airbag SUBARU OUTBACK 2001 3.G Owner's Manual

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store the tong ue p lates in the rec ess in the retrac
tor and then insert
the c onnec tor (tong ue) p late into the slot loc ated at the front of the
rec ess. NOTE When folding down the rear seat cushion, store the seatbelts in the seatbelt pocket to prevent them falling below the cushion.
HB1074BB
HB1076BB

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HB0373
Seatbelt retractor assembly (Pretensioner)
The d river
’s and front p asseng er ’s seatb elts have a seatb elt p reten-
sioner. The seatb elt p retensioners are d esig ned to b e ac tivated in the
event of an ac c id ent involving a mod erate to severe frontal c ollision.
The p retensioner sensor also serves as a SRS fronta l airb ag sensor. If
the sensor d etec ts a c ertain p red etermined amount o f forc e d uring a
frontal c ollision, the front seatb elt is q uic kly d r awn b ac k in b y the re-
trac tor to take up the slac k so that the b elt more effec tively restrains
the front seat oc c up ant.
When a seatb elt p retensioner is ac tivated , an op era ting noise will b e
heard and a small amount of smoke will b e released . These oc c ur-
renc es are normal and not harmful. This smoke d oes not ind ic ate a
fire in the vehic le.
Onc e the seatb elt p retensioner has b een ac tivated , the seatb elt re-
trac tor remains loc ked . Conseq uently, the seatb elt c an not b e p ulled
out and retrac ted . NOTE Seatbelt pretensioners are not designed to activate in minor
frontal impacts, in side or rear impacts or in roll-over accidents. The driver ’s seat and passenger ’s seat pretensioners and fron-
tal airbag operate simultaneously. Pretensioners are designed to function on a one-time-only ba-
sis. In the event that a pretensioner is activated, both the driver ’s
and front passenger ’s seatbelt retractor assemblies must be re-

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Seatb elt p retensioner (Driver ’s sid e)
Seatb elt p retensioner (Passeng er ’s sid e)
All related wiring
In the event of a malfunc tion ind ic ated b y any of f ollowing , the vehic le
should b e taken p romp tly to your nearest SUBARU d ea ler to have the
system c hec ked . Unless c hec ked and rep aired , the se atb elt p reten-
sioners and airb ag s will not func tion reliab ly:
Flashing or flic kering of the ind ic ator lig ht.
No illumination of the warning lig ht when the ig nit ion switc h is
first turned to the “ON ” p osition.
Continuous illumination of the warning lig ht.
Illumination of the warning lig ht while d riving .
System servicing
WARNING
When discarding a seatbelt retractor assembly or scrapping
the entire car damaged by a collision, consult your SUBARU deal-
er. Tampering with or disconnecting the system ’s wiring could re-
sult in accidental activation of the seatbelt pretensioner and/orairbag or could make the system inoperative, which may result in
serious injury. The wiring harnesses of the seatbelt pretensionerand SRS airbag systems are covered with yellow insulation andthe connectors of the system are yellow for easy identification.Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to theseatbelt pretensioner and airbag systems. For required servicing
of the seatbelt pretensioner, see your nearest SUBARU dealer.
CAUTION
The front sub sensors are located in both front fenders and theairbag control module including the impact sensors is locatedunder the center console. If you need service or repair in those
areas or near the front seatbelt retractors, we recommend thatyou have an authorized SUBARU dealer perform the work.

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Child restraint systems
WARNING
Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the
vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, because the child will be caught between the
passenger and objects inside the vehicle. Additionally, holding achild in your lap or arms in the front seat exposes that child to
another serious danger. Since the SRS airbag deploys with con-
siderable speed and force, the child could be injured or evenkilled. Put children aged 12 and under in the rear seat properly re-
strained at all times. The SRS airbag deploys with considerablespeed and force and can injure or even kill children, especially ifthey are 12 years of age and under and are not restrained or im-properly restrained. Because children are lighter and weaker than
adults, their risk of being injured from deployment is greater. For that reason, be sure to secure ALL types of child restraint
devices (including forward facing child seats) in the REAR seats
at all times. You should choose a restraint device which isappropriate for the child ’s age, height and weight. According to
accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained inthe rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. SINCE YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A PASSENGER ’S
SRS AIRBAG, DO NOT INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD
SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER ’S SEAT. DOING SO
RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACINGTHE CHILD ’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
Children should be properly restrained in the rear seat at all
times. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front
passenger’ s seat. The SRS airbag deploys with considerable
force and can injure or even kill the child.

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Safety Stand ard s or Canad a Motor Vehic le Safety Sta
nd ard s, is c omp at-
ib le with your vehic le and is ap p rop riate for the c hild’s ag e and size. All
c hild restraint systems are d esig ned to b e sec ured in vehic le seats b y
lap b elts or the lap b elt p ortion of a lap /should er b elt (exc ep t those c ov-
ered und er the sec tion in this manual, entitled “Instruc tion of c hild re-
straint systems b y use of lower and tether anc horag es”).
Child ren c ould b e end ang ered in an ac c id ent if thei r c hild restraints are
not p rop erly sec ured in the vehic le. When installin g the c hild restraint
system, c arefully follow the manufac turer ’s instruc tions.
Ac c ord ing to ac c id ent statistic s, c hild ren are safe r when p rop erly re-
strained in the rear seating p ositions than in the front seating p ositions.
All U.S. states and Canad ian p rovinc es req uire that infants and small
c hild ren b e restrained in an ap p roved c hild restrai nt system at all times
while the vehic le is moving .
Installing child restraint systems with seatbelt
NOTE When the child restraint system is no longer in use, remove it and
restore the ELR function of the retractor. That function is restored
by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully.
CAUTION
When you install a child restraint system, follow the manufactur-
er’ s instructions supplied with it. After installing the child re-
straint system, check to ensure that it is held securely in posi-
tion. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your childsuffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in-creased.

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HB1083BAHBS065BA
8. To remove the c hild restraint system, p ress the r elease b utton on
the seatb elt b uc kle and allow the b elt to retrac t c omp letely. The b elt
will return to the ELR mod e.
If you have any q uestion c onc erning this typ e of c h ild restraint sys-
tem, ask your SUBARU d ealer. Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and teth- er anchorages
Some typ es of c hild restraint systems c an b e instal led on the rear
seat of your vehic le without use of the seatb elts. Suc h c hild restraint
systems are sec ured to the d ed ic ated anc horag es p ro vid ed on the
vehic le b od y.
HB1086BA
Your vehic le is eq uip p ed with four lower anc horag es (b ars) and three
up p er anc horag es (tether anc horag es) for ac c ommod at ing suc h c hild
restraint systems.

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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 re-
straint system, check to ensure that it is held securely in posi-
tion. If it is not held tight and secure, the danger of your childsuffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be in-creased.
1. Use the “Child ” marks to loc ate the two lower anc horag es (b ars)
for the p osition where you want to install the c hil d restraint system.
NOTE On a vehicle with a built-in child restraint, if you are required to use a child restraint system and the built-in child restraint at the
same time, it is recommended that you install the child restraint
system on the rear left side (behind the driver ’s seat). The built-in
child restraint is located toward the right side. For this reason,certain child restraint systems will be tilted if installed on theright side and they cannot be properly secured.
2. While following the instruc tions sup p lied b y the c hild restraint sys-
tem manufac turer, c onnec t the c onnec tors of the c hi ld restraint sys-
tem to the lower anc horag es.
When the c onnec tors are fastened , make sure that th e ad jac ent seat-
b elts are not c aug ht.
If your c hild restraint system is of a flexib le att ac hment typ e (whic h
uses tether strap s to c onnec t the c hild restraint s ystem p rop er to the
lower anc horag es), firmly tig hten the strap s after c onnec ting the c on-
nec tors.
3. Connec t the top tether hook to the tether anc hora g e and firmly
tig hten the tether.
For information on how to set the top tether, read the following “To p
tether anc horag es ”.
4. Before seating a c hild in the c hild restraint sys tem, try to move seat
b ac k and forth to verify that it is held sec urely i n p osition.
If you have any q uestion c onc erning this typ e of c h ild restraint sys-
tem, ask your SUBARU d ealer.

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To hook the top tether
n Sedan CAUTION
When the child restraint system is to be secured using the top
tether, always pass the top tether under the headrest between theheadrest stay posts. If the top tether is routed over the headrest,it may not be properly tensioned, resulting in an unsteady childrestraint system.
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HBS063BA
1. Remove the head rest at the seating p osition where the c hild seat
has b een installed with the seatb elt or lower anc ho rag es; lift up the
head rest while p ressing the release b utton.
2. Fasten the top tether hook of the c hild safety to the ap p rop riate up -
p er anc horag e.

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ton. Store the head rest in the c arg o area. Avoid p l
ac ing the head rest
in the p asseng er c omp artment to p revent it from b ei ng thrown around
in the p asseng er c omp artment in a sud d en stop or a sharp turn.
2. Fasten the top tether hook of the c hild restraint system to the ap -
p rop riate up p er anc horag e.
3. Tig hten the top tether sec urely.
Built-in child restraint (if equipped)
Refer to the d iag ram b elow to b ec ome familiar with the p arts of this b uilt-
in c hild restraint.
1 Lap -should er b elt
2 Chest c lip
3 Release b utton
4 Crotc h b elt
5 Warning lab el
6 Fastening strap 7
Child restraint c ushion
8 Belt b uc kle
9 Tong ue p lates
Q Maximum should er heig ht
ind ic ator lab el
W Removab le p ad HBS067BB

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Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint
around your child. The built-in child restraint should be used for only one child at
a time. Using it for two or more children at the same time couldresult in serious injury or death in an accident. Do not use the center lap and shoulder belt with the child re-
straint. A child using the center seatbelt could slide forward andout from under the seatbelt in a sudden stop or an accident, re-sulting in serious injury to the child.
HBS047BA
WARNING
Do not use another child restraint system over the opened
built-in child restraint. Because a child restraint system cannot be secured on the built-in restraint cushion, the restraint could
fall down during sudden braking, a sharp turn or in an accident,
causing serious injury to the child in it. Always keep the child restraint equipped rear seatback locked
securely in place when the child restraint is in use. Otherwise, inan accident, serious injury or death to a child could result if the
seatback falls down. The built-in child restraint, especially metallic parts, can be-
come hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather;they could burn a small child. Check the child restraint beforeyou place a child in it.