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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Do not attach accessories to the windshield, or
fit an extra-wide mirror over the rear view mir-
ror. If the SRS airbag deploys, those objects
could become projectiles that could seriously
injure vehicle occupants.
! Driver’s SRS frontal airbag
The driver’s SRS frontal airbag uses a dual stage in-
flator. The inflator operates in different ways depend-
ing on the severity of impact, backward-forward ad-
justment of the driver’s seat position and whether or not he/she is wearing the seatbelt.
The backward-forward adjustment of the driver’s seat
position is monitored by the driver’s seat position sen-
sor under the driver’s seat.
Whether or not the driver is wearing the seatbelt is
monitored by the seatbelt buckle switch.
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so
may cause the seatbelt buckle switch and/or the seat
position sensor to malfunction, preventing the Subaru
advanced frontal airbag system from functioning cor-
rectly or causing the system to fail."
Do not place articles/metal objects or install any ac-
cessory other than a genuine SUBARU accessory un-
der the driver’s seat. Do not allow the rear seat occu-
pant to kick the driver’s seat or push up its bottom sur-
face with his/her feet. " Do not place a magnet near the seatbelt buckle or
under the driver’s seat.
If the seatbelt buckle switch and/or the driver’s seat
position sensor have failed, the SRS airbag system
warning light will illuminate. Although the driver’s SRS
frontal airbag can deploy regardless of the backward-
forward adjustment of the driver’s seat position even
when the warning light is on, have the system inspect-
ed by your SUBARU dealer immediately if the SRS
airbag system warning light comes on.
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Interior equipment
Do not pull out the extension plate with the sun
visor positioned over the windshield. The ex-
tension plate would obstruct your view of the
rearview mirror.
!
Vanity mirror with light
To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and
open the vanity mirror cover.
The light beside the vanity mirror comes on when the
ignition switch is either in the “ACC” or “ON” position
and the mirror cover is opened.
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Driving tips
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!Side mirrors
After hitching a trailer to your vehicle, check that the
standard side mirrors provide a good rearward field of
view without significant blind spots. If significant blind
spots occur with the vehicle’s standard side mirrors,
use towing mirrors that conform with Federal, state/
province and/or other applicable regulations. ! Trailer lights
Direct splicing or other improper connection of
trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electri- cal system and cause a malfunction of your ve-
hicle’s lighting system.
Connection of trailer lights to your vehicle’s electrical
system requires modifications to the vehicle’s lighting
circuit to increase its capacity and accommodate wir-
ing changes. To ensure the trailer lights are connected
properly, please consult your SUBARU dealer. Check
for proper operation of the turn signals, the brake
lights and parking lights each time you hitch up. ! Tires
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare
tire is used. The temporary spare tire is not de-
signed to sustain the towing load. Use of the
temporary spare tire when towing can result in
failure of the spare tire and/or less stability of
the vehicle.
Make sure that all the tires on your vehicle are properly
inflated.
The recommended cold tire pressure under trailer tow-
ing conditions is shown in chapter 12, “Specifications”
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Driving tips
and in “GAS STATION REFERENCE” at the end of
this manual. Adjust the rear tire pressure to the recom-
mended pressure when the tires are cold. Normal
pressure should be maintained in the front tires.
Trailer tire condition, size, load rating and proper infla-
tion pressure should be in accordance with the trailer
manufacturer’s specifications.
In the event your vehicle gets a flat tire when towing a
trailer, ask a commercial road service to repair the flat tire.
If you carry a regular size spare tire in your vehicle or
trailer as a precaution against getting a flat tire, be
sure that the spare tire is firmly secured. !
Trailer towing tips
"Never exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing
a trailer in hilly country on hot days. " When towing a trailer, steering, stability,
stopping distance and braking performance
will be different from normal operation. For
safety’s sake, you should employ extra caution
when towing a trailer and you should never speed. You should also keep the following tips
in mind:
! Before starting out on a trip
" Check that the vehicle and vehicle-to-hitch mount-
ing are in good condition. If any problems are appar-
ent, do not tow the trailer." Check that the vehicle sits horizontally with the trail-
er attached. If the vehicle is tipped sharply up at the
front and down at the rear, check the total trailer
weight, GVW, GAWs and tongue load again, then con-
firm that the load and its distribution are acceptable. " Check that the tire pressures are correct.
" Check that the vehicle and trailer are connected
properly. Confirm that.
– the trailer tongue is connected properly to the
hitch ball.
– the trailer lights connector is connected properly
and trailer’s brake lights illuminate when the vehi-
cle’s brake pedal is pressed, and that the trailer’s
turn signal lights flash when the vehicle’s turn signal
lever is operated.
– the safety chains are connected properly.
– all cargo in the trailer is secured safety in position.
– the side mirrors provide a good rearward field of
view without a significant blind spot.
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12-6
Specifications
Fuses and circuits !
Fuse panel located in the passenger
compartment
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12345
UBC501BB
Fuse panelFuse ratingCircuit
120"
Cargo fan
" Trailer hitch connector
2Empty
315"Door locking
415"Front wiper deicer re- lay
" Moonroof
515"Combination meter
67.5"Remote control rear
view mirrors
" Seat heater relay
" Vanity mirror light
715"Combination meter
" Integrated unit
820"Stop light
920"Mirror heater
" Front wiper deicer
107.5"Power supply (Battery)