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Safety precautions when driving !Seatbelt and SRS airbag
"All persons in the vehicle should fasten their
seatbelts BEFORE the vehicle starts to move.
Otherwise, the possibility of serious injury be-
comes greater in the event of a sudden stop or
accident." To obtain maximum protection in the event of
an accident, the driver and all passengers in the
vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the
vehicle is moving. The SRS (Supplemental Re-
straint System) airbag does not do away with
the need to fasten seatbelts. In combination
with the seatbelts, it offers the best combined
protection in case of a serious accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of
severe injury or death in a crash even when the
vehicle has the SRS airbag. " The SRS airbags deploy with considerable
speed and force. Occupants who are out of
proper position when the SRS airbag deploys
could suffer very serious injuries. Because the
SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy-
Windshield defroster
Rear window defogger/Outside mirror
defogger
Air recirculation
Outside air
Night illumination dimness cancella- tion
Engine oil Washer
Door lock (Transmitter)
Door unlock (Transmitter)
Trunk lid (Sedan) or rear gate (Station
wagon) (Transmitter)
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!Instrument panel
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UBF509CB
1) Door locks (page 2-6)
2) Illumination brightness control
(page 3-47)
3) Remote control mirror (page 3-
61)
4) Windshield wiper deicer (page
3-56)
5) Vehicle Dynamics Control OFF switch (page 7-48)
6) Light control lever (page 3-44)
7) Combination meter (page 3-7/ page 3-14)
8) Wiper control lever (page 3-51)
9) Cruise control (page 7-53)
10) Horn (page 3-64)
11) SRS airbag (page 1-59)
12) Fuse box (page 11-68)
13) Hood lock release knob (page 11-5)
14) Power window (page 2-31)

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!Warning and indicator light
Mark Name Page
Seatbelt warning light 3-21
SRS airbag system warning light 3-24
CHECK ENGINE warning
light/Malfunction indicator lamp 3-25
Charge warning light 3-26
Oil pressure warning light 3-26
AT OIL temperature warn-
ing light (if equipped) 3-27
or ABS warning light 3-28
or Brake system warning light 3-29
Door open warning light 3-31
Low fuel warning light 3-30
All-wheel drive warning light (if equipped) 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control
operation indicator light (if equipped) 3-31
Vehicle Dynamics Control
warning light/Vehicle Dy-
namics Control OFF indica-tor light (if equipped) 3-32
Security indicator light 3-33
Turn signal indicator lights 3-34
High beam indicator light 3-35
Cruise control indicator light (if equipped) 3-35
Cruise control set indicator
light (if equipped) 3-35
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Light indicator light 3-35
Low tire pressure warning
light (if equipped)3-27
Passenger airbag ON indi-
cator light 3-24
Passenger airbag OFF indi-
cator light 3-24
SPORT mode indicator light (if equipped) 3-34
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ON or
OFF or

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Seat heater (if equipped)
The seat heater operates when the ignition switch is
either in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Each seat heater has four levels of adjustment. To use
the heater in the right hand seat, turn the “R” adjust-
ment knob forward until the “ ” mark reaches the
desired position. To activate the heater in the left hand
seat, turn the “L” adjustment knob forward until the
“ ” mark reaches the desired position. Each heater
warms the seat most quickly with the “ ” mark on
the adjustment knob in the furthest-forward position.
An indicator light on the adjustment knob for each seat
heater comes on when that seat heater is activated.
When the vehicle’s interior is warmed enough or be-
fore you leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch
off.
"
There is a possibility that people with delicate
skin may suffer slight burns even at low tem-
peratures if they use the seat heater for a long
period of time. When using the heater, always
be sure to warn the persons concerned. " Do not put anything on the seat which insu-
lates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
or similar items. This may cause the seat heater
to overheat.
NOTE " Use of the seat heater for a long period of time
while the engine is not running can cause battery
discharge." When cleaning the seat, do not use benzine,
paint thinner, or any similar materials.
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Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indi-
cator " All related wiring
If the warning light exhibits any of the following
conditions, there may be a malfunction in the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sys-
tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your
nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system
checked. Unless checked and properly re-
paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS air-
bags may inflate in a very minor collision or not
inflate in a severe collision), which may in-
crease the risk of injury. "Flashing or flickering of the indicator light
" No illumination of the warning light when the
ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” posi- tion " Continuous illumination of the warning light
"Illumination of the warning light while driving !
System servicing
"When discarding a seatbelt retractor assem-
bly or scrapping the entire vehicle damaged by
a collision, consult your SUBARU dealer. " Tampering with or disconnecting the sys-
tem’s wiring could result in accidental activa-
tion of the seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag
or could make the system inoperative, which
may result in serious injury. The wiring har-
nesses of the seatbelt pretensioner and SRS
airbag systems are covered with yellow insula-
tion and the connectors of the system are yel-
low for easy identification. Do not use electrical
test equipment on any circuit related to the
seatbelt pretensioner and airbag systems. For
required servicing of the seatbelt pretensioner,
see your nearest SUBARU dealer.
The front sub sensors are located in both front
fenders and the airbag control module includ-
ing the impact sensors is located under the
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These SRS airbags are designed only as a supple-
ment to the primary protection provided by the
seatbelt.
The system also controls front seatbelt pretensioners.
For operation instructions and precautions concerning
the seatbelt pretensioner, see the “Front seatbelt pre-
tensioners” section in this chapter.
"
To obtain maximum protection in the event of
an accident, the driver and all passengers in the
vehicle should always wear seatbelts when the
vehicle is moving. The SRS airbag is designed
only as a supplement to the primary protection
provided by the seatbelt. It does not do away
with the need to fasten seatbelts. In combina-
tion with the seatbelts, it offers the best com-
bined protection in case of a serious accident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increases the chance of
severe injury or death in a crash even when the
vehicle has the SRS airbag.
For instructions and precautions concerning
the seatbelt system, see the “Seatbelts” sec- tions in this chapter. " Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the
SRS airbag. Because the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed – faster than the blink
of an eye – and force to protect in high speed
collisions, the force of an airbag can injure an
occupant whose body is too close to SRS air-
bag.
It is also important to wear your seatbelt to help
avoid injuries that can result when the SRS air-
bag contacts an occupant not in proper posi-
tion such as one thrown forward during pre-ac-
cident braking.
Even when properly positioned, there remains
a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor
injury such as abrasions and bruises to the
face or arms because of the SRS airbag deploy-
ment force. "
The SRS airbags deploy with considerable
speed and force. Occupants who are out of
proper position when the SRS airbag deploys
could suffer very serious injuries. Because the
SRS airbag needs enough space for deploy-
ment, the driver should always sit upright and
well back in the seat as far from the steering
wheel as practical while still maintaining full ve-
hicle control and the front passenger should
move the seat as far back as possible and sit
upright and well back in the seat." Do not place any objects over or near the

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!Components
Sedan
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1) Airbag control module (including im-pact sensors)
2) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
3) Frontal airbag module (front pas- senger’s side)
4) Front sub sensor (left hand side)
5) Front sub sensor (right hand side)
6) Side airbag module (driver’s side)
7) Side airbag module (front passen- ger’s side)
8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left
hand side)
9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar right hand side)
10) Airbag wiring (yellow)
11) Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side)
12) Seatbelt pretensioner (front passen- ger’s side)
13) Side airbag sensor (rear wheel house right hand side)
14) Side airbag sensor (rear wheel house left hand side)
15) Curtain airbag module (right side)
16) Curtain airbag module (left side)
17) Seatbelt buckle switch (driver’s side)
18) Seatbelt buckle switch (front pas- senger’s side)
19) Driver’s seat position sensor
20) Front passenger’s occupant detec- tion system weight sensor
21) Front passenger’s occupant detec-
tion control module
22) Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator
23) SRS airbag system warning light

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Station wagon
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UB1218BB
1) Airbag control module (including im-
pact sensors)
2) Frontal airbag module (driver’s side)
3) Frontal airbag module (front pas- senger’s side)
4) Front sub sensor (left hand side)
5) Front sub sensor (right hand side)
6) Side airbag module (driver’s side)
7) Side airbag module (front passen- ger’s side)
8) Side airbag sensor (center pillar left
hand side)
9) Side airbag sensor (center pillar right hand side)
10) Airbag wiring (yellow)
11) Seatbelt pretensioner (driver’s side)
12) Seatbelt pretensioner (front passen- ger’s side)
13) Side airbag sensor (rear wheel house right hand side)
14) Side airbag sensor (rear wheel house left hand side)
15) Curtain airbag module (right side)
16) Curtain airbag module (left side)
17) Seatbelt buckle switch (driver’s side)
18) Seatbelt buckle switch (front pas- senger’s side)
19) Driver’s seat position sensor
20) Front passenger’s occupant detec- tion system weight sensor
21) Front passenger’s occupant detec-
tion control module
22) Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indicator
23) SRS airbag system warning light

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NOTE
The driver’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag
and seatbelt pretensioner are not controlled by the
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system. !Front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag
The front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual
stage inflator. The inflator operates in different ways
depending on the severity of impact and the total load
on the seat.
The total load on the seat is monitored by the passen-
ger’s occupant detection system weight sensor under
the seat.
The detection system monitors the total load on the
seat and, based on this, determines as to whether or
not the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag should be
activated.
Depending on the weight sensor output, only the driv-
er’s SRS frontal airbag may deploy. This is normal.
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so
may prevent the Subaru advanced frontal airbag sys-
tem from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail." Do not apply any strong impact to the front passen-
ger’s seat such as by kicking." Do not spill liquid on the front passenger’s seat. If
liquid is spilt, wipe it off immediately. "
Do not remove or disassemble the front passen-
ger’s seat." Do not install any accessory (such as an audio am-
plifier) other than a genuine SUBARU accessory un-
der the front passenger’s seat." Do not place anything (shoes, umbrella, etc.) under
the front passenger’s seat." The front passenger’s seat must not be used with
the head restraint removed. " Do not leave any article including a child restraint
system on the front passenger’s seat or the seatbelt
tongue and buckle engaged when you leave your ve-
hicle. " Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle.
" Do not use front seats with their backward-forward
position and seatback not being locked into place se-
curely. If any of them are not locked securely, adjust
them again. For adjusting procedure, refer to the
“Manual seat” in the front seats section in Chapter 1 in
this owner’s manual. (Models equipped with manualseats only)
If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or passenger’s occu-
pant detection system weight sensor have failed, the
SRS airbag system warning light will illuminate. Have
the system inspected by your SUBARU dealer imme-
diately if the SRS airbag system warning light comeson.