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Child

*5, *7

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Unoccupied

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There is a malfunction in the system

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG

OFF” or “AIR

BAG ON”

SRS airbag system warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light

Off or

flashing

*3, *5

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Off or on

Front side airbag

Front curtain airbag

Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG

OFF”

SRS airbag system warning light

Off

Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Off

Front side airbag

Front curtain airbag

Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner

Indicator/

warning light

“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”

indicator lights

“AIR BAG

OFF”

SRS airbag system warning light

Front passenger’s seatbelt reminder light

Off

Devices

Front passenger airbag

Off

Front side airbag

Front curtain airbag

Front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioner

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: The occupant detection system does not operate during self-

checking.

: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a

smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may not
recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique and
posture.

: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seatbelt.

: The front passenger’s SRS side airbag, SRS curtain airbag and

seatbelt pretensioner are not controlled by the occupant detection
system.

: For some children, child in seat, child in booster seat or child in

convertible seat, the system may not recognize him/her as a
child. Factors which may affect this can be the physique or pos-
ture.
Children who have outgrown a child restraint system should
always wear the seatbelt when sitting in the seat irrespective of
whether the airbag is deactivated or activated.

: When a child restraint system is installed on the front passenger

seat, do not place any article on the seat other than the child
occupant and a child restraint system.
Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant detec-
tion system from functioning correctly or cause the system to fail.

: Do not place more than one child on the front passenger seat.

Failure to do so may prevent the front passenger occupant detec-
tion system from functioning correctly.

: Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.

See the caution that follows regarding installation of a child
restraint system. (

→P. 146)

: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual on

how to installing the child restraint system properly. (

→P. 146)

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If the passenger’s frontal airbag OFF indicator illuminates and the ON indicator
turns off even when the front passenger’s seat is occupied by an adult

This can be caused by an adult incorrectly sitting in the front passen-
ger’s seat. Perform the following.

Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the push-button ignition switch off.
Ask the front passenger to set the seatback to the upright
position, sit up straight in the center of the seat cushion, cor-
rectly wear the seatbelt, position his/her legs out forward, and
adjust the seat to the rearmost position.
Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
The push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode.
If the OFF indicator remains illuminated while the ON indicator
remains off, perform the following.
• Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start

system:
The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
Turn the push-button ignition switch off.

• Make sure that the front passenger is not using a blanket,

seat cushion, seat cover or seat heater, etc.

• If wearing excessive layers of clothing, the front passenger

should remove any unnecessary items before sitting in the
front passenger seat, or should sit in a rear seat.

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Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
keyless access with push button start system), or the push-
button ignition switch to “ON” mode (vehicles with a keyless
access with push button start system). The ON and OFF indi-
cators illuminate for 6 seconds during the system check and
after the system check is performed, the ON and OFF indica-
tors turn off for 2 seconds. Then, the OFF indicator remains
off while the ON indicator is illuminated. If the ON indicator
remains off and the OFF indicator is illuminated, move the
occupant to the rear seat backwards and immediately contact
your SUBARU dealer and have the vehicle inspected.

If the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator illuminates and the OFF indicator turns off
even when an infant or a small child is in a child restraint system (including booster seat)

This can be caused by the child restraint system being installed incor-
rectly. Perform the following.

Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
The engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
Turn the push-button ignition switch off.
Remove the child restraint system from the seat. By referring
to the child restraint manufacturer’s recommendations as well
as the child restraint system installation procedure in “child
restraint system”, correctly reinstall the child restraint system.

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Vehicles without a keyless access with push button start sys-
tem:
The engine switch is turned to the “ON” position and make
sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indicator
turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates.
Vehicles with a keyless access with push button start system:
The push-button ignition switch is turned to “ON” mode and
make sure that the front passenger’s frontal airbag ON indica-
tor turns off and the OFF indicator illuminates.
If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indi-
cator turns off, perform the following.
• Ensure that no article is placed on the seat other than the

child restraint system and the child occupant.

• Ensure that the backward-forward position and seatback of

front passenger seat are locked into place securely by mov-
ing the seat back and forth.

If the ON indicator still remains illuminated while the OFF indi-
cator turns off after taking the relevant corrective actions
described above, relocate the child restraint system to the
rear seat and immediately contact your SUBARU dealer for
an inspection.

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Front passenger occupant detection system precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant
detection system.
Failure to do so may cause the occupant detection system to not function
correctly, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Wear the seatbelt properly.

●

Do not apply excessive force to the seat.

●

Do not put sharp object(s) on the seat or pierce the seat upholstery.

●

Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.

●

Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.

●

Do not spill liquid on the front passenger seat. If liquid is spilled, wipe it off
immediately and dry the seat. If the airbag warning light illuminates, dry
the seat until the warning light turns off. If the airbag warning light stays on
even when the seat has dried, do not allow anyone to sit on the front pas-
senger seat and have the system checked by your SUBARU dealer. If the
airbag warning light does not illuminate, check that the airbag ON/OFF
indicator light works properly. If the indicator light does not work properly,
do not allow anyone to sit in the front passenger’s seat and have the sys-
tem inspected by your SUBARU dealer.

●

Do not remove or disassemble the front passenger seat. Also, do not
replace or modify the seat upholstery or foam inside the seat.

●

Do not install any accessory (such as an audio amplifier) other than a gen-
uine SUBARU accessory under the front passenger’s seat.

●

Do not place a magnetized items near the seatbelt buckle.

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Front passenger occupant detection system precautions

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Never install a rearward facing child seat in the front passenger’s seat
even if the front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag is deactivated. Be sure to
install it in the rear seat in a correct manner. Also, it is strongly recom-
mended that any forward facing child seat or booster seat be installed in
the rear seat, and that even children who have outgrown a child restraint
system be also seated in the rear seat. This is because children sitting in
the front passenger’s seat may be killed or severely injured should the
front passenger’s SRS frontal airbag deploy. SUBARU believes that the
rear seats are the safest place for children

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If luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger seat,
the OFF indicator may turn off and the ON indicator may illuminate. If this
occurs, the front passenger’s airbag may deploy during a collision. If this is
not desirable, remove the luggage or electronic devices from the front pas-
senger seat.

●

Modifications for persons with disabilities that may affect the front passen-
ger occupant detection system. (U.S. only) Removing, replacing or modify-
ing any parts of the front seats, seatbelts, front bumper, front side frame,
instrument panel, combination meter, steering wheel, steering column,
tires, suspension or floor panel can affect the operation of the SUBARU
front passenger occupant detection system.

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Child restraint systems

Points to remember

Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is
much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.

● Infants and small children aged 12 and under or 4 feet 11 inches

(1.5 m) tall or less should always be placed in an infant or child
restraint system in the rear seat while riding in the vehicle.

● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is

appropriate to the age and size of the child.

● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the

child restraint system.
General installation instructions are provided in this manual.
(

→P. 146)

A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop-
erly restrained on the seat with the LATCH anchors or the lap portion
of the lap/shoulder belt.

The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the
use of child restraint systems.

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Selecting an appropriate child restraint system

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Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seatbelt.

●

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear
seat and use the vehicle's seatbelt. (

→P. 60)

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Where to place a child restraint system

The following are SUBARU’s recommendations on where to place a child
restraint system in your vehicle.

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Front passenger’s seat

Do not install a child restraint system (including a booster cushion) due to
the hazard to children posed by the passenger’s airbag.

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Rear seat seating positions

Recommended installing positions for the child restraint systems.
In these positions, the following equipment is provided for installing a child
restraint system.

• Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) seatbelts
• ISOFIX anchor bars
• Top tether anchorages
Some types of child restraints might not be able to be secured firmly due to
projection of the seat cushion.
In this seating position, you should use only a child restraint system that
has a bottom base that fits snugly against the contours of the seat cushion
and can be securely retained using the seatbelt.

Front passenger’s seat

Rear seat seating positions

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Child restraint precautions

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For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seatbelt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior.

●

SUBARU strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that
conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to
accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat than in the front seat.

●

Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger
seat even if the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event
of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag
can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child
restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.

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Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body
against the door or the area of the seat, front and rear pillars or roof side
rails from which the SRS side airbags or SRS curtain airbags deploy even
if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the SRS
side airbags and curtain airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death
or serious injury to the child.

●

Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by
the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If
it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child
in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.

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When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seatbelt. If the seatbelt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.

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When the child restraint system is not in use

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Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart-
ment.

●

If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.

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Installing child restraints

Follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or
a seatbelt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child
restraint.

The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is
not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren) system.

Child restraint LATCH anchors

LATCH anchors are provided
for both rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the
seats.)

Seatbelts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seatbelt) (

→P. 60)

Anchor bracket (for top tether
strap)

Anchor brackets are provided
for both rear seats.

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Installation with LATCH system

Type A

Pull the cover.
Latch the hooks of the
lower straps onto the
LATCH anchors.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchors.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Type B

Pull the cover.
Latch the buckles onto
the LATCH anchors.
If the child restraint has a
top tether strap, the top
tether strap should be
latched onto the top
tether strap anchors.

For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.

Canada only

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Installing child restraints using a seatbelt (child restraint lock
function belt)

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Rear facing

 Infant seat/convertible seat

Place the child restraint system
on the rear seat facing the rear
of the vehicle.

Run the seatbelt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.

Fully extend the shoulder belt
and allow it to retract to put it in
lock mode. In lock mode, the belt
cannot be extended.

STEP

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