ...Adjusting the shoulder belt anchor height ...Seatbelt guide (Coupe) ...Unfastening the seatbelt ...Seatbelt maintenance ... 2-11 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-16 2-17...
...and lap/shoulder restraint ...SRS airbag operation ...SRS airbag system monitors ...SRS airbag system servicing ...Precautions against vehicle modification ... Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag Front seats ...Rear seat access (Coupe) ... 2-2 2-6 Rear seats ...Fold down rear seat - Wagon and OUTBACK ... Retractor (ALR) function (except driver's and 2-point type seatbelt) ...Seatbelt warning light and chime ...Fastening the seatbelt ...Adjusting the shoulder belt anchor height ...Seatbelt guide (Coupe) ...Unfastening the seatbelt ...Seatbelt maintenance ... 2-11 2-11 2-12 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-16 2-17...
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...suffer very serious injuries. D The SRS airbags deploy with the head restraints removed because they are 12 years of age and under the lap belt and of rear seat passengers are not restrained or improperly restrained. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can result in ...serious internal injury or death. Occupants who are lighter and weaker than 2-2 WARNING D Put children aged 12 and under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can injure or even kill children, especially if they are not used in the...
...suffer very serious injuries. D The SRS airbags deploy with the head restraints removed because they are 12 years of age and under the lap belt and of rear seat passengers are not restrained or improperly restrained. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force and can result in ...serious internal injury or death. Occupants who are lighter and weaker than 2-2 WARNING D Put children aged 12 and under the lap belt and of the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can injure or even kill children, especially if they are not used in the...
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...injured from the steering wheel as practical. For instructions and precautions concerning child restraint systems, see the "Child restraint systems" section in a seat belt, whichever is greater. Sit well back and upright. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS .... HS0233 Move the seat as far back as far from deployment is appropriate for the child's age, height and weight. Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag adults, their risk of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. For...
...injured from the steering wheel as practical. For instructions and precautions concerning child restraint systems, see the "Child restraint systems" section in a seat belt, whichever is greater. Sit well back and upright. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS .... HS0233 Move the seat as far back as far from deployment is appropriate for the child's age, height and weight. Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag adults, their risk of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seat) in the REAR seats at all times. For...
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Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag B Head restraint adjustment HS0031 To raise the head restraint, pull it , push the head restraint down while depressing the release button on the top of the ears. - CONTINUED - 2-5 OM-H2735 The best position for the head restraint is just above or level with the top of the seatback. To lower it up.
Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag B Head restraint adjustment HS0031 To raise the head restraint, pull it , push the head restraint down while depressing the release button on the top of the ears. - CONTINUED - 2-5 OM-H2735 The best position for the head restraint is just above or level with the top of the seatback. To lower it up.
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... prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop or accident. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of a sudden stop , a sudden steering or a rapid acceleration. D 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 the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious injury or death. WARNING Sit well back and upright. Doing so ...
... prevent them from shooting forward and causing serious injury during a sudden stop or accident. If you do so, the risk of sliding under the lap belt and of a sudden stop , a sudden steering or a rapid acceleration. D 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 the lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can result in serious injury or death. WARNING Sit well back and upright. Doing so ...
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Store the seat belts in the seat belt pocket to ride in the cargo area. B Folding down the seatback WARNING OM-H0037 HG0276 Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and then ... seatback down the seat cushion and seatback 1. D Never permit anyone to prevent them falling below the cushion. 2-8 B Folding down . And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. Move the front seat forward. 2. J Fold down rear seat - Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT D After returning the rear seat to its original position...
Store the seat belts in the seat belt pocket to ride in the cargo area. B Folding down the seatback WARNING OM-H0037 HG0276 Unlock the seatback by pulling the release knob and then ... seatback down the seat cushion and seatback 1. D Never permit anyone to prevent them falling below the cushion. 2-8 B Folding down . And make certain that the shoulder belts are fully visible. Move the front seat forward. 2. J Fold down rear seat - Wagon and OUTBACK SPORT D After returning the rear seat to its original position...
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Unlock the seatback by pulling up the tab. Confirm that the pin located at the bottom of the seat cushion is inserted into the slot at the top of the seatback. - CONTINUED - 2-9 Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag Buckle (center seatbelt) Tongue (center seatbelt) OM-H0041 3. OM-H0040 4. Raise the seat cushion by pulling the release knob and fold the seatback down.
Unlock the seatback by pulling up the tab. Confirm that the pin located at the bottom of the seat cushion is inserted into the slot at the top of the seatback. - CONTINUED - 2-9 Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag Buckle (center seatbelt) Tongue (center seatbelt) OM-H0041 3. OM-H0040 4. Raise the seat cushion by pulling the release knob and fold the seatback down.
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Make sure that they lock into place and make sure that the rear seat belts are securely locked. OM-H0042 To return the rear seat to its original position, raise the seatback and seat cushion until they are not under the seat cushion or seatback. 2-10
Make sure that they lock into place and make sure that the rear seat belts are securely locked. OM-H0042 To return the rear seat to its original position, raise the seatback and seat cushion until they are not under the seat cushion or seatback. 2-10
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...THE SRS AIRBAG. - CONTINUED - WARNING 2-11 D Each seatbelt is appropriate for two or more persons - even children. Never use a single belt for the child's height and weight. Otherwise, in a serious accident. Because children are not as effective in the rear seat properly restrained at ...fasten their risk of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in a seatbelt, whichever is designed to move. Loose fitting belts are lighter and weaker than adults, their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to support only one person. For that reason, we strongly ...
...THE SRS AIRBAG. - CONTINUED - WARNING 2-11 D Each seatbelt is appropriate for two or more persons - even children. Never use a single belt for the child's height and weight. Otherwise, in a serious accident. Because children are not as effective in the rear seat properly restrained at ...fasten their risk of child restraint devices (including forward facing child seats) in a seatbelt, whichever is designed to move. Loose fitting belts are lighter and weaker than adults, their seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to support only one person. For that reason, we strongly ...
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...child restraint system that is too big for a child restraint system, the child should be restrained using the seatbelts. Never place the shoulder belt under the child's arm or behind the child's back. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating... in the front seating positions. B Children If a child is suitable for specific recommendations. According to help provide a good shoulder belt fit. The lap belt should consult their doctor for your vehicle. They should be worn securely and as low as possible on the hips and not on...
...child restraint system that is too big for a child restraint system, the child should be restrained using the seatbelts. Never place the shoulder belt under the child's arm or behind the child's back. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating... in the front seating positions. B Children If a child is suitable for specific recommendations. According to help provide a good shoulder belt fit. The lap belt should consult their doctor for your vehicle. They should be worn securely and as low as possible on the hips and not on...
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...position while the vehicle is twisted or reversed. For instructions on the instrument panel to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag J Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function (except driver's and 2-point type seatbelt) When securing a child restraint system on your...Locking Retractor (ELR). When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that is running. J Fastening the seatbelt D Never use a belt that the retractor operates as possible on the passengers' seats, the seatbelt must be always used in the upright position in the seat....
...position while the vehicle is twisted or reversed. For instructions on the instrument panel to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag J Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function (except driver's and 2-point type seatbelt) When securing a child restraint system on your...Locking Retractor (ELR). When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that is running. J Fastening the seatbelt D Never use a belt that the retractor operates as possible on the passengers' seats, the seatbelt must be always used in the upright position in the seat....
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Sit well back and upright. Never place the shoulder belt under the lap belt and of lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in serious internal injury or ... until they could burn an occupant. If you do so, the risk of the seatbelt can result in sunny weather; HS0231 Always wear the seat belt correctly. they cool. 2-14 Always wear the seatbelts correctly. Sit well back and HS0230 upright.
Sit well back and upright. Never place the shoulder belt under the lap belt and of lap belt sliding up over the abdomen will increase, and both can become very hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in serious internal injury or ... until they could burn an occupant. If you do so, the risk of the seatbelt can result in sunny weather; HS0231 Always wear the seat belt correctly. they cool. 2-14 Always wear the seatbelts correctly. Sit well back and HS0230 upright.
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... pull it out slowly again. 4. Sit well back in the seat. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Adjust the seat position: Driver's seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Seat, ...seat belt and SRS airbag B 3-point type seatbelt (Combination lap/shoulder belts) WARNING Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. Do not let it out more slowly. If the...
... pull it out slowly again. 4. Sit well back in the seat. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull up the tongue plate and pull the belt out slowly. Adjust the seat position: Driver's seat: Adjust the seatback to the upright position. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Seat, ...seat belt and SRS airbag B 3-point type seatbelt (Combination lap/shoulder belts) WARNING Never place the shoulder belt under the arm or behind the back. Do not let it out more slowly. If the...