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In cases of rollover accident or side collisions, the following components will operate simultaneously

Impact sensors affected

SRS side airbags

SRS curtain airbags

Seatbelt pretensioner

(shoulder belt pretensioner only)

Impacted side

Non-impacted

side

Impacted side

Non-impacted

side

Impacted side

Non-impacted

side

Both of the sen-
sors together
sense an impact
force

Impact sensor in
front doors

–

Impact sensor
under rear cen-
ter seat

Both of the sen-
sors together
sense an impact
force

Impact sensor in
center pillars

–

Impact sensor
under rear cen-
ter seat

Both of the sen-
sors together
sense an impact
force

Impact sensor in
rear wheel
houses

–

Impact sensor
under rear cen-
ter seat

Rollover sensor in airbag control
module

–

: Activated

–: Not activated

NOTE

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy even when no one occupies the seat on the side on which an impact is
applied.

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In case of frontal collision

The SRS curtain airbags are designed to
deploy in the following cases.
.

When the driver’s SRS frontal airbag

deploys in a frontal collision
.

When the driver’s and front passen-

ger’s SRS frontal airbags deploy in a
frontal collision
.

When the system determines that the

collision is an offset frontal collision

The SRS curtain airbags are basically
designed not to deploy in the following
cases.
.

When the SRS frontal airbags do not

deploy
.

When the system determines that the

collision is other than an offset frontal
collision

After deployment

After the deployment, the SRS side airbag
immediately starts to deflate. The time
required from detection of an impact to
deflation of an SRS side airbag after
deployment is shorter than the blink of an
eye.

The SRS curtain airbag remains inflated
for a while following deployment then
slowly deflates.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag deploy even when no one occupies
the seat on the side on which an impact is
applied.

When the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag deploy, a sudden, fairly loud
inflation noise will be heard and some
smoke will be released. These occur-
rences are a normal result of the deploy-
ment. This smoke does not indicate a fire
in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not touch the SRS side airbag
system components around the
front seat seatback with bare hands
right after deployment. Doing so can
cause burns because the compo-
nents can be very hot as a result of
deployment.

After deployment, do not touch any
part of the SRS curtain airbag sys-
tem (from the front pillar to the part
of the roof side over the rear seat).
Doing so can cause burns because
the components can be very hot as a
result of deployment.

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Example of the type of accident

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are designed as follows:
.

to deploy in the event of an accident

involving a moderate to severe side impact
collision
.

to function on a one-time-only basis.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag are not designed to deploy in the
following cases:
.

in most lesser side impact

in most frontal or most rear impacts

(because the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag deployment would not pro-
tect the occupant in those situations.)

The SRS curtain airbags are also de-
signed to deploy when the vehicle is in an
extremely inclined state such as during a
rollover. They are not designed to deploy in
most lesser inclined state.

The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag deployment depend on the level of
force experienced in the passenger com-
partment during a side impact collision.
That level differs from one type of collision
to another, and it may have no bearing on
the visible damage done to the vehicle
itself.

Example of the type of accident in
which the SRS side airbag will
most likely deploy.

A severe side impact near the front seat.

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Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag will most
likely deploy.

The vehicle is involved in a severe side
impact near the front seat or the rear seat.

The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.

The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal or
the skidding vehicle’s tires hit a curbstone
laterally.

An offset frontal collision that is severe
enough to deploy the front airbag.

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Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS side
airbag and the SRS curtain airbag will deploy.

Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface

Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

Landing hard or vehicle falling

It is possible that the SRS side and curtain
airbags will deploy if a serious impact
occurs to the underside of your vehicle.
Some examples are shown in the illustra-
tion.

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Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS side airbag is unlikely to
deploy.

The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-
on impact.

The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.

The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.

The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.

The vehicle rolls onto its side or the roof.

There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require the SRS side
airbag deployment. In the event of acci-
dents like those illustrated, the SRS side
airbag may not deploy depending on the
level of accident forces involved.

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Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS curtain airbag is unlikely
to deploy.

The vehicle is involved in an oblique side-
on impact.

The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact in an area outside the vicinity of
the passenger compartment.

The vehicle strikes a telephone pole or
similar object.

The vehicle is involved in a side-on
impact from a motorcycle.

There are many types of collisions which
might not necessarily require SRS curtain
airbag deployment. In the event of acci-
dents like those illustrated, the SRS
curtain airbag may not deploy depending
on the level of accident forces involved.

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Examples of the types of acci-
dents in which the SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag
are not designed to deploy in
most cases

The vehicle is involved in frontal collision
with another vehicle (moving or station-

ary).

The vehicle is struck from behind.

The vehicle pitches end over end.

In the event of accidents like those
illustrated, the SRS side airbag and SRS
curtain airbag are not designed to deploy
in most cases.

First impact

Second impact

SRS curtain airbag

SRS side airbag

In an accident where the vehicle is struck
from the side more than once, the SRS
side airbag and SRS curtain airbag deploy
only once on the first impact.

Example: In the case of a double side
impact collision, first with one vehicle and
immediately followed by another from the

same direction, once the SRS side airbag
and SRS curtain airbag are activated on
the first impact, they will not be activated
on the second.

SRS airbag system monitors

SRS airbag system warning light

A diagnostic system continually monitors
the readiness of the SRS airbag system
(including front seatbelt pretensioners)
while the vehicle is being driven. The
SRS airbag system warning light will show
normal system operation by illuminating
for approximately 6 seconds when the
ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.

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The following components are monitored
by the indicator:
.

Front sub sensor

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

Airbag control module (including im-

pact sensor and rollover sensor)
.

Frontal airbag module

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

Knee airbag module (driver’s side)

Side airbag sensor

– Center pillar right-hand side
– Center pillar left-hand side

Front door impact sensor

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

Side airbag module

– Driver’s side
– Front passenger’s side

Curtain airbag sensor

– Rear wheel house right-hand side
– Rear wheel house left-hand side

Curtain airbag module

– Right-hand side
– Left-hand side

Satellite safing sensor (under the rear

center seat)
.

Seatbelt pretensioner

– Driver’s side

– Front passenger’s side

Lap belt pretensioner (front passen-

ger’s side)
.

Seatbelt buckle switch (front passen-

ger’s side)
.

Front passenger’s occupant detection

system sensor
.

Front passenger’s occupant detection

control module
.

Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON

and OFF indicator
.

All related wiring

WARNING

If the warning light exhibits any of
the following conditions, there may
be a malfunction in the seatbelt
pretensioners and/or SRS airbag
system.

Flashing or flickering of the warn-

ing light

No illumination of the warning

light when the ignition switch is
first turned to the “ON” position

Continuous illumination of the

warning light

Illumination of the warning light

while driving

Immediately take your vehicle to
your nearest SUBARU dealer to

have the system checked. Unless
checked and properly repaired, the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbag will not operate properly in
the event of a collision, which may
increase the risk of injury.

SRS airbag system servicing

WARNING

When discarding an airbag mod-

ule or scrapping the entire vehi-
cle damaged by a collision, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer.

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, consult your
nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper-
ing with or disconnecting the
system’s wiring could result in
accidental inflation of the SRS
airbag or could make the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury.

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CAUTION

If you need service or repair in areas
indicated in the following list, have
the work performed by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air-
bag control module, impact sensors
and airbag modules are stored in
these areas.

Under the center of the instru-

ment panel

On both the right and left sides at

the front of the vehicle

Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

Bottom of the steering column

and nearby areas

Top of the dashboard on front

passenger’s side and nearby
areas

Each front seat and nearby area

Inside each center pillar

Inside each front door

In each roof side (from the front

pillar to a point over the rear seat)

Between the rear seat cushion

and rear wheel house on each
side

Under the rear center seat

In the event that the SRS airbag is
deployed, replacement of the system
should be performed only by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo-
nents of the SRS airbag system are
replaced, use only genuine SUBARU
parts.

NOTE

In the following cases, contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
.

The front part of the vehicle was

involved in an accident in which only
the driver’s SRS frontal airbag or both
driver’s and front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbags did not deploy.
.

The pad of the steering wheel, the

cover over the front passenger’s SRS
frontal airbag, or either roof side (from
the front pillar to a point over the rear
seat) is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
.

The center pillar, front door, rear

wheel house or rear sub frame, or an
area near these parts, was involved in
an accident in which the SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not
deploy.
.

The fabric or leather of either the

front seatback and seat cushion is cut,
frayed, or otherwise damaged.
.

The rear part of the vehicle was

involved in an accident.

Precautions against vehicle
modification

WARNING

To 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 modifica-
tions.

Installation of custom steering

wheels

Attachment of additional trim ma-

terials to the dashboard

Installation of custom seats

Replacement of seat fabric or

leather

Installation of additional fabric or

leather on the front seat

Attachment of a hands-free mi-

crophone or any other accessory
to a front pillar, a center pillar, a
rear pillar, the windshield, a side
window, an assist grip, or any
other cabin surface that would be

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near a deploying SRS curtain
airbag.

Installation of additional electri-

cal/electronic equipment such as
a mobile two-way radio on or near
the SRS airbag system compo-
nents and/or wiring is not advi-
sable. This could interfere with
proper operation of the SRS air-
bag system.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.

Attachment of any equipment

(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts to
the front end.

Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.

Installation of a tire of different

size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver’s
door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-
er’s Manual.

Attachment of any equipment

(side steps or side sill protectors,
etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you
want to install any accessory parts on your
vehicle.

How to contact the vehicle
manufacturer concerning
modifications for persons
with disabilities that may af-
fect the advanced airbag
system

Changing or moving any parts of the front
seats, rear seats, seatbelts, front bumper,
front side frame, radiator panel, instrument
panel, combination meter, steering wheel,
steering column, tire, suspension or floor
panel can affect the operation of the
SUBARU advanced airbag system. If you
have any questions, you may contact the
following SUBARU distributors.

<Continental U.S., Alaska and the District
of Columbia>
Subaru of America, Inc.
Customer Retailer Services Department
P.O. Box 6000
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000

1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783)

<Hawaii>
Subaru Hawaii
2850 Pukoloa Street, Suite 202,
Honolulu, HI 96819-4467
808-839-2273

<Guam>
Shen’s Corporation dba Prestige Automo-
bile
491, East Marine Corps Drive, Route 1
Dededo, Guam 96921-6225
671-633-2698

<Puerto Rico>
Trebol Motors
P.O. Box 11204, San Juan, Puerto Rico
00910
787-793-2828

<Canada>
Subaru Canada, Inc.
Consumer Support Department
560 Suffolk Court, Mississauga, Ontario
L5R 4J7
1-800-894-4212

There are currently no SUBARU distribu-
tors in any other U.S. territories. If you are
in such an area, please contact the
SUBARU distributor or dealer from which
you bought your vehicle.

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Keys ......................................................................... 2-2

Models without “keyless access with push-button

start system” ....................................................... 2-2

Models with “keyless access with push-button

start system” ....................................................... 2-2

Key number plate................................................... 2-3

Door locks ............................................................... 2-4

Locking and unlocking from the outside................. 2-4
Locking and unlocking from the inside................... 2-5
Battery drainage prevention function...................... 2-6

Power door locking switches ................................ 2-7

Key lock-in prevention function.............................. 2-7

Keyless access with push-button start system

(if equipped) ......................................................... 2-8

Safety precautions ................................................. 2-8
Locking and unlocking by holding the access

key fob ............................................................... 2-10

Unlock using PIN Code Access ............................. 2-12
Power saving function .......................................... 2-13
Selecting audible signal operation......................... 2-14
Warning chimes and warning indicator.................. 2-14
Disabling keyless access function......................... 2-14
When access key fob does not operate properly ... 2-16
Replacing battery of access key fob ...................... 2-16
Replacing access key fob ..................................... 2-16
Certification for keyless access with push-button

start system........................................................ 2-16

Tips ...................................................................... 2-17

Remote keyless entry system ............................. 2-18

Locking the doors ................................................ 2-20
Unlocking the doors ............................................. 2-20
Opening the trunk lid ............................................ 2-20
Vehicle finder function .......................................... 2-20
Sounding a panic alarm ........................................ 2-20
Selecting audible signal operation (models

without “keyless access with push-button
start system”).................................................... 2-20

Replacing the battery............................................ 2-21
Replacing lost transmitters ................................... 2-21
Certification for Remote keyless entry system....... 2-21

Anti-theft system .................................................. 2-22

Immobilizer........................................................... 2-22
Alarm system ....................................................... 2-24

Child safety locks ................................................. 2-31
Windows................................................................ 2-31

Power window operation by driver ........................ 2-32
Power window operation by passengers ............... 2-34
Off delay function ................................................. 2-35
Initialization of power window ............................... 2-35

Trunk lid ................................................................ 2-36

To open and close the trunk lid from outside ........ 2-36
To open the trunk lid from inside .......................... 2-36
Internal trunk lid release handle ............................ 2-37

Moonroof (if equipped)......................................... 2-38

Moonroof switches ............................................... 2-39
Sun shade ............................................................ 2-40

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Keys

CAUTION

When traveling in an airplane, do not
press the button of the key. If any
button of the key is pressed, radio
waves are emitted and may affect
the operation of the airplane. When
carrying the key in a bag, take
measures to prevent the buttons
from being pressed accidentally.

NOTE

Press the buttons of the key to lock/
unlock with the remote keyless entry
system. For details, refer to “Remote
keyless entry system” F2-18.

Models without “keyless ac-
cess with push-button start
system”

Master key

Submaster key

Sub key

Key number plate

Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the “ON” position to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position,
thereby stopping the engine.

Models with “keyless access
with push-button start sys-
tem”

Access key fob (main)

Access key fob (sub)

Key number plate

The vehicle has two access key fobs and a

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key number plate. For details about the
key number plate, refer to “Key number
plate” F2-3.

An emergency key is attached to each
access key fob. The emergency key is
used for the following operations.
.

Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

Locking and unlocking the glove box

You cannot unlock the glove box without
using the emergency key. You can keep
the glove box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the access key fob (with the
emergency key removed) at a parking
facility.

Release button

Emergency key

While pressing the release button of the

access key fob, take out the emergency
key.

CAUTION

If the access key fob is dropped, the
integrated emergency key inside
may become loose. Be careful not
to lose the emergency key.

NOTE

The access key fob is always com-

municating with the vehicle and is
continuously using the battery.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the
battery becomes fully discharged, re-
place it with a new one.
.

If an access key fob is lost, it is

recommended that the remaining ac-
cess key fobs be reregistered. For
reregistration of an access key fob,
contact a SUBARU dealer.
.

Up to 7 access key fobs can be

registered for one vehicle. For a spare
access key fob, contact a SUBARU
dealer.
.

Do not leave the access key fob in

the storage spaces inside the vehicle.
Vibrations can damage the key or turn
on the switch, possibly resulting in a

lockout.

Key number plate

CAUTION

Carefully store the key number
plate. It is necessary for vehicle
repair and additional registration of
access key fobs.

The key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached 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. Refer to “Key replacement” F2-
23.

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Door locks

Locking and unlocking from
the outside

NOTE

If you unlock the driver’s door with a
key (including an emergency key) and
open the door while the alarm system is
armed, the alarm system is triggered
and the vehicle’s horn sounds. In this
case, perform any of the following
operations:

Models with “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.

Press any button on the access key

fob (except when the battery of the
access key fob is discharged).
.

Turn the push-button ignition switch

to the “ACC” position.

Models without “keyless access with
push-button start system”:
.

Press any button on the remote

transmitter (except when the transmit-
ter battery is discharged).
.

Insert the key into the ignition switch

and turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.

For details about the alarm system,
refer to “Alarm system” F2-24.

To lock the driver’s door from the outside
with the key, turn the key toward the front.
To unlock the door, turn the key toward the
rear. Pull the outside door handle to open
an unlocked door.

NOTE

The emergency key is directional. If the
key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is facing
and insert it again.

To lock the door from outside without the
key, the following methods are available.

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