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3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle.
4. Pull out the seatbelt fully from the retractor to change the retractor
over from the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) to the Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) function. Then allow the belt to rewind into
the retractor. As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indi-
cate the retractor function as ALR.
5. While pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion and moving
it back and forth, tighten the seatbelt securely by taking up the slackin the belt.
6. Before having a child sit in the child restraint system, move it back
and forth to check if it is firmly secured.
7. To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on
the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt
will return to ELR mode.
If you have any question concerning proper child restraint system
installation, ask your SUBARU dealer. Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and teth- er anchorages
Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear
seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts. Such child restraint
systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the
vehicle body. The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes re-
ferred to as the LATCH system ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHil-
dren).

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CAUTION
When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufactur- er ’s instructions supplied with it. After installing 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 your child suffering per-
sonal injury in the event of an accident may be increased.
1. Place the child restraint system on the rear seat cushion.
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2. Unlock the rear seatback locking knob and fold the seatback for-
ward to see the tether anchorages on the backside of the seatback.
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3. Connect the hook of the upper tether belt onto the tether anchor- age on the backside of the seatback. Do not allow slack in the tetherbelt.

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4. Put the other end of the tether belt through under the headrest.
5. Return the seatback to the locked position. Confirm that the redmark on the locking knob is no longer visible and check if the seat-
back has been securely locked by moving it back and forth.
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6. While following the instructions supplied by the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer, connect the lower hooks onto the lower anchor-ages located at “
” marks on the bottom of the rear seatback.
When the hooks are connected, make sure the adjacent seatbelts are not caught.

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Door locks 2-3
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Power door locking switches 2-5
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Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle finder function 2-8
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Security system (if equipped) 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child safety locks 2-20
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Windows 2-21
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Power windows 2-21
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Tailgate 2-23
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License plate bracket 2-24
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Switchback door indicator light 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moonroof 2-30
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Tilting/sliding moonroof 2-30
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Keys
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Master keySubmaster keyValet key
Key number plate
Three types of keys are provided for your vehicle.
Master key, submaster key and valet key. The master key and submaster key fit all locks on your vehicle. Ignition switch
Doors
Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep glove box locked when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking
facility. Key number
The key number is stamped on the metal plate attached to the key
set. Write down the key number and keep it in another safe place, not
in the vehicle. This number is needed to make a replacement key ifyou lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.

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Door locks
Locking and unlocking from the outside
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To lock the door from the outside with the key, insert the key into the
keyhole and turn the key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the
key toward the front.
Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
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To lock the door from the outside without the key, rotate the lock lever
rearward and then close the door.
To lock the door from the outside using the power door locking switch,
push the switch forward ( “LOCK” side) and then close the door. In this
case, all closed doors are locked at the same time.

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Always make sure that all doors are locked before leaving your vehicle. NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before
locking the doors from the outside without the key. Locking and unlocking from the inside
WARNING
Keep all doors locked when you drive, especially when small chil- dren are in your vehicle.
Along with the proper use of seat belts and child restraints, lock-ing the doors reduces the chance of being thrown out of the ve-hicle in an accident.It also helps prevent passengers from falling out if a door is acci-
dentally opened, and intruders from unexpectedly opening doorsand entering your vehicle.
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To lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward. To un-
lock the door from the inside, rotate the lock lever forward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors are closed and locked before startingto drive.

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Power door locking switches
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All doors can be locked and unlocked by the power door locking switches located at the driver ’s side and the front passenger ’s side
doors.
To lock the doors, push the switch forward.
To unlock the doors, push the switch rearward.
When you close the doors after you set the door locks, the doors remain locked. NOTE
Make sure that you do not leave the key inside the vehicle before locking the doors from the outside using power door lockingswitches.

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Remote keyless entry system (if equipped)CAUTION
Do not expose the transmitter to severe shocks, such as those
experienced as a result of dropping or throwing. Do not take the transmitter apart except when replacing the
battery. Do not get the transmitter wet. If it gets wet, wipe it dry with a
cloth immediately. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The keyless entry system has the following functions. Locking and unlocking the doors without a key
Sounding a panic alarm
Arming and disarming the security system (if your vehicle is equipped
with an optional security system). See the next section “Security system
(if equipped) ” for detailed information.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is approximately 30
feet (10 meters). However, this distance will vary depending on environ-
mental conditions. Range may be reduced near sources of RF interfer-
ence such as power plants and radio/television broadcasting towers.
The keyless entry system does not operate when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

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Locking the doors
Briefly press the “LOCK/ARM” button (for less than two seconds) to
lock all doors. An electronic chirp will sound one time and the turn signal lights will flash one time.
If any of the doors is not fully closed, an electronic chirp will sound
five times and the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you that
the doors are not properly closed. When you close the door, it will
automatically lock.
NOTE If the “LOCK/ALARM” button is pressed for two seconds or long-
er, the panic alarm will sound. When locking the doors in normal
circumstances, press the “LOCK/ALARM” button for less than
two seconds. For details on the panic alarm, refer to “Sounding
the panic alarm ”.
Unlocking the doors
Briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button (for less than two
seconds) to unlock the driver ’s door. An electronic chirp will sound
two times and the turn signal lights will flash two times. To unlock all
doors, briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time
within 5 seconds. NOTE If the interval between the first and second presses of the “UN-