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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
the following, have an authorized SUBARU
dealer perform the work. The SRS airbag con-
trol module, impact sensors and airbag mod-
ules are stored in these areas. y
Under 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 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 label attached to the driver’s door.
NOTE
In the following cases, co ntact 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. „ 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
should be made to any components or wiring of
the SRS airbag system.
This includes following modifications:
yInstallation of cust om steering wheels
y Attachment of addition al trim materials to
the dashboard y Installation of additi onal electrical/elec-
tronic equipment such as a mobile two-way
radio on or near the SRS airbag system com-
ponents and/or wiring is not advisable. This
could interfere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system.
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Keys and doors
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Remote keyless entry systemRemote keyless entry system
Two transmitters are provided for your vehicle.
The remote keyless entry system has the following
functions. y Locking and unlocking the doors without a key
y Sounding a panic alarm
y Arming and disarming the alarm system. See the
next section “Alarm system ” for detailed information.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Oper- ation is subject to the fo llowing two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The operable distance of the keyless entry system is
approximately 30 feet (10 meters). However, this dis-
tance will vary depending on environmental condi-
tions. The system’s operable distance will be shorter
in areas near a facility or electronic equipment emitting
strong radio waves such as a power plant, broadcast station, TV tower, or remote controller of home elec-
tronic appliances.
The keyless entry system d
oes not operate when the
key is inserted in the igni tion switch to prevent acci-
dental lockout.
y Do not expose the transmitter to severe
shocks, such as those experienced as a result
of dropping or throwing. y Do not take the transm itter apart except when
replacing the battery. y Do not get the tr ansmitter wet. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry with a cloth immediately.