child seat SUBARU TRIBECA 2014 1.G Owners Manual

&Abbreviation list
You will find several abbreviations in thismanual. The meanings of the abbrevia-tions are shown in the following list.
Abbreviation Meaning
A/C Air conditioner
A/ELRAutomatic/Emergency lockingretractor
ABSAnti-lock brake system
AKI Anti knock index
ALR Automatic locking retractor
AT Automatic transmission
ATF Automatic transmission fluid
AWD All-wheel drive
DRL Daytime running light
EBDElectronicbrake force distri-bution
ELR Emergency locking retractor
GAW Gross axle weight
GAWR Gross axle weight rating
GVW Gross vehicle weight
GVWRGross vehicle weight rating
HID Highintensity discharge
INT Intermittent
LATCHLower anchors and tethers forchildren
Abbreviation Meaning
LED Light emitting diode
MIL Malfunction indicator light
MMTMethylcyclopentadienyl man-ganese tricarbonyl
OBD On-board diagnostics
RON Research octane number
SRSSupplemental restraint sys-tem
TIN Tire identification number
TPMSTire pressure monitoring sys-tem
VDCVehicle dynamics control
Vehicle symbols
There are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
For warning and indicator lights, refer to“Warning and indicator lights”F22.
Mark Name
WARNING
CAUTION
Passengers’windows lock
Fuel
Front fog lights
Parking lights
Hazard warning flasher
Seat heater
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Safety precautions when
driving
&Seatbelt and SRS airbag
WARNING
.All persons in the vehicle shouldfasten their seatbelts BEFOREthe vehicle starts to move. Other-wise, the possibility of seriousinjury becomes greater in theevent of a sudden stop or acci-dent.
.To obtain maximum protection inthe event of an accident, thedriver and all passengers in thevehicle shouldalways wear seat-belts when the vehicle is moving.The SRS (Supplemental RestraintSystem) airbag does not do awaywith the need to fasten seatbelts.In combination with the seat-belts, it offers the best combinedprotection in case of a seriousaccident.
Not wearing a seatbelt increasesthe chance of severe injury ordeath in a crash even when thevehicle has the SRS airbag.
.The SRS airbags deploy withconsiderable speed and force.Occupants who are out of properposition when the SRS airbagdeploys could suffer very seriousinjuries. Because the SRS airbagneeds enough space for deploy-ment, the driver should alwayssit upright and well back in theseat as far from the steeringwheel as practical while stillmaintaining full vehicle controland the front passenger shouldmove the seat as far back aspossible and sit upright and wellback in the seat.
For instructions and precautions, carefullyread the following sections.
.For the seatbelt system, refer to“Seat-belts”F1-17.
.For the SRS airbag system, refer to“*SRS airbag (Supplemental RestraintSystem airbag)”F1-45.
&Child safety
WARNING
.Never hold a child on your lap orin your arms while the vehicle ismoving. The passenger cannotprotect the child from injury in acollision, because the child willbe caught between the passen-ger and objects inside the vehi-cle.
.While riding in the vehicle, in-fants and small children shouldalways be placed in one of therear seating positions recom-mended in this Owner’s Manualin an infant or child restraintsystem which is appropriate forthe child’sage,heightandweight. If a child is too big for achild restraint system, the childshould sit in a REAR seat and berestrained using the seatbelts.According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seat-ing positions. Never allow a childto stand up or kneel on the seat.
.Put childrenaged 12 and under ina REAR seat properly restrained
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at all times in a child restraintdevice or in a seatbelt. The SRSairbag deploys with considerablespeed and force and can injure oreven kill children, especially ifthey are 12 years of age andunder and are not restrained orimproperly restrained. Becausechildren are lighter and weakerthan adults, their risk of beinginjured from deployment is great-er.
.NEVER INSTALL A REARWARDFACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT INTHE FRONT SEAT. DOING SORISKS SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA-CING THE CHILD’S HEAD TOOCLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
.Always use the child safety lockswhenever a child rides in therear. Serious injury could resultif a child accidentally opened thedoor and fell out. Refer to“Childsafety locks”F2-21.
.Always lock the passenger’s win-dows using the lock switch whenchildren are riding in the vehicle.Failure to follow this procedurecould result in injury to a childoperating the power window. Re-fer to“Power windows”F2-21.
.Never leave unattended childrenin the vehicle. They could acci-dentally injure themselves orothers through inadvertent op-eration of the vehicle. Also, onhot or sunny days, temperaturein a closed vehicle could quicklybecome high enough to causesevere or possibly fatal injuriesto them.
For instructions and precautions, carefullyread the following sections.
.For the seatbelt system, refer to“Seat-belts”F1-17.
.For the childrestraint system, refer to“Child restraint systems”F1-29.
.For the SRS airbag system, refer to“*SRS airbag (Supplemental RestraintSystem airbag)”F1-45.
&Engine exhaust gas (carbon
monoxide)
WARNING
.Never inhale engine exhaust gas.Engine exhaust gas containscarbon monoxide, a colorlessand odorless gas which is dan-gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
.Always properly maintain the en-
gine exhaust system to preventengine exhaust gas from enter-ing the vehicle.
.Never run the engine in a closedspace, such as a garage, exceptfor the brief time needed to drivethe vehicle in or out of it.
.Avoid remaining in a parkedvehicle for a lengthy time whilethe engine is running. If that isunavoidable, then use the venti-lation fan to force fresh air intothe vehicle.
.Always keep the front ventilatorinlet grille free from snow, leavesor other obstructions to ensurethat the ventilation system al-ways works properly.
.If at any time you suspect thatexhaust fumes are entering thevehicle, have the problemchecked and corrected as soonas possible. If you must driveunder these conditions, driveonly with all windows fully open.
.Keep the rear gate closed whiledriving to prevent exhaust gasfrom entering the vehicle.

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&Interior
!Passenger compartment area
1) Seatbelt (page 1-17)2) Lower anchorages for child restraintsystem (page 1-37)3) Center console (page 6-6)4) Front seat (page 1-2)5) Second-row seat (page 1-8)6) Third-row seat (page 1-13)

Front seats........................................................... 1-2Power seat.......................................................... 1-3Memory function (driver’s seat–if equipped)....... 1-4Head restraint adjustment.................................... 1-5Active head restraint........................................... 1-6Lumbar support.................................................. 1-7
Seat heater (if equipped).................................... 1-7
Second-row seats............................................... 1-8Forward andbackward adjustment...................... 1-8Reclining the seatback........................................ 1-9Folding down the seatback................................. 1-10Head restraint adjustment................................... 1-12Armrest............................................................. 1-13
Third-row seat.................................................... 1-13Access to the third-row seat............................... 1-14Folding down the seatback................................. 1-15Head restraint adjustment................................... 1-16
Seatbelts............................................................. 1-17Seatbelt safety tips............................................. 1-17Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)................... 1-18Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor(A/ELR)............................................................ 1-18Seatbelt warning light and chime........................ 1-18
Fastening the seatbelt........................................ 1-18Seatbelt maintenance......................................... 1-26
Front seatbelt pretensioners............................. 1-27System monitors............................................... 1-28System servicing............................................... 1-28Precautions against vehicle modification............ 1-28
Child restraint systems..................................... 1-29Where to place a child restraint system.............. 1-30Choosing a child restraint system...................... 1-32Installing child restraint systems with A/ELRseatbelt........................................................... 1-32Installing a booster seat..................................... 1-36Installation of child restraint systems by use oflower and tether anchorages (LATCH).............. 1-37Top tether anchorages....................................... 1-40
*SRS airbag (Supplemental RestraintSystem airbag)................................................ 1-45Your vehicle’s SRS configuration....................... 1-45SUBARU advanced frontal airbag system........... 1-49SRS side airbagand SRS curtain airbag............. 1-60SRS airbag system monitors.............................. 1-71SRS airbag system servicing ............................. 1-72Precautions against vehicle modification............ 1-72
Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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Front seats
WARNING
.Never adjust the seat while driv-ing to avoid loss of vehicle con-trol and personal injury.
.Before adjustingthe seat, makesure luggage and the hands andfeet of second-row seat passen-gers are clear of the adjustingmechanism.
.Do not put objects under the frontseats. They may interfere withfront seat locking and cause anaccident.
.Seatbelts provide maximum re-straint when the occupant sitswell back and upright in the seat.To r e d u c e t h e r i s k o f s l i d i n gunder the seatbelt in a collision,the front seatbacks should bealways used in the upright posi-tion while the vehicle is running.If the front seatbacks are notused in the upright position in acollision, the risk of sliding underthe lap belt and of the lap beltsliding up over the abdomen willincrease, and both can result inserious internalinjury or death.
.The SRS airbags deploy withconsiderable speed and force.Occupants who are out of properposition when the SRS airbagdeploys could suffer very seriousinjuries. Because the SRS airbagneeds enough space for deploy-ment, the driver should alwayssit upright and well back in theseat as far from the steeringwheel as practical while stillmaintaining full vehicle controland the frontpassenger shouldmove the seat as far back aspossible and sit upright and wellback in the seat.
WARNING
Put children aged 12 and under in arear seat properly restrained at alltimes. The SRS airbag deploys withconsiderable speed and force andcan injure or even kill children,especially if they are 12 years ofage and under and are not re-strained or improperly restrained.Because children are lighter andweaker than adults, their risk ofbeing injured from deployment isgreater. Consequently, we stronglyrecommend that ALL children (in-cluding those in child seats andthose that have outgrown child re-straint devices) sit in a REAR seatproperly restrained at all times in achild restraint device or in a seat-belt, whichever is appropriate forthe child’s age, height and weight.
Always secure ALL types of childrestraint devices (including forwardfacingchild seats) in one of the rearseating positions recommended inthis Owner’s Manual.
NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FA-CING CHILD SEAT IN THE FRONTSEAT. DOING SO RISKS SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILDBY PLACING THE CHILD’S HEAD

TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG.
According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seating posi-tions than in the front seating posi-tions. For instructions and precau-tions concerning child restraint sys-tems, refer to“Child restraint sys-tems”F1-29.
&Power seat
!Forward and backward adjustment
To adjust the seat forward or backward,move the control switch forward or back-ward.
NOTE
During backward-forward adjustmentof the seat, you cannot adjust the seatcushion angle or seat height.
!Reclining the seatback
WARNING
To prevent the passenger from slid-ing under the seatbelt in the event ofa collision, always put the seatbackin the upright position while thevehicle is in motion. Also, do notplace objects such as cushionsbetween the passenger and theseatback.If you do so, the risk ofsliding under the lap belt and of thelap belt sliding up over the abdomenwill increase, and both can result in
serious internal injury or death.
To adjust the angle of the seatback, movethe control switch.
!Seat cushion angle adjustment(driver’s seat)
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Seatbelts
&Seatbelt safety tips
WARNING
.All persons in the vehicle shouldfasten their seatbelts BEFOREthe vehicle starts to move. Other-wise, the possibility of seriousinjury becomes greater in theevent of a sudden stop or acci-dent.
.All belts should fit snugly in orderto provide full restraint. Loosefitting belts are not as effective inpreventing or reducing injury.
.Each seatbelt is designed tosupport only one person. Neveruse a single belt for two or morepersons–even children.Other-wise, in an accident, seriousinjury or death could result.
.Replace all seatbelt assembliesincluding retractors and attach-ing hardware worn by occupantsof a vehicle that has been in aserious accident. The entire as-sembly should be replaced evenif damage is not obvious.
.Put children aged 12 and under in
a rear seat properly restrained atall times. The SRS airbag de-ploys with considerable speedand force and can injure or evenkill children, especially if they are12 years of age and under andare not restrained or improperlyrestrained. Because children arelighter and weaker than adults,their risk of being injured fromdeployment is greater. Conse-quently, we strongly recommendthat ALL children (includingthose in child seats and thosethat have outgrown child re-straint devices) sit in a REARseat properly restrained at alltimes in a child restraint deviceor in a seatbelt, whichever isappropriate for the child’s heightand weight.
Always secure ALL types of childrestraint devices (including for-ward facing child seats) in one ofthe rear seating positions recom-mended in this Owner’s Manual.
NEVERINSTALL A REARWARDFA C I N G C H I L D S E AT I N T H EFRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKSSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TOTHE CHILD BY PLACING THECHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO
THE SRS AIRBAG.
According to accident statistics,children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seatingpositions than in the front seat-ing positions. For instructionsand precautions concerning thechild restraint system, refer to“Child restraint systems”F1-29.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crashsensing and diagnostic module, which willrecord the use of the seatbelt(s) by thedriver and front passenger when any ofthe SRS frontal, side and curtain airbagsdeploy.
!Infants or small children
Use a child restraint system that issuitable for your vehicle. Refer to“Childrestraint systems”F1-29.
!Children
If a child is too big for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the rear seatand be restrained using the seatbelts.According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the frontseating positions.Never allow a child tostand up or kneel on the seat.
If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses
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the face or neck, adjust the shoulder beltanchor height (window-side seating posi-tions only) and then if necessary move thechild closer to the belt buckle to helpprovide a good shoulder belt fit. Care mustbe taken to securely place the lap belt aslow as possible on the hips and not on thechild’s waist. If the shoulder portion of thebelt cannot be properly positioned, a childrestraint system should be used. Neverplacethe shoulder belt under the child’sarm or behind the child’s back.
!Expectant mothers
Expectant mothers also need to use theseatbelts. They should consult their doctorfor specific recommendations. The lap beltshouldbe worn securely and as low aspossible over the hips, not over the waist.
&Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ELR)
The driver’s seatbelt has an EmergencyLocking Retractor (ELR).
The emergency locking retractor allowsnormal body movement but the retractorlocks automatically during a sudden stop,impact or if you pull the belt very quicklyout of the retractor.
&Automatic/Emergency Lock-
ing Retractor (A/ELR)
Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Auto-matic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/Emergency LockingRetractor normally functions as an Emer-gency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR has an additional locking mode,“Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)mode”, intended to secure a child restraintsystem.
The ALR mode functions as follows.
When the seatbelt is once drawn outcompletely and is then retracted evenslightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt inthat position and the seatbelt cannot beextended. As the belt is rewinding, clickswill be heard which indicate the retractorfunctions as an ALR. When the seatbelt isretracted fully, the ALR mode is canceledand the ELR mode is restored.
When securing a child restraint system onthe rear passenger’s seats by using aseatbelt, the seatbelt must be changedover to the Automatic Locking Retractor(ALR) mode. For instructions on how toinstall the child restraint system using aseatbelt, refer to“Installing child restraintsystems with A/ELR seatbelt”F1-32.
When the child restraint system is re-moved, make sure that the retractor isrestored to the Emergency Locking Re-tractor (ELR) mode by allowing the seat-belt to retract fully.
&Seatbelt warning light
and chime
Refer to“Seatbelt warning light andchime”F3-10.
&Fastening the seatbelt
WARNING
.Never use a belt that is twisted orreversed. In an accident, this canincrease therisk or severity ofinjury.
.Keep the lap belt as low aspossible on your hips. In a colli-sion, this spreads the force of thelap belt over stronger hip bones

vehicle models in this Owner’sManual.Child restraint systems
Whileriding in the vehicle, infants andsmall children should always be placed inan infant or child restraint system in one ofthe rear seating positions recommendedin this Owner’s Manual.
You should use an infant or child restraintsystem that meets Federal Motor VehicleSafetyStandards or Canada Motor Vehi-cle Safety Standards, is compatible withyour vehicle and is appropriate for thechild’s age and size.
Allchild restraint systems are designed tobe secured in vehicle seats by lap belts orthe lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt(except those described in“Installation ofchild restraint systems by use of lower and
tether anchorages (LATCH)”F1-37).
Children could be endangered in anaccident if their child restraints are notproperly secured in the vehicle. Wheninstalling the child restraint system, care-fully follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
According to accident statistics, childrenare safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the frontseating positions.
All U.S. states and Canadian provincesrequire that infants and small children berestrained in an approved child restraintsystem at all times while the vehicle ismoving.
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