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B) The vehicle is struck from behind.
The SRS side airbag and SRS curtain airbag are basi-
cally not designed to deploy if the vehicle is involved in
a frontal collision or is struck from behind. Examples of
such accidents are illustrated.
A) First impact
B) Second impact
a) SRS curtain airbag
b) SRS side airbag
In an accident where the vehicle is struck from the side
more than once, the SRS side airbag and SRS curtain
airbag deploys only once on the first impact. Example: In the case of a double side impact collision,
first with one vehicle and immediately followed by an-
other from the same direction, once the SRS side air-
bag and SRS curtain airbag are activated on the first
impact, they will not be activated on the second. !
SRS airbag system monitors
A diagnostic system continually monitors the readi-
ness of the SRS airbag system (including front seat-
belt pretensioners) while the vehicle is being driven.
The SRS airbag system warning light “AIRBAG” will
show normal system operation by lighting for about 6seconds when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”
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position.
The following components are monitored by the indi- cator: "
Front sub sensor (Right hand side)
" Front sub sensor (Left hand side)
" Airbag control module (including impact sensors)
" Frontal airbag module (Driver’s side)
" Frontal airbag module (Front passenger’s side)
" Side airbag sensor (Center pillar right hand side)
" Side airbag sensor (Center pillar left hand side)
" Side airbag module (Driver’s side)
" Side airbag module (Front passenger’s side)
" Side airbag sensor (Rear wheel house right hand
side) " Side airbag sensor (Rear wheel house left hand
side)" Curtain airbag module (Right side)
" Curtain airbag module (Left side)
" Seatbelt pretensioner (Driver’s side)
" Seatbelt pretensioner (Front passenger’s side)
" Seatbelt buckle switch (Driver’s side)
" Seatbelt buckle switch (Front passenger’s side)
" Driver’s seat position sensor
" Front passenger’s occupant detection system
weight sensor" Front passenger’s occupant detection control mod-
ule "
Front passenger’s frontal airbag ON and OFF indi-
cator" All related wiring
If the warning light exhibits any of the following
conditions, there may be a malfunction in the
seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS airbag sys-
tem. Immediately take your vehicle to your
nearest SUBARU dealer to have the system
checked. Unless checked and properly re-
paired, the seatbelt pretensioners and/or SRS
airbags will operate improperly (e.g. SRS air-
bags may inflate in a very minor collision or not
inflate in a severe collision), which may in-
crease the risk of injury. "Flashing or flickering of the indicator light
" No illumination of the warning light when the
ignition switch is first turned to the “ON” posi- tion " Continuous illumination of the warning light
"Illumination of the warning light while driving
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Keys ............................................................... 2-2 Key number ....................................................... 2-3
Immobilizer (if equipped) ............................. 2-4 Security ID plate ................................................ 2-5
Security indicator light ..................................... 2-5
Key replacement ............................................... 2-6
Door locks ..................................................... 2-6 Locking and unlocking from the outside ........ 2-6
Locking and unlocking from the inside .......... 2-8
Battery drainage prevention function ............. 2-9
Power door locking switches ...................... 2-10 Key lock-in prevention function ...................... 2-11
Remote keyless entry system (if equipped) .............................................. 2-12Locking the doors ............................................. 2-13
Unlocking the doors ......................................... 2-14
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate ..................... 2-14
Illuminated entry ............................................... 2-15
Vehicle finder function ..................................... 2-15
Sounding a panic alarm ................................... 2-15
Selecting audible signal operation .................. 2-15
Replacing the battery ....................................... 2-16
Replacing lost transmitters .............................. 2-17
Alarm system ................................................ 2-23 System alarm operation ................................... 2-23
Activating and deactivating the alarm system ............................................................. 2-23
If you have accidentally triggered the alarm
system ............................................................. 2-24
Arming the system ............................................ 2-24
Disarming the system ....................................... 2-26 Valet mode ......................................................... 2-27
Passive arming ................................................. 2-27
Tripped sensor identification .......................... 2-29
Shock sensors (dealer option) ........................ 2-29
Child safety locks ......................................... 2-30
Windows ........................................................ 2-31 Power windows ................................................. 2-31
Trunk lid (Sedan) ........................................... 2-35 To open and close the trunk lid from outside ............................................................ 2-35
To open the trunk lid from inside .................... 2-36
To lock and unlock the trunk lid release lever ................................................................. 2-36
Internal trunk lid release handle ...................... 2-37
Rear gate (Station wagon) ............................ 2-39
Moonroof (if equipped) ................................. 2-41 Tilting/sliding moonroof (Sedan) .................... 2-42
Moonroof (Station wagon) ............................... 2-44
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!Security ID plate
A) Key number plate
B) Security ID plate
The security ID is stamped on the metal plate attached
to the key set. Write down the security ID and keep it
in another safe place, not in the vehicle. This number
is needed to make a replacement key if you lose your
key or lock it inside the vehicle.
This number is also needed for replacement or repair
of the engine control unit, integrated unit, and combi- nation meter. !
Security indicator light
The security indicator light deters potential thieves by
indicating that the vehicle is equipped with an immobi-
lizer system. It begins flashing about 60 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned from the “ON” position to
the “ACC” or “LOCK” position or immediately after the
key is pulled out.
If the security indicator light does not flash, the immo-
bilizer system may be faulty. If this occurs, contact
your SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
In case an unauthorized key is used (e.g. an imitation
key), the security indicator light comes on.
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NOTE
Even if the security indicator light flashes irregu-
larly or its fuse blows (the light does not flash if its
fuse is blown), the immobilizer system will func-
tion normally. !
Key replacement
Your key number plate and security ID plate will be re-
quired if you ever need a replacement key made. Any
new key must be registered for use with your vehicle’s
immobilizer system before it can be used. Up to four
keys can be registered for use with one vehicle.
For security, all the keys registered with your vehicle’s
immobilizer system will have their ID codes erased
and re-registered when a new key is made. Therefore,
all of your vehicle’s keys must be presented when a
new key is registered. Any key that is not re-registered
when a new key is made cannot be used after the oth-
er keys are re-registered. For information on replace-
ment keys and on the registration of keys with your im-
mobilizer system, contact your SUBARU dealer.Door locks ! Locking and unlocking from the out- side
To lock the door from the outside with the key, turn the
key toward the rear. To unlock the door, turn the key
toward the front.
Lift the outside door handle to open an unlocked door.
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To unlock the door from the inside, rotate the lock le- ver forward.
The red mark on the lock lever appears when the door
is unlocked.
Pull the inside door handle to open an unlocked door.
Always make sure that all doors and the rear gate
(Station wagon) are closed and locked before starting to drive. !Battery drainage prevention function
When a door or the rear gate is not completely closed
and the dome light, ignition switch light, and door open
warning light remain illuminated as a result, the lights are automatically turned off by the battery drainage
prevention function after 10 minutes of illumination to
prevent the battery from going dead. The operational/
non-operational setting of this function can be
changed by a SUBARU dealer. Contact the nearest
SUBARU dealer if you would like to change the set-
ting.
NOTE "
When leaving the vehicle, please make sure that
all doors and the rear gate are completely closed. " The battery drainage prevention function does
not operate while the key is in the ignition switch.
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: Trunk lid/rear gate unlock button
: Unlock/disarm button
: Lock/arm button
A: Panic button
a: Front
b: Back !
Locking the doors
Press the “ ” button to lock all doors and rear gate
(Station wagon). An electronic chirp will sound once
and the turn signal lights will flash once.
If any of the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) is not fully
closed, an electronic chirp will sound five times and
the turn signal lights will flash five times to alert you
that the doors (or the rear gate/trunk lid) are not prop-
erly closed. When you close the door, it will automati-
cally lock and then an electronic chirp will sound once
and the turn signal lights will flash once.
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Unlocking the doors
Press the “ ” button to unlock the driver’s door. An
electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal
lights will flash twice. To unlock all doors and rear gate
(Station wagon), briefly press the “ ” button a sec-
ond time within 5 seconds.
NOTE
If the interval between the first and second press-
es of the “ ” button (for unlocking of all of the
doors and the rear gate) is extremely short, the
system may not respond. !
Unlocking the trunk lid/rear gate
! Sedan
The trunk lid unlocks when the “ ” button is
pressed continuously for at least 2 seconds. An elec-
tronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal lights
will flash twice. ! Station wagon
Pressing the “ ” button opens the rear gate.
An electronic chirp will sound twice and the turn signal
lights will flash twice.
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