SUBARU OUTBACK 2004 4.G Owners Manual

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags V
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag
is unlikely to deploy.
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1) The vehicle is involved in an ob-
lique side impact.
2) The vehicle is involved in a side impact in an area outside the vicin-
ity of the passenger compartment.
3) The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or similar object.
4) The vehicle is involved in a side impact from a motorcycle.
5) The vehicle rolls onto its side or roof.

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There are many types of collisions which might not
necessarily require SRS side airbag deployment. In
the event of accidents like those illustrated below, the
SRS side airbag may not deploy depending on the lev-
el of accident forces involved. V
Examples of the types of accidents in which the
SRS side airbag will basically not deploy.
1) The vehicle is involved in a frontal collision with anoth- er vehicle (moving or stationary).
2) The vehicle is struck from behind.
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The SRS side airbag is basically not designed to de-
ploy if the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision or is
struck from behind. Examples of such accidents are il-
lustrated below.
1) First impact!
2) Second impact!!
In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side
more than once, the SRS side airbag deploys only
once.
Example: In the case of a double side impact collision,
first with one vehicle and immediately followed by an-
other from the same direction, once the SRS side air-
bag is activated on the first impact, it will not be acti- vated on the second. „
SRS airbag system monitors
SRS airbag system warning light
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi-
ness of the SRS airbag system (including front seat-
belt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven.
The SRS airbag system warning light “AIRBAG” will
show normal system operation by lighting for about 6
seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.
The following components are monitored by the indi-
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cator: yFront sub sensor (Right hand side)
y Front sub sensor (Left hand side)
y Airbag control module (including impact sensors)
y Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side)
y Frontal airbag module (Passenger’s side)
y Side airbag sensor (Driver’s side – if equipped)
y Side airbag sensor (Passenger’s side – if equipped)
y Side airbag module (Driver’s side – if equipped)
y Side airbag module (Passenger’s side – if
equipped)y Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side)
y Seatbelt pretensioner (Passenger’s side)
y All related wiring
In the event of a malfunction indicated by any of follow-
ing, the vehicle should be taken promptly to your near-
est SUBARU dealer to have the system checked. Un-
less checked and repaired, the SRS airbags will not
function reliably: y Flashing or flickering of the indicator light.
y No illumination of the warning light when the ignition
switch is first turned to the “ON” position.y Continuous illumination of the warning light.
y Illumination of the warning light while driving. „
SRS airbag system servicing
yWhen discarding an airbag module or scrap-
ping the entire car damaged by a collision, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer. y The SRS airbag has no user-serviceable
parts. Do not use electrical test equipment on
any circuit related to the SRS airbag system.
For required servicing of the SRS airbag, see
your nearest SUBARU dealer. Tampering with
or disconnecting the system’s wiring could re-
sult in accidental inflation of the SRS airbag or
could make the system inoperative, which may
result in serious injury. The wiring harnesses of
the SRS airbag system are covered with yellow
insulation and system connectors are yellow
for easy identification.
If you need service or repair in areas listed be-
low, we recommend that you have an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The
SRS airbag control module, impact sensors
and airbag modules are stored in these areas.

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y
Under the center console
y Inside each front fender
y Steering wheel and column and nearby areas
y Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s
side and nearby areas y Each front seat and nearby area (only for ve-
hicles with SRS side airbags)
y Inside each center pillar
In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, re-
placement of the system should be performed
only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When the
components of the SRS airbag system are re-
placed, use only genuine SUBARU parts.
To ensure their long-term reliability, the SRS airbags
must be inspected by a SUBARU dealer ten years af-
ter the date of manufacture, which is shown on the cer-
tification label attached to the driver’s door.
NOTE
In the following cases, contact your SUBARU deal-
er as soon as possible.y The front part of the vehicle was involved in an
accident in which the SRS frontal airbags did not
deploy.y The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger’s frontal airbag cover is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
In addition, if your vehicle is equipped with SRS
side airbags, contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible in the following cases.y
Either center pillar or a nearby area of the vehi-
cle was involved in an accident in which the SRS
side airbag did not deploy.y The fabric or leather of either front seatback is
cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged. „ Precautions against vehicle modifica- tion
yTo avoid accidental activation of the system
or rendering the system inoperative, which may
result in serious injury, no modifications
should be made to any components or wiring of
the SRS airbag system.
This includes following modifications: yInstallation of custom steering wheels
y Attachment of additional trim materials to
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cles with SRS side airbags) yReplacement of seat fabric or leather (only
for vehicles with SRS side airbags) y Installation of additional fabric or leather
on the front seat (only for vehicles with SRS
side airbags)
y Installation of additional electrical/electronic
equipment such as a mobile two-way radio on
or near the SRS airbag system components
and/or wiring is not advisable. This could inter-
fere with proper operation of the SRS airbag
system.
Do not perform any of the following modifica-
tions. Such modifications can interfere with
proper operation of the SRS airbag system. y Attachment of any equipment (brush bar,
winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than
SUBARU genuine accessory parts to the front
end. y Modification of the suspension system or
front end structure. y Installation of a tire of different size and con-
struction from the tires specified on the tire placard attached to the driver’s door jamb. y
Attachment of any equipment (side steps or
side sill protectors, etc.) other than SUBARU
genuine accessory parts to the side body (only
for vehicles with side airbags).
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to in-
stall any accessory parts to your vehicle.

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Keys and doors
Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Key number ....................................................... 2-2
Door locks ..................................................... 2-3 Locking and unlocking from the outside ........ 2-3
Locking and unlocking from the inside .......... 2-4
Power door locking switches ...................... 2-5
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) .............................................. 2-7Locking the doors ............................................. 2-8
Unlocking the doors ......................................... 2-8
Illuminated entry ............................................... 2-9
Vehicle finder function ..................................... 2-9
Sounding a panic alarm ................................... 2-9
Selecting audible signal operation .................. 2-9
Replacing the battery ....................................... 2-10
Replacing lost transmitters .............................. 2-11
Security system (if equipped) ..................... 2-15 System operation .............................................. 2-15
Arming the system ............................................ 2-15
Disarming the system ....................................... 2-17
Sounding a panic alarm ................................... 2-18
Valet mode ......................................................... 2-18
Passive arming .................................................. 2-18
Child safety locks ......................................... 2-22
Windows ........................................................ 2-23 Power windows ................................................. 2-23
Trunk lid (Sedan) .......................................... 2-26 To open and close the trunk lid from outside ............................................................ 2-27
To open the trunk lid from inside .................... 2-27 To cancel the trunk lid release ........................ 2-28
Internal trunk lid release handle ...................... 2-28
Rear gate (Station wagon) ............................ 2-31
Moonroof (if equipped) ................................. 2-32 Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) .................... 2-33
Dual moonroofs (Station wagon) .................... 2-34

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Keys and doorsKeys
1) Master key
2) Submaster key
3) Valet key
4) 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. y Ignition switch
y Doors
y Trunk (sedan) or Rear gate (station wagon) y
Glove box
The valet key fits only the ignition switch and door locks. You can keep the trunk and glove box locked
when you leave your vehicle and valet key at a parking facility.
NOTE
If the key is attached to a keyholder or to a large
bunch of other keys, centrifugal force may act on
it as the vehicle moves, resulting in unwanted
turning of the ignition switch. Also, if a large key-
holder is attached to the key, your knees or hands
may accidentally touch it in a way that turns the ig-
nition switch. „ Key number
The key number is stamped on the metal plate at-
tached 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 if you
lose your key or lock it inside the vehicle.
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Door locks „Locking and unlocking from the out- side
To lock the door from the outside with the key, 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. Locking without the key
1) Rotate the lock lever rearward.
2) Close the door.
To lock the door from the outside without the key, ro-
tate the lock lever rearward and then close the door.
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