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Second-row seats

Head restraints are installed in all second-
row seats, and can be adjusted as
described below.

Window side seating position

Head restraint

Release button

To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the release button on the top of the
seatback.

To remove:
While pressing the release button, pull out
the head restraint.
To install:

Install the head restraint into the holes that
are located on the top of the seatback until
the head restraint locks. Press and hold
the release button to lower the head
restraint.

Each head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is
closest to the top of the occupant’s ears.

After installing the head restraint, make
sure it is securely locked.

Applicable only for Eight seaters

CAUTION

The head restraint is not intended to
be used at the retracted position.
Before sitting on the seat, raise the
head restraint to the extended posi-

tion.

Incorrect (retracted position)

Correct (extended position)

Head restraint

Release button

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To raise:
Pull the head restraint up.
To lower:
Push the head restraint down while press-
ing the release button on the top of the
seatback.
To remove:
While pressing the release button, pull out
the head restraint.
To install:
Install the head restraint into the holes that
are located on the top of the seatback until
the head restraint locks. Press and hold
the release button to lower the head
restraint.

When the second-row center seating
position is occupied, raise the head re-
straint to the extended position. When the
second-row center seating position is not
occupied, lower the head restraint to
improve rearward visibility.

Third-row seats

Head restraints are installed in all third-row
seats, and can be adjusted as described
below.

CAUTION

The head restraint is not intended to
be used at the retracted position.
Before sitting on the seat, raise the
head restraint to the extended posi-
tion.

Incorrect (retracted position)

Correct (extended position)

Head restraint

Release button

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When the third-row seating position is
occupied, raise the head restraint to the
extended position. When the third-row
seating position is not occupied, lower
the head restraint to improve rearward
visibility.

1-2. Seat heater (if equipped)

The seat heater operates when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.

CAUTION

Do not put hard or heavy objects

or ones with protrusions on the
seat, and do not stab the seat
with sharp objects, such as pins
or needles.

People with delicate skin may

suffer slight burns even at low
temperatures if they use the seat
heater for a long period of time.
When using the heater, always be
sure to warn the persons con-
cerned.

Do not put anything on the seat

which insulates against heat,
such as a blanket, cushion, or
similar items. This may cause the
seat heater to overheat.

When the seat is warmed enough

or before you leave the vehicle,
be sure to turn off the seat heater.

NOTE

Use of the seat heater for a long

period of time while the engine is not

running can cause battery discharge.
.

When using for a long period of time,

we recommend setting the air ventila-
tion to the MID or LOW position. Use the
HIGH position for only quick heating at
the start of the function usage.

Front seat heater

Front seat heater switch
1)

Front passenger’s side

Indicator light

Driver’s side (models with Seat ventila-
tion)

Driver’s side (models without Seat venti-
lation)

Press the front seat heater switch. Each
time you press the switch, the mode will
change as follows.

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When HIGH mode is selected, all 3
indicators illuminate. When MID mode is
selected, 2 indicators illuminate. When
LOW mode is selected, 1 indicator illumi-
nates. When in LOW mode, pressing the
switch again turns all indicators OFF.

Selecting “HIGH” mode will cause the seat
to heat up quicker.

Pressing and holding, then releasing the
seat heater switch turns OFF the seat
heater in any mode.

NOTE

The front seat heater function cannot
be used simultaneously with the seat
ventilation (if equipped).

Second-row seat heater

CAUTION

Do not open and close the center
console lid while operating the sec-
ond-row seat heater switch. There is
the risk of fingers being caught in
the lid.

Second-row seat heater switch
1)

Front passenger’s side

Indicator light

Driver’s side

Press the second-row seat heater switch.
Each time you press the switch, the mode
will change as follows.

2 indicator lights are illuminated in HIGH
mode, and 1 indicator light is illuminated in
LOW mode. All indicator lights turn off
when the heater is switched OFF.

Selecting “HIGH” mode will cause the seat
to heat up quicker.

NOTE

Only the front seat heater switches
retain the previous switch position
even if the vehicle has restarted. The
second-row seat switch will reset.

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1-3. Seat ventilation (if
equipped)

The seat ventilation are equipped in the
front seats.

The seat ventilation operate when the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

CAUTION

Do not put hard or heavy objects

or ones with protrusions on the
seat, and do not stab the seat
with sharp objects, such as pins
or needles.

When cleaning the seat, do not

use organic solvents, such as
thinner, benzene, or alcohol.

If water or liquid is spilled on the

seat, wipe it off with a dry cloth
immediately.

NOTE

Use of the seat ventilation for a long

period of time while the engine is not
running can cause battery discharge.
.

The seat ventilation function cannot

be used simultaneously with the front
seat heater.
.

When using for a long period of time,

we recommend setting the seat ventila-
tion to the MID or LOW position. Use the
HIGH position for only quick cooling at
the start of the function usage.

Seat ventilation switch
1)

Front passenger’s side

Indicator light

Driver’s side

Press the seat ventilation switch. Each
time you press the switch, the mode will
change as follows.

Pressing and holding, then releasing the
seat ventilation switch turns OFF the seat
ventilation in any mode.

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1-4. Seatbelts

Seatbelt safety tips

WARNING

All persons in the vehicle must

fasten their seatbelts BEFORE
the vehicle starts to move. Other-
wise, the possibility of serious
injury becomes greater in the
event of a sudden stop or acci-
dent.

All belts should fit snugly in order

to provide full restraint. Loose
fitting belts are not as effective in
preventing or reducing injury.

Each seatbelt is designed to sup-

port only one person. Never use a
single belt for two or more per-
sons – even children. Otherwise,
in an accident, serious injury or
death could result.

Replace all seatbelt assemblies

including retractors and attach-
ing hardware worn by occupants
of a vehicle that has been in a
serious accident. The entire as-
sembly should be replaced even
if damage is not obvious.

Never use a belt that is twisted or

reversed. In an accident, this can
increase the risk or severity of
injury.

Keep the lap belt as low as

possible on your hips. In a colli-
sion, this spreads the force of the
lap belt over stronger hip bones
instead of across the weaker
abdomen.

Seatbelts provide maximum re-

straint when the occupant sits
well back and upright in the seat.
To reduce the risk of sliding
under the seatbelt in a collision,
the front seatbacks should be
always used in the upright posi-
tion while the vehicle is running.
If the front seatbacks are not
used in the upright position in a
collision, the risk of sliding under
the lap belt and of the lap belt
sliding up over the abdomen will
increase, and both can result in
serious internal injury or death.

Do not put cushions or any other

materials between occupants
and seatbacks or seat cushions.
If you do so, the risk of sliding
under the lap belt and of the lap
belt sliding up over the abdomen
will increase, and both can result
in serious internal injury or death.

WARNING

Never place the shoulder belt under
the arm or behind the back. If an
accident occurs, this can increase
the risk or severity of injury.

CAUTION

Metallic parts of the seatbelt can
become very hot in a vehicle that has
been closed up in sunny weather;
they could burn an occupant. Do not
touch such hot parts until they cool.

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash
sensing and diagnostic module, which will
record the use of the seatbelt by the front

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passenger when any of the SRS frontal,
side and curtain airbags deploy.

Infants or small children

Use a child restraint system that is suitable
for your vehicle. Refer to “Child restraint
systems” FP66.

Children

WARNING

Seat children in the rear seat prop-
erly restrained at all times. The SRS
airbag deploys with considerable
speed and force and can injure or
even kill children, especially if they
are not restrained or improperly
restrained. Because children are
lighter and weaker than adults, their
risk of being injured from deploy-
ment is greater. For that reason, we
strongly recommend that ALL chil-
dren (including those in child seats
and those that have outgrown child
restraint devices) sit in the REAR
seat properly restrained at all times
in a child restraint device or in a
seatbelt, whichever is appropriate
for the child’s height and weight.

Secure ALL types of child restraint
devices (including forward facing
child seats) in the REAR seats at all

times.

NEVER INSTALL A CHILD SEAT IN
THE FRONT SEAT. DOING SO RISKS
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
THE CHILD BY PLACING THE
CHILD’S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO
THE SRS AIRBAG.

According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating posi-
tions than in the front seating posi-
tions. For instructions and precau-
tions concerning the child restraint
system, refer to “Child restraint
systems” FP66.

If a child is too big for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rear seat
and be restrained using the seatbelts.
Never allow a child to stand up or kneel
on the seat.

If the shoulder portion of the belt crosses
the face or neck, move the child closer to
the belt buckle to help provide a good
shoulder belt fit. Care must be taken to
securely place the lap belt as low as
possible on the hips and not on the child’s
waist. If the shoulder portion of the belt
cannot be properly positioned, a child
restraint system should be used. Never
place the shoulder belt under the child’s

arm or behind the child’s back.

Expectant mothers

Expectant mothers also need to use the
seatbelts. They should consult their doctor
for specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips, not over the waist.

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Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ELR)

The driver’s seatbelt has an Emergency
Locking Retractor (ELR).
The emergency locking retractor allows
normal body movement but the retractor
locks automatically during a sudden stop,
impact or if you pull the belt very quickly
out of the retractor.

Automatic Locking Retractor/
Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (ALR/ELR)

Each passenger’s seatbelt has an Auto-
matic Locking Retractor/Emergency Lock-
ing Retractor (ALR/ELR). The Automatic
Locking Retractor/Emergency Locking
Retractor normally functions as an Emer-
gency Locking Retractor (ELR). The ALR/
ELR has an additional locking mode
“Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode” intended to secure a child restraint
system. When the seatbelt is once drawn
out completely and is then retracted even
slightly, the retractor locks the seatbelt in
that position and the seatbelt cannot be
extended. As the belt is rewinding, clicks
will be heard which indicate the retractor
functions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is
retracted fully, the ALR mode is released.

When securing a child restraint system on

the rear seats by the use of the seatbelt,
the seatbelt must be changed over to the
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.

When the child restraint system is re-
moved, make sure that the seatbelt re-
tracts fully and the retractor returned to the
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
mode.
For instructions on how to convert the
retractor to the ALR mode and restore it to
the ELR mode, refer to “Installing child
restraint systems with ALR/ELR seatbelt”
FP71.

Seatbelt warning light
and chime

Refer to “Seatbelt warning light and chime”
FP173.

Fastening the seatbelt

Front seatbelts

1. Adjust the seat position according to
the following procedure.
Driver’s seat: Adjust the seatback to the
upright position. Move the seat as far from
the steering wheel as practical while still
maintaining full vehicle control.
Front passenger’s seat: Adjust the seat-
back to the upright position. Move the seat
as far back as possible.

2. Sit well back in the seat.
3. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the
belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted.

If the belt stops before reaching the

buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it
out more slowly.
.

If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let

the belt retract slightly after giving it a
strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

4. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle
until you hear a click.

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5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on
the shoulder belt.
6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips, not on your waist.

Adjusting the front seat shoulder
belt anchor height

The shoulder belt anchor height should be
adjusted to the position best suited for the
driver/front passenger. Always adjust the
anchor height so that the shoulder belt
passes over the middle of the shoulder
without touching the neck.

To raise:
Pull the release knob and slide the anchor
up.
To lower:
Pull the release knob and slide the anchor
down.

Pull down on the anchor to make sure that
it is locked in place.

WARNING

When wearing the seatbelts, make
sure the shoulder portion of the
webbing does not pass over your
neck. If it does, adjust the seatbelt
anchor to a lower position. Placing
the shoulder belt over the neck may
result in neck injury during sudden
braking or in a collision.

Unfastening the seatbelt

1. Push the button on the buckle.
2. Have the seatbelt retracted slowly to
avoid the seatbelt being tangled or twisted.

Before closing the door, make sure that the
belts are retracted properly to avoid
catching the belt webbing in the door.

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Second-row and third-row seatbelts
(except third-row center seatbelt)

1. Sit well back in the seat.
2. Pick up the tongue plate and pull the
belt out slowly. Do not let it get twisted.

If the belt stops before reaching the

buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it
out more slowly.
.

If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let

the belt retract slightly after giving it a
strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle
until you hear a click.

4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on
the shoulder belt.
5. Place the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips, not on your waist.

Unfastening the seatbelt

1. Push the button on the buckle.
2. Have the seatbelt retracted slowly to
avoid the seatbelt being tangled or twisted.

Before closing the door, make sure that the
belts are retracted properly to avoid
catching the belt webbing in the door.

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Third-row center seatbelt

Center seatbelt tongue plate

Connector (tongue)

Connector (buckle)

Center seatbelt buckle

WARNING

Fastening the seatbelt with the web-
bing twisted can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
When fastening the belt after it is
pulled out from the retractor, espe-
cially when inserting the connec-
tor’s tongue plate into the mating
buckle (on right-hand side), always
check that the webbing is not
twisted.

WARNING

Be sure to fasten both tongue

plates to the respective buckles.
If the seatbelt is used only as a
shoulder belt (with the connec-
tor’s tongue plate not fastened to
the connector’s buckle on the
right-hand side), it cannot prop-
erly restrain the wearer in posi-
tion in an accident, possibly
resulting in serious injury or
death.

The head restraint is not intended

to be used at the lowest position.
Before sitting on the seat, raise
the head restraint to the extended
position. Otherwise, in an acci-

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dent, serious injury or death
could result.

Center seatbelt is stowed in the recess of
the ceiling.
1. Remove the connector (tongue) plate
from the slot located at the front of the
recess by pulling the connector (tongue)
plate rearward.

2. Pull out the seatbelt slowly from the
overhead retractor.

3. After confirming that the webbing is not
twisted, insert the connector (tongue)
attached at the webbing end into the
buckle on the right-hand side until a click

is heard.

If the belt stops before reaching the

buckle, return the belt slightly and pull it
out more slowly.
.

If the belt still cannot be unlocked, let

the belt retract slightly after giving it a
strong pull, then pull it out slowly again.

4. Insert the center seatbelt tongue plate
into the center seatbelt buckle marked
“CENTER” on the left-hand side until it
clicks.

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5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on
the shoulder belt.
6. Place the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips, not on your waist.

Seat belt comfort guide

In order to adjust the position of the
shoulder belt, use the seat belt comfort
guide.

1. Pull the comfort guide from the
shoulder pocket.

2. Slide the seat belt through the slot of
the guide. The elastic cord must be placed
behind the seat belt.

3. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle
and position the seatbelt comfortably.

Unfastening the seatbelt

1. Push the release button of the center
seatbelt buckle (on the left-hand side) to

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unfasten the seatbelt.

NOTE

When the seatback is folded down for
greater cargo area, it is necessary to
disconnect the connector.

2. Insert a tongue plate or other hard
pointed object into the slot in the connector
(buckle) on the right-hand side and push it
in. The connector (tongue) plate will then
disconnect from the buckle.

3. With the belt held by hand, allow the
retractor to roll up the belt slowly. You
should hold the webbing end and guide it
back into the retractor while it is rolling up.
Neatly store the tongue plate in the recess
on the ceiling and then insert the tongue
plate and connector (tongue) plate into the
slot as shown in the following illustration.

CAUTION

Do not allow the retractor to roll

up the seatbelt too quickly. Other-
wise, the metal tongue plates
may hit against the trim, resulting
in damaged trim.

Have the seatbelt fully rolled up

so that the tongue plates are
neatly stored. A hanging tongue
plate can swing and hit against
the trim during driving, causing
damage to the trim.

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Seatbelt maintenance

To clean the seatbelts, use a mild soap and
lukewarm water. Never bleach or dye the
belts because this could seriously affect
their strength.

Inspect the seatbelts and attachments
including the webbing and all hardware
periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears,
damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Re-
place the seatbelts even if only minor
damage is found.

CAUTION

Keep the belts free of polishes,

oils, chemicals and particularly
battery acid.

Never attempt to make modifica-

tions or changes that will prevent
the seatbelt from operating prop-
erly.

1-5. Seatbelt pretensioners

The following seatbelts have a seatbelt
pretensioner.
.

Driver’s seatbelt

Front passenger’s seatbelt

Second-row seatbelts (window-side)

The seatbelt pretensioners are designed
to be activated in the event of an accident
involving a moderate to severe frontal and
side collision and rollover accident.

NOTE

Seatbelt pretensioners are not de-

signed to activate in minor impacts or
in rear impacts.
.

Pretensioners are designed to func-

tion on a one-time-only basis. In the
event that a pretensioner is activated,
the driver’s, front passenger’s and
second-row (window-side) seatbelt re-
tractor assemblies should be replaced
only by an authorized SUBARU dealer.
When replacing seatbelt retractor as-
semblies, use only genuine SUBARU
parts.
.

If a seatbelt that has a seatbelt

pretensioner does not retract or cannot
be pulled out due to a malfunction or
activation of the pretensioner, contact
your SUBARU dealer as soon as pos-

sible.
.

If the seatbelt retractor assembly or

surrounding area has been damaged,
contact your SUBARU dealer as soon
as possible.
.

When you sell your vehicle, we urge

you to inform the buyer that the vehicle
is equipped with seatbelt preten-
sioners. Also, notify the buyer of the
contents in this section.

Front seatbelt with shoulder
belt and lap belt preten-
sioners

Seatbelt retractor assembly (shoulder
belt pretensioner and adaptive force
limiter)

Lap belt pretensioner

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WARNING

To obtain maximum protection,

the occupants should sit in an
upright position with their seat-
belts properly fastened. Refer to
“Seatbelts” FP54.

Do not modify, remove or strike

the seatbelt retractor assemblies
equipped with seatbelt preten-
sioners or surrounding area. This
could result in accidental activa-
tion of the seatbelt pretensioners
or could make the system inop-
erative, possibly resulting in ser-
ious injury. Seatbelt preten-
sioners have no user-serviceable
parts. For required servicing of
seatbelt retractors equipped with
seatbelt pretensioners, consult
your SUBARU dealer.

When discarding seatbelt retrac-

tor assemblies equipped with
seatbelt pretensioners or scrap-
ping the entire vehicle due to
collision damage or for other
reasons, consult your SUBARU
dealer.

When the seatbelt pretensioners are acti-
vated, an operating noise will sound and a
small amount of smoke will be released.
These occurrences are normal and not
harmful. This smoke does not indicate a
fire in the vehicle.
Once the seatbelt pretensioner has been
activated, the seatbelt pretensioner re-
mains locked. Consequently, the seatbelt
cannot be pulled out and retracted and
therefore must be replaced.

Shoulder belt pretensioner

The shoulder belt pretensioner instanta-
neously pulls the belt to eliminate slack if a
certain level of force is detected during
frontal, side or rollover accidents. As a
result, the seatbelt restrains the front seat
occupant more effectively.
The front shoulder belt pretensioner in-
cludes a tension reducing device which
limits the peak forces exerted by the
seatbelt on the occupant in the event of a
collision.
The adaptive force limiter will reduce the
load to suit the body size of the occupant
as detected by the occupant detection
sensor.

Lap belt pretensioner

The shoulder belt pretensioner is supple-
mented by a lap belt pretensioner, which is
located at the base of the center pillar. The

lap belt pretensioner instantaneously pulls
the belt to eliminate slack if a certain level
of frontal collision force is detected. As a
result, the seatbelt restrains the front seat
occupant more effectively.

Second-row (window-side)
seatbelts with shoulder belt
pretensioner

The pretensioner sensor also serves as
follows.
.

SRS frontal airbag sensor

Side impact sensor

Rollover sensor

If the sensor detects a certain predeter-
mined amount of force during frontal or
side collisions or rollover accidents, any
seatbelt that has a seatbelt pretensioner is

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