2003 SUBARU BAJA fold seats

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags Front seats1-2
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Seat heater (if equipped) 1-7
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Rear seats 1-8
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Rear headrest 1-10
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Folding down the rear seat 1-10
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Seatbelts 1-14
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Seatbelt safety tips 1-14
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Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 1-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR) 1-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatbelt warning light and chime 1-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastening the seatbelt 1-17
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Seatbelt maintenance 1-21
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Front seatbelt pretensioners 1-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint systems 1-26
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SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) 1-39 . . . . . . . .
Vehicle with driver ’s and front passenger ’s SRS airbags and
lap/shoulder restraints 1-39
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SRS frontal airbag 1-43
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SRS airbag system monitors 1-50
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SRS airbag system servicing 1-51
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Precautions against vehicle modification 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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HB1073BB
HB1093BB
To turn on the seat heater, push the “LO” or “HI” position on the switch,
as desired, depending on the temperature. Selecting the “HI” position
will make the seat to heat up quickly. LO: Normal heating
HI: Rapid heating
The indicator located on the switch comes on when the seat heater is in
operation. When the vehicle ’s interior is warmed enough or before you
leave the vehicle, be sure to turn the switch off.
Rear seats
WARNING
Seatbelts provide maximum restraint when the occupant sits
well back and upright in the seat. 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. Never allow passengers to ride on the folded rear seatback.
Doing so many result in serious injury or death. Never stack luggage or other cargo higher than the top of the
seatback because it could tumble forward and injure passengersin the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Keys and doors2-27
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To open the switchback door:
HB1112BA
1. Pull up the rear seat cushion. Refer to “Rear seats ” section in Chapter
1 for operating details.
HB1113BA
HB1112CB
2. Unlock the rear seatback by pulling up on the knob and fold down the
rear seatback. Confirm that the pins located at the bottom of the seat
cushion is inserted into the slots at the top of the seatback.

Interior and exterior equipments6-7
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Rear quarter storage box
HB6040BB
The rear quarter storage box is located on the right side of the back
panel behind the rear seatback.
To open the box:
1. Unlock the rear seatback locks by pulling the lock release knob up
and fold the rear seatback forward. Refer to “Rear seats ” section in
Chapter 1 for operating details.
2. Unlock the knob of rear quarter box cover and open the cover.
CAUTION
After returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that the rear seatback has been securely locked. When securely
locked, the red marks on the locking knobs are no longer visible.
Cup holder
CAUTION
Do not pick up a cup from the cup holder or put a cup in the
holder while you are driving, as this may distract you and lead toan accident. Take care to avoid spills. Beverages, if hot, might burn you or
your passengers. Spilled beverages may also damage upholstery,carpets or audio equipment.

Appearance care10-7
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cleaner. Use the cleaner on a hidden place and make sure it does not
affect the fabric adversely. Use the cleaner according to its instruc-tions. Leather seat materials
The leather used by SUBARU is a high quality natural product which
will retain its distinctive appearance and feel for many years with
proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the surface can cause the
material to become brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular cleaning
with a soft, moist, natural fiber cloth should be performed monthly,
taking care not to soak the leather or allow water to penetrate thestitched seams.A mild detergent suitable for cleaning woolen fabrics may be used to
remove difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry cloth afterwards to
restore the luster. If your SUBARU is to be parked for a long time in
bright sunlight, it is recommended that the seats and headrests be
covered, or the windows shaded, to prevent fading or shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches may be treated with a com-
mercial leather spray lacquer. You will discover that each leather seatsection will develop soft folds or wrinkles, which is characteristic of
genuine leather. Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned
using mild soap or detergent and water, after first vacuuming or
brushing away loose dirt. Allow the soap to soak in for a few minutes
and wipe off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial foam-type clean-ers suitable for synthetic leather materials may be used when neces-
sary. NOTE Strong cleaning agents such as solvents, paint thinners, window
cleaner or gasoline or benzine or alkaline or alcohol or acid solu-tion must never be used on leather or synthetic interior materials.

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Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) 1-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 12-2
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Engine compartment overview 11-7
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Engine coolant 11-14
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Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine hood 11-5
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Engine oil 11-8
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Engine overheating 9-21
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Exterior care 10-2
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Fastening the seatbelt 1-17
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Flat tires 9-11
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Floor mat (if equipped) 6-14
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Fog light switch (if equipped) 3-22
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Folding down the rear seat 1-10
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Front differential gear oil (AT vehicles) 11-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front fog light 11-56
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Front seatbelt pretensioners 1-22
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Front seats 1-2
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Front turn signal light, parking light and side marker light 11-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) 3-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 7-2
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Fuel economy hints 8-2
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Fuel filler door and cap 7-4
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Fuel gauge 3-9
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Fuel requirements 7-2
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Fuse panel located behind the coin tray 12-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment 12-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 11-49
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Fuses and circuits 12-4
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GGlove box 6-5
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GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) 8-18 . . .