2006 SUBARU IMPREZA fold seats

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
Front seats .......................................................... 1-2
Fore and aft adjustment ........................... .............. 1-3
Reclining the seatback ............................ ............... 1-3
Seat cushion height adjustment (driver ’s seat) ... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment (if equipped) ........... .... 1-4
Active head restraint (if equipped) ............... ......... 1-4
Seat heater (if equipped) ......................... .......... 1-5
Rear seats ........................................ ................... 1-6
Armrest (if equipped) ............................. ................ 1-7
Head restraint adjustment – Wagon ..................... 1-7
Folding down the rear seat – Wagon .................... 1-8
Seatbelts ......................................... .................... 1-9
Seatbelt safety tips .............................. ................... 1-9
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................. ... 1-11
Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor
(A/ELR) ........................................... ....................... 1-11
Seatbelt warning light and chime .................. ........ 1-11
Fastening the seatbelt ............................ ................ 1-12
Seatbelt maintenance .............................. ............... 1-18
Seatbelt extender ................................. .............. 1-19
Front seatbelt pretensioners ...................... ....... 1-20
System monitors ................................... ................. 1-21
System servicing .................................. .................. 1-22
Precautions against vehicle modification .......... .. 1-22
Child restraint systems ........................... .......... 1-23
Where to place a child restraint system ........... .... 1-24
Choosing a child restraint system ................. ....... 1-25
Installing child restraint systems with A/ELR seatbelt .......................................... ........................ 1-26Installing a booster seat .........................
................ 1-29
Installation of child restraint systems by use of lower and tether anchorages (LATCH) ............... 1-30
Top tether anchorages ............................. .............. 1-33
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) ........................................... ................... 1-35
Vehicle with driver ’s and front passenger ’s SRS
airbags and lap/shoulder restraints ............... .... 1-35
Subaru advanced frontal airbag system ............. . 1-39
SRS side airbag ................................... ................... 1-51
SRS airbag system monitors ........................ ......... 1-56
SRS airbag system servicing ....................... ......... 1-57
Precautions against vehicle modification .......... .. 1-58

1-8 Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
To lower it, push the head restraint down
while pressing the release button on the
top of the seatback.
The head restraint should be adjusted so
that the center of the head restraint is clos-
est to the top of the occupant ’s ears.
When the seats are not occupied, lower
the head restraints to improve rearward
visibility.
Rear center seating position
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
To lower it, push the head restraint down
while pressing the release button on the
top of the seatback.
When the rear-center seating position is
occupied, raise the head restraint to the
click position. When the rear center seat-
ing position is not occupied, lower the
head restraint to improve rearward visibil-
ity.
Folding down the rear seat –
Wagon
The head restraint is not intended to
be used at the lowest position. Be-
fore sitting on the seat, raise the
head restraint to the click position.
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After returning the rear seat to its
original position, be certain to
place all of the seatbelts and the
tab attached to the seat cushion
above the seat cushion. And make
certain that the shoulder belts are
fully visible.
Never allow passengers to ride on
the folded rear seatback or in the
cargo area. Doing so may result in
serious injury or death.
Secure lengthy items properly to
prevent them from shooting for-
ward and causing serious injury
during a sudden stop.

Appearance care 10-5
– CONTINUED –
soon as you find them.
Check the interior of the vehicle for water
and dirt accumulation under the floor mats
because that could cause corrosion. Oc-
casionally check under the mats to make
sure the area is dry.
Keep your garage dry. Do not park your
vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated ga-
rage. In such a garage, corrosion can be
caused by dampness. If you wash the ve-
hicle in the garage or put the vehicle into
the garage when wet or covered with
snow, that can cause dampness.
If your vehicle is operated in cold weather
and/or in areas where road salts and other
corrosive materials are used, the door
hinges and locks, trunk lid lock, and hood
latch should be inspected and lubricated
periodically.
Cleaning the interior
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
ment panel, center console, combination
meter panel, and switches. (Do not use or-
ganic solvents.)
Seat fabric
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a
vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the
fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum
cleaner, use a soft blush then vacuum it.
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly
wrung cloth and dry the seat fabric thor-
oughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe using
a solution of mild soap and lukewarm wa-
ter then dry thoroughly.
If the stain does not come out, try a com-
mercially-available fabric cleaner. Use the
cleaner on a hidden place and make sure
it does not affect the fabric adversely. Use
the cleaner according to its instructions.
NOTE
When cleaning the seat, do not use
benzine, paint thinner, or any similar
materials.
Leather seat materials
The leather used by SUBARU is a high
quality natural product which will retain its
distinctive appearance and feel for many
years with proper care.
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the
surface can cause the material to become
brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular
cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber
cloth should be performed monthly, taking
care not to soak the leather or allow water
to penetrate the stitched seams.
A mild detergent suitable for cleaning
woolen fabrics may be used to remove dif-
ficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry
cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If
your SUBARU is to be parked for a long
time in bright sunlight, it is recommended
that the seats and headrests be covered,
or the windows shaded, to prevent fading
or shrinkage.
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches
may be treated with a commercial leather
spray lacquer. You will discover that each
leather seat section will develop soft folds
or wrinkles, which is characteristic of gen-
uine leather.
Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the
SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap
or detergent and water, after first vacuum-
ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the
soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe

14-4 Index
Tired or sleepy .................................... ............................... 7
E
EBD (Electronic brake force distribution) system ........ ..... 7-24
Electrical system ..................................... ......................... 12-3
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system ......... .. 7-24
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... ............ 1-11
Engine Compartment overview ................................ ................ 11-6
Coolant ........................................... ........................... 11-12
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) ....................... ........ 6, 8-2
Hood .............................................. .............................. 11-4
Oil ............................................... ................................. 11-8
Overheating ........................................ ......................... 9-11
Starting .......................................... ................................ 7-7
Stopping .......................................... .............................. 7-8
Exterior care ....................................... .............................. 10-2
F
Flat tires ......................................... .................................... 9-4
Floor mat ......................................... ................................... 6-9
Fluid level
Automatic transmission ............................... .............. 11-20
Brake .............................................. ........................... 11-25
Clutch ............................................. ........................... 11-26
Power steering ..................................... ...................... 11-24
Folding down the rear seat ......................... ........................ 1-8
Front
Differential gear oil ............................. ........................ 11-21
Fog light ......................................... ............................ 11-48
Fog light button .................................. .......................... 3-26Seatbelt pretensioners ..............................
................... 1-20
Seats .............................................. ................................ 1-2
Turn signal light .................................. ....................... 11-48
Fuel .............................................. ....................................... 7-2
Economy hints ........................................ ....................... 8-2
Filler lid and cap ................................. ............................ 7-4
Gauge ............................................. ...................... 3-8, 3-12
Requirements ...................................... .......................... 7-2
Fuses .............................................. ................................ 11-41
Fuses and circuits ..................................... ........................ 12-6
G
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ..................... ............. 8-14
Glove box ........................................... ................................ 6-4
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ................... .......... 8-14
H
Hazard warning flasher ............................. .......................... 3-6
Head restraint adjustment (Front) ................... .................... 1-4
Head restraint adjustment (Wagon) .................. .................. 1-7
Headlight beam leveler ............................ ......................... 3-25
Headlight flasher .................................. ............................. 3-23
Headlight indicator light .......................... .......................... 3-21
Headlights ......................................... ..................... 3-22, 11-45
Heater operation .................................. ............................... 4-5
High beam indicator light .......................... ........................ 3-20
High mount stop light .............................. ........................ 11-51
Horn .............................................. .................................... 3-35
Hose and connections .................................. .................. 11-12

14-6 Index
Off road driving ................................... ................................ 8-6
Oil filter ........................................ ..................................... 11-8
Oil level Engine ............................................ ............................. 11-8
Front differential (AT vehicles) ..................... .............. 11-21
Manual transmission ................................. ................. 11-18
Rear differential ................................. ........................ 11-22
Oil pressure warning light .......................... ....................... 3-16
Outside mirrors ..................................... ............................ 3-33
Outside temperature indicator ....................... ............ 3-9, 3-13
Overheating engine ................................. ......................... 9-11
P
Parking Brake .............................................. ............................. 7-25
Brake stroke ......................................... ..................... 11-29
Light switch ........................................ .......................... 3-25
Tips ............................................... ............................... 7-25
Periodic inspections .................................. ......................... 8-4
Power Door locking switches ................................. ................... 2-6
Steering .......................................... ............................. 7-21
Steering fluid .................................... ......................... 11-24
Windows ........................................... ........................... 2-18
Preparing to drive ................................. .............................. 7-6
Printed antenna ................................... ............................... 5-2
R
Rear Combination lights ................................. .................... 11-48
Differential gear oil ............................. ........................ 11-22Differential oil temperature warning light ........
.............. 3-17
Gate .............................................. ............................... 2-23
Seats .............................................. ................................ 1-6
Rear seat Folding down (Wagon) .............................. ..................... 1-8
Rear window Defogger button ................................... ........................ 3-29
Wiper and washer switch ............................. ................ 3-28
Recommended Automatic transmission fluid .......................... ............ 11-21
Brake fluid ........................................ .......................... 11-25
Clutch fluid ....................................... .......................... 11-26
Oil grade and viscosity .............................. ..... 11-10, 11-11,
11-19, 11-22, 11-23
Power steering fluid ............................... .................... 11-24
Spark plugs ......................................... ....................... 11-17
Remote keyless entry system .............................. ............... 2-7
Replacement Brake pad and lining ............................... ................... 11-28
Wiper blades ....................................... ....................... 11-37
Replacing Air cleaner element ................................ .................... 11-15
Battery (Remote keyless entry system) ..................... .... 2-9
Lost transmitters (keyless entry system) ................. ..... 2-10
Replacing bulbs ..................................... ......................... 11-44
Cargo area light .................................. ....................... 11-50
Dome light ........................................ .......................... 11-50
Front fog light ................................... .......................... 11-48
Front turn signal light ............................ ..................... 11-48
Headlights ......................................... ......................... 11-45
High mount stop light .............................. ................... 11-51
License plate light ................................. ..................... 11-50