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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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The front sub sensors are located in both front
fenders and the SRS airbag control module in-
cluding the impact sensors is located under the
center console. If you need service or repair in
those areas or near the front seatbelt retrac-
tors, we recommend that you have an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer perform the work.
NOTE
If the front part of the vehicle is damaged in an ac-
cident to the extent that the seatbelt pretensioner
does not operate, contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible. „Precautions against vehicle modifica- tion
Always consult your SUBARU dealer if you want to in-
stall any accessory parts to your vehicle.
Do not perform any of the following modifica-
tions. Such modifications can interfere with
proper operation of the seatbelt pretensioners. y
Attachment of any equipment (bush bar,
winches, snow plow, skid plate, etc.) other than
genuine SUBARU accessory parts to the front
end. y Modification of the suspension system or
front end structure. y Installation of a tire of different size and con-
struction from the tires specified on the tire
placard attached to the driver’s door jamb.
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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
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If you need service or repair in areas listed be-
low, we recommend that you have an autho-
rized SUBARU dealer perform the work. The
SRS airbag control module, impact sensors
and airbag modules are stored in these areas. yUnder the center console
y Inside each front fender
y Steering wheel and column and nearby areas
y Top of the dashboard on front passenger’s
side and nearby areas y Each front seat and nearby area (only for ve-
hicles with SRS side airbags)
y Inside each center pillar
In the event that the SRS airbag is deployed, re-
placement of the system should be performed
only by an authorized SUBARU dealer. When the
components of the SRS airbag system are re-
placed, use only genuine SUBARU parts.
To ensure their long-term reliability, the SRS airbags
must be inspected by a SUBARU dealer ten years af-
ter the date of manufacture, which is shown on the cer-
tification plate attached to the driver’s door jamb.
NOTE
In the following cases, contact your SUBARU deal-
er as soon as possible. y The front part of the vehicle was involved in an
accident in which the SRS frontal airbags did not
deploy. y The pad section of the steering wheel or front
passenger’s frontal airbag cover is scratched,
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
In addition, if your vehicle is equipped with SRS
side airbags, contact your SUBARU dealer as
soon as possible in the following cases. y Either center pillar or a nearby area of the vehi-
cle was involved in an accident in which the SRS
side airbag did not deploy. y The fabric or leather of either front seatback is
cut, frayed, or otherwise damaged. „ Precautions against vehicle modifica- tion
yTo avoid accidental activation of the system
or rendering the system inoperative, which may
result in serious injury, no modifications
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Interior equipment
Interior light ................................................... 6-2 Dome light ......................................................... 6-2
Cargo area light (if equipped) .......................... 6-2
Map light (if equipped) .................................. 6-3
Sun visors ...................................................... 6-4 Vanity mirror (if equipped) ............................... 6-4
Storage compartments ................................. 6-5 Glove box .......................................................... 6-5
Center console .................................................. 6-6
Coin tray ............................................................ 6-6
Cup holder ..................................................... 6-7 Front passenger’s cup holder ......................... 6-7
Rear passenger’s cup holder .......................... 6-7
Accessory power outlet (if equipped) ......... 6-8
Cigarette lighter socket ................................ 6-9 Use with a cigarette lighter .............................. 6-10
Using as an accessory power outlet ............... 6-11
Ashtray ........................................................... 6-12
Floor mat (if equipped) ................................. 6-13
Coat hook ...................................................... 6-14
Cargo area cover (if equipped) .................... 6-14 Using the cover ................................................. 6-14
To remove the cover ......................................... 6-15
Stowage of the cover ........................................ 6-16
To install the cover housing ............................ 6-16
Cargo tie-down hooks (if equipped) ............ 6-17
Under-floor storage compartment (if equipped) ............................................... 6-18