2003 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX ECO mode

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Expectant mothers
Expectant mothers also need to use the seatbelts.
They should consult their doctor for specific recom-
mendations. The lap belt should be worn securely
and as low as possible over the hips, not over thewaist. Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
The driver ’s seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Re-
tractor (ELR).
The emergency locking retractor allows normal
body movement but the retractor locks automaticallyduring a sudden stop, impact or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
Each passenger ’s seatbelt has an Automatic/Emer-
gency Locking Retractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/
Emergency Locking Retractor normally functions asan Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/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 re-
winding, clicks will be heard which indicate the re-
tractor functions as an ALR. When the seatbelt is re-
tracted fully, the ALR mode is released.
When securing a child restraint system on the rear seats by the use of the seatbelt, the seatbelt mustbe changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.
When the child restraint system is removed, make
sure that the seatbelt retracts fully and the retractor
returned to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)mode.
For instructions on how to convert the retractor to

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the ALR mode and restore it to the ELR mode, see the “Child restraint systems ” section in this chapter.
Seatbelt warning light and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warningdevice at the driver ’s seat, as required by current
safety standards.
This device causes the seatbelt warning light on the
instrument panel to light up for about six seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to “ON” to remind
the driver to wear the seatbelt. If the driver ’s seatbelt
is not fastened, a warning chime sounds at thesame time. Fastening the seatbelt
WARNING
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 collision, this spreads the force of the lap belt over stronger hip bones instead ofacross the weaker abdomen.
Seatbelts provide maximum restraint 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 seatbacksshould be always used in the upright position
while the vehicle is running. If the front seat-
backs 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 abdo-men will increase, and both can result in seri-ous 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 slidingunder the lap belt and of the lap belt slidingup over the abdomen will increase, and bothcan result in serious internal injury or death.

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1) First impact 2) Second impact
In an accident where the vehicle is impacted more
than once, the SRS frontal airbag deploys only once. Example: In the case of a double collision, first with
another vehicle, then against a concrete wall in im-
mediate succession, once the SRS frontal airbag is
activated on the first impact, it will not be activatedon the second.
SRS side airbag (if equipped)
The SRS side airbag is stored in the door side of
each front seatback, which bears an “SRS AIRBAG ”
label.
In a moderate to severe side impact collision, theSRS side airbag on the impacted side of the vehicledeploys between the occupant and the door panel
and supplements the seatbelt by reducing the im- pact on the occupant ’s chest and head.
WARNING
The SRS side airbag is designed as only a
supplement to the primary protection pro- vided by the seatbelt. It does not do away withthe need to fasten seatbelts. It is also impor-tant to wear your seatbelt to help avoid inju-
ries that can result when an occupant is not
seated in a proper upright position.

Keys and doors
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Illuminated entry
The interior (dome) light and ignition switch light (for turbo models) will illuminate when the “UNLOCK/
DISARM” button is pressed. These lights stay illumi-
nated for approximately 30 seconds if any of the
doors (or the rear gate on the wagon) is not opened. If the “LOCK/ARM” button is pressed before 30 se-
conds have elapsed, these lights will go out. Also,
these lights will go out if the key is inserted in the
ignition switch. The interior light must be set to the
middle position in order for this function to operate.
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button
pressed for more than two seconds .
To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button. Unless a button on the
remote is pressed, the alarm will be deactivated
after approximately 30 seconds.
Selecting audible signal operation
Using the horn, the system will give you an audible
signal when the doors lock and unlock. If desired,
you may turn the audible signal off.
To turn the audible signal off, unlock the door by
pressing the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button and then
simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and
“UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two se-
conds. The horn will sound two times to inform you
that the audible signal has been turned off.
To turn the audible signal on, unlock the door by
pressing the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button and then
simultaneously depress “LOCK/ARM” and
“UNLOCK/DISARM” buttons for more than two se-
conds. The horn will sound one time to inform you
that the audible signal has been turned on.
Replacing the battery
When the transmitter battery begins to get weak,
transmitter range will begin to decrease and the
LED will not illuminate. Replace the battery as soonas possible.

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CAUTION
Do not let dust, oil or water get on or in the
transmitter when replacing the battery. Be careful not to damage the printed circuit
board in the transmitter when replacing the
battery.
Replacing lost transmitters
If you lose a transmitter or want to purchase addi-
tional transmitters (up to four can be programmed),
you should re-program all of your transmitters for
security reasons. It is recommended that you have
your dealer program all of your transmitters into yoursystem.
Programming the transmitters
The keyless entry system is equipped with a special
code learning feature that allows you to programnew transmitter codes into the system or to delete
old ones. The system can learn up to four uniquetransmitter codes. The four transmitter codes may
be the same or different. To enter the programming mode:
1. Press “UNLOCK/DISARM”
button to disarm the
security system. (If your vehicle is equipped with the
optional security system.)

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2. Open the driver ’s door and sit in the driver ’s seat.
3. Close the driver ’s door.1) ON 2) LOCK
4. Place the ignition key into the ignition switch and
cycle the switch from LOCK to ON ten times within
15 seconds . Be sure to stop at the LOCK position.
The horn will sound once to indicate that you are in
the transmitter programming mode. NOTE
You must finish the next step (opening the driv-
er’ s door) within 45 seconds of starting this pro-
cedures.

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Security system (if equipped)
The security system helps to protect your vehicle
and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and the
parking lights flash if someone attempts to break
into your vehicle. The starter motor is also inter-
rupted to prevent starting the vehicle without a key.
The system can be armed and disarmed with the
remote transmitter.The system does not operate when the key is in-
serted into the ignition switch. System operation
The security system will give the following alarm in-
dications when triggered: The parking lights will flash and the horn will
sound intermittently. In addition, the starter motor willnot operate. The alarm automatically resets after 30 seconds;
however, the alarm will reactivate if the vehicle is
tampered with again. The alarm will continue for sixtimes if any sensor continues to be activated.
The alarm is triggered by: Opening a door, the rear gate or trunk lid (vehicle
equipped with trunk light only).
Application of physical shock to the vehicle (e.g.
breaking glass or forced entry). Note that there are
two alarm levels for shock: warning and alarm. In
warning mode, the alarm detects lower level vibra-
tions and triggers 2 warning chirps on the horn and
two flashes on the lights as a deterrent to would be
vandals. In alarm mode, higher levels of shock are
detected and the system will go into full alarm. Ignition switch being turned on while in armed
state. NOTE
With the valet mode selected, the security sys- tem does not operate and the parking lights do not flash when the remote transmitter is used forlocking and unlocking. The security system indi-cator light in the combination meter flashestwice per second to show that the valet mode is
selected. For details, refer to “Valet mode ” in this
section.

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To disarm the system:
1. Unlock the door with the key and then open the
door.
2. The alarm will sound.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch and cycle it
from the “LOCK” to the “ON” position three (3) times
within 5 seconds .
Sounding a panic alarm
To activate the alarm, keep the “LOCK/ARM” button
pressed for more than two seconds .
To deactivate it, press the “LOCK/ARM” button or
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button.
The parking lights will also flash when the alarm is activated.
Unless a button on the remote is pressed, the alarm
will be deactivated after approximately 30 seconds.
Valet mode
When you choose the valet mode, the security sys-
tem does not operate. In valet mode, the remotetransmitter is used only for locking and unlocking
the doors (and rear gate on the wagon) and panic
activation. The parking lights do not flash when re-
mote transmitter is used for locking and unlocking.
To enter the valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep the
“UNLOCK/DISARM” button depressed for
more than two seconds . The security system sta-
tus indicator light will continue to flash two times per second indicating that the system is in the valetmode.
To exit valet mode, open the driver ’s door and keep
the “UNLOCK/DISARM” button pressed for more
than two seconds. The indicator will stop flashing.
Passive arming
When passive arming mode has been programmed
by the dealer, arming of the system is automatically
accomplished without using the remote transmitter. Note that in this mode, DOORS MUST BE MANUAL-
LY LOCKED.