ECU SUBARU OUTBACK 2003 3.G Owner's Manual

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ton. Store the headrest in the cargo area. Avoid placing the headrest
in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around
in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn.
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2. Fasten the top tether hook of the child restraint system to the ap-
propriate upper anchorage.
3. Tighten the top tether securely.
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
*SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint system. This name is used because the airbag system supplements the vehicle ’s seatbelts.
Vehicle with driver ’s and front passenger ’s SRS air-
bags and lap/shoulder restraints
WARNING
To obtain maximum protection in the event of an accident, the
driver and all passengers in the vehicle should always wear seat-belts 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
combination with the seatbelts, it offers the best combinedprotection in case of a serious accident.

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(including those in child seats and those that have outgrown child restraint devices) sit in the REAR seat properly restrained atall times in a child restraint device or in a seatbelt, whichever isappropriate for the child
’s age, height and weight.
Secure ALL types of child restraint devices (including forwardfacing child seats) in the REAR seats at all times.According to accident statistics, children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seatingpositions.For instructions and precautions concerning the child restraint
system, see the “Child restraint systems ” section in this chapter.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT IN THE
FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TOTHE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO
THE SRS AIRBAG. Never allow a child to stand up, or to kneel on the front pas-
senger’ s seat, or never hold a child on your lap or in your arms.
The SRS airbag deploys with considerable force and can injure oreven kill the child.
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Put children in the REAR seat prop- erly restrained at all times.

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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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Trunk lid (Sedan) 2-24
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Internal trunk lid release handle 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear gate (Station wagon) 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moonroof (if equipped) 2-30
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Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual moonroofs (Station wagon) 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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 (and rear gate on the station wagon)
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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’s control unit. Press either
the “LOCK/ARM” or “UNLOCK/DISARM” button six times to syn-
chronize the unit. Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase additional transmitters
(up to four can be programmed), you should re-program all of your
transmitters for security reasons. It is recommended that you have
your dealer program all of your transmitters into your system. n Programming the transmitters
The keyless entry system is equipped with a special code learning
feature that allows you to program new transmitter codes into the sys-
tem or to delete old ones. The system can learn up to four uniquetransmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may be the same or dif-
ferent.
To enter the programming mode:
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1 Press to dis-
arm the security system (if so equipped).
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1. Disarm the security system. (if your vehicle is equipped with the
optional security system.)
2. Open the driver ’s door and sit in the driver ’s seat.
3. Close the driver ’s door.

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Any additional transmitters can also be programmed at this time.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for an additional transmitter.
To exit the programming mode:
1. After all of your transmitters are programmed, remove the key fromthe ignition switch.
The horn will sound three times to indicate that the system has exited
the programming mode.
2. Make sure that the keyless entry system properly operates by
operating each transmitter. n
Deleting old transmitter codes
The control unit of the keyless entry system has four memory loca-
tions to store transmitter codes, giving it the ability to operate with up
to four transmitters. When you lose a transmitter, the lost transmitter ’s
code remains in the memory. For security reasons, lost transmitter
codes should be deleted from the memory.
To delete old transmitter codes, program four transmitter codes into
the system. If you have only one current transmitter, program it four
times. If you have two current transmitters, program each one twice. If
you have three current transmitters, program two of them once and
the third one twice. This process will leave only current transmittercodes in the system ’s memory.
NOTE
Make sure no one else is operating their keyless entry system within range of your vehicle when programming transmitters. If
someone else were to operate their remote transmitter while youare programming your transmitters, it is possible that their trans-mitter code will be programmed into your system, allowing themunauthorized access to your vehicle.

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Security system (if equipped)
The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from
theft. The horn sounds and the turn signal lights flash if someone
attempts to break into your vehicle. The starter motor is also interrupted
to prevent starting the vehicle without a key.
The system can be armed and disarmed with the remote transmitter.
The system does not operate when the key is inserted into the ignitionswitch.
System operation
The security system will give the following alarm indications when trig-
gered: The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will sound intermit-
tently. In addition, the starter motor will not operate. The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds; however, the
alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is tampered with again. The alarmwill continue for six times if any sensor continues to be activated.
The alarm is triggered by: Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid.
Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g. breaking glass or
forced entry). Note that there are two alarm levels for shock: warning
and alarm. In warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibrations
and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and two flashes on the
lights as a deterrent to would be vandals. In alarm mode, higher lev-
els of shock are detected and the system will go into full alarm. Ignition switch being turned on while in armed state.
NOTE
With the valet mode selected, the security system does not oper-
ate and the parking lights do not flash when the remote transmit-ter is used for locking and unlocking.The security system indicator light in the combination meter
flashes twice per second to show that the valet mode is selected.For details, refer to “Valet mode ” in this section.

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“UNLOCK/DISARM” button a second time.
n Emergency disarming
If you cannot disarm the system using the transmitter (i.e. the trans-
mitter is lost, broken or the transmitter battery is too weak), you can
disarm the system without using the transmitter.
To disarm the system:
1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the door.
2. The alarm will sound.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it from the “LOCK”
to the “ON” position three (3) times within 5 seconds.
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button pressed for more
than two seconds .
The horn will sound and the turn signal lights will flash.
To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or “UNLOCK/DISARM”
button.
The parking lights will also flash when the alarm is activated.
Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm will be deacti-
vated after approximately 30 seconds. Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the security system does not oper-
ate. In valet mode, the remote transmitter is used only for locking and
unlocking the doors (and rear gate on the station wagon) and panicactivation.
To enter the valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep the
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button depressed for more than two seconds .
The security system indicator light will continue to flash 2 times per second indicating that the system is in the valet mode.
To exit valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep the “UNLOCK/
DISARM” button pressed for more than two seconds. The indicator
will stop flashing.

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Arming the system CAUTION
In passive mode, the system will automatically activate the alarm
but WILL NOT automatically lock the doors. In order to lock thedoors you must either lock them as indicated in step 4 below orwith the key once they have been closed. Failure to lock thedoors manually will result in a higher security risk.
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
2. Turn the ignition switch from “ON” to “LOCK” position and remove
the key from the ignition switch.
3. Open the doors and get out of the vehicle.
4. Before closing the doors, lock all doors with the inside door locklevers.
5. Close the doors. The system will automatically arm after one min-ute.
In the passive mode, the system can also be armed with the remote
transmitter or with the power door locking switches. If the remote
transmitter or power door lock switch is used to lock the vehicle, arm-
ing will take place immediately regardless of whether or not the pas-sive mode has been selected. Disarming the system
To disarm the system, briefly press the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button on

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Internal trunk lid release handle
The internal trunk lid release handle is a device designed to open the
trunk lid from inside the trunk. In the event children or adults become
locked inside the trunk, the handle allows them to open the lid. The han-dle is located on the inside of the trunk lid.
WARNING
Never allow any child to get in the trunk and play with the releasehandle. If the driver starts the vehicle without knowing that achild is inside the trunk and the child opens the lid using the re-
lease handle, the child could fall out and be killed or seriously in-jured.
CAUTION
Do not close the lid while gripping the release handle. The
handle may be damaged. Do not use the handle as a hook to fasten straps or ropes to
secure your cargo in the trunk. Such use may result in damage ofthe handle. Load the trunk so that cargo can not strike the release handle.
If the cargo hits the handle while the vehicle is being driven, thehandle may be pushed down and the trunk lid may open. Thatmay cause cargo to fall out of the trunk, which could create a traf-fic safety hazard.